![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Philly Pa
Posts: 124
|
Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
Is it even plausible to install a set of airbags just in the rear? I'm looking to bring the bed height down about 5 inches yet still be able to pump up the rear with an air tank when I have a load to haul.
Do air bags completely replace the rear coils? Or would I need a set of springs to put the bags into? What about the adjustable air shocks? Would I need a set of them as well or could I use a set of lowering springs and a set of air shocks to adjust ride height. Thanks guys! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Covington, Wa
Posts: 5,240
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
You can do either way, run just rear bags and have full adjust ability and yes the bags replace the springs. Or you can run a lowered spring with a set of air shocks that you have to pump up when you have a load. I have a set of "helper air bags" on my Super duty for when I'm towing, not sure if anyone makes a set for the 67-72 though. mine are from firestone. Hope this helps.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Philly Pa
Posts: 124
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
Gotcha, so how do I find out what size bags will work? Do I need some kind of bracket kit?
So I can use just a set of lowering springs and inflate air shocks when I wanted to throw my bike in back and that would be enough support for the bed? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Covington, Wa
Posts: 5,240
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
If you just want to haul a dirt bike, I wouldn't even worry about.... I've got -6 springs in the rear with correct shocks and it works just fine. I wouldn't haul a load of firewood with it but that's because I have other trucks I would use for that.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Philly Pa
Posts: 124
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
Ok gotcha, so would KYB lowering shocks be considered good for that type of duty?
If I would have to eventually haul firewood would air shocks be the better route to go? Where can I get a good set of them and for how much roughly? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,977
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
Spend the money once & wisely..... Just swap in bags & skip the drop springs + 'air shocks'. Check the vendors Suspension Marketplace for suspension items from board supporting vendors. They have just what you seek.
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. Last edited by SCOTI; 06-27-2011 at 03:59 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 2,489
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
I have replaced the rear springs with air bags and can air them up to carry a load. If you consider 48 bundles of architectural shingles on a wooden pallet a load
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 | |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Huntingburg IN
Posts: 620
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
Quote:
Thats what im talkin about..... I got a good story about loading up a pallet of flagstone in my 1/2 ton too.... ha ha ha ha ha ha |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Philly Pa
Posts: 124
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: california
Posts: 631
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
we offer a rear kit which included the bags, mounts,hardware, shocks, lines, fittings and schrader valves for $450.00
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HOUSTON TX
Posts: 1,161
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: california
Posts: 631
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
this kit is a quality kit from Ridetech :-)
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: St.Petersburg,FL
Posts: 158
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
hmm. this gives me some ideas!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Philly Pa
Posts: 124
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
Thanks to some stand up forum members and a vendor who answered all my questions I ordered a complete rear air bag setup for less than $200 shipped lastnight.
Thanks guys! Watch for pics. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Santa Clarita California
Posts: 118
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hampton, Ga
Posts: 897
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
Quote:
-Josh
__________________
1967 Buick Special wagon 1968 Jeep Wagoneer 1958 Chevy Panel Truck 2017 Suzuki M109R |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 | |||
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,977
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=450697 Here's how installs go. Other stuff that should be done as well.... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=129463 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=377272 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=195566 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=196457 For shocks.... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=437582 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=451200 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=452907 If you guys notice, most of this info was within our FAQ's section under the 'truck tech' icon.
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: California
Posts: 126
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
I'm considering going this route myself...
__________________
68 Chevy C-10. swb fleetside. 6.0 4L80E swap. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460877 Last edited by 68chevyLQ4; 07-02-2011 at 08:13 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: California
Posts: 126
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
Thanks SCOTI!! mucho appreciated
__________________
68 Chevy C-10. swb fleetside. 6.0 4L80E swap. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460877 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,977
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
I can't edit my other info in the post from yesterday. Here's another link I thought I had included.....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442745
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,977
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
Can someone please check the links provided above in post-21 to see if they work? They do for me but I was told they didn't by someone else.
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: California
Posts: 126
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
work fine for me too
__________________
68 Chevy C-10. swb fleetside. 6.0 4L80E swap. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460877 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,977
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
Ok. Thanks for checking guys.
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Huntingburg IN
Posts: 620
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
looks good to me
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,977
|
Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here.
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|