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frisco kid · 08-09-2008, 08:25 PM

OK ive got air baggs on my truck, on the rear and im trying to drop it all the way on the ground. but the air bagg set up i have even after i c notch it itll still not lay flat . i have the air bagg set up from early classic so can some one let me know a bagg set up thats not thousands of dallors tha will lay my truck on the ground in the rear and then i will bagg the front please help

Andy4639 · 08-09-2008, 10:09 PM

Can't help you on the baggs but I sure do like the color on your truck with the wheels & white Walls. I love it!

**70cst** · 08-09-2008, 10:28 PM

frisco kid...all I can ay "White On". Oh yes...very nice looking truck!

frisco kid · 08-11-2008, 03:38 AM

thanks alot about the truck, you got a prety cool truck and golf cart your self , i would love to have that in austin at lake travis.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-11-2008, 04:38 AM

love the truck

joe231 · 08-09-2008, 10:51 PM

got any pix of the rear suspension?

SCOTI · 08-10-2008, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

got any pix of the rear suspension?

More specifically, let us know more about your set-up so we can help you. We need to know p/n's, what bags, brackets, air components, etc......

hotrodhomi · 08-11-2008, 09:57 AM

I don't think you will be able to get the rear to touch the ground unless you you have a STEP notch. You will also need to cut the bed or raise the floor.

SCOTI · 08-11-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

I don't think you will be able to get the rear to touch the ground unless you you have a STEP notch. You will also need to cut the bed or raise the floor.

This is correct. It won't drop down past the obvious limitations.... the original frame rails & the bed floor.

A bolt-in c-notch will allow it to only drop a little more & then the rear hits the bed floor (so the floor has to go even before the 'step notch' is required).

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Originally Posted by frisco kid

im trying to drop it all the way on the ground

When you say this, do you want to plant the frame rails on the ground?

matthufham · 08-11-2008, 11:32 AM

you're not happy with that? you already gotta watch out for every bump in the road. i drive a lowered truck too, and i used to feel like if it didn't slam the ground and tuck rims it wasn't cool, but after driving a lowered truck everyday, i'm glad it's as far off the ground as my honda, and i've changed my tastes to "that's low enough for me". on a daily driver you're always under, it sure helps to have a little ground clearance.

myoldchevytruck · 08-11-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

you're not happy with that? you already gotta watch out for every bump in the road. i drive a lowered truck too, and i used to feel like if it didn't slam the ground and tuck rims it wasn't cool, but after driving a lowered truck everyday, i'm glad it's as far off the ground as my honda, and i've changed my tastes to "that's low enough for me". on a daily driver you're always under, it sure helps to have a little ground clearance.

Sorry about getting off subject but Matt, Nice mods in your build page. That truck came a long way. Did you recess the rear bumper? That's what I plan to do instead of using the gravel guards (bumper fillers). Also, I like the keg in the bed - should have been you fuel cell.

matthufham · 08-11-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by myoldchevytruck

Sorry about getting off subject but Matt, Nice mods in your build page. That truck came a long way. Did you recess the rear bumper? That's what I plan to do instead of using the gravel guards (bumper fillers). Also, I like the keg in the bed - should have been you fuel cell.

don't mean to thread jack, just wanted to reply

the bumper's in the stock place but the brackets didn't position the bumper right so i did modify the brackets to do so. the keg is so cool in my opinion but i still live at home, and dad ruled it as unsafe. you better believe as soon as i move out i'll have that keg in the bed.

VA72C10 · 08-11-2008, 11:54 AM

As mentioned, you would have to raise or at least put a big notch in the bed floor to go any lower. And if you haven't tucked the exhaust within the crossmembers, you're not going any lower than that anyways.

dragginass · 08-11-2008, 06:57 PM

Well if you want to lay frame on that truck it takes some work. We are in the middle of our shop truck build using a 71' LWB to start and its way more complicated than it looks. And if your going to do a Step notch I would recommend finding a good fabricator to make a crooked notch to match the frame. If you use a straight 8 piece not or even square tubing then it looks way outta place in my opinion. Heres how our notch came out.....

SCOTI · 08-11-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dragginass

Well if you want to lay frame on that truck it takes some work. We are in the middle of our shop truck build using a 71' LWB to start and its way more complicated than it looks. And if your going to do a Step notch I would recommend finding a good fabricator to make a crooked notch to match the frame. If you use a straight 8 piece not or even square tubing then it looks way outta place in my opinion. Heres how our notch came out.....

Nice work.

There are a couple of companies that offer weld-in step notch kits for the 'crooked' 6X-72 GM truck frames & one that might soon offer a bolt-in.

dragginass · 08-11-2008, 10:22 PM

We could build one to bolt into just about anything. I could modify this one to bolt in. But I dont wanna get into production of anything. We pride ourselves in 1-off custom work.

thirdstreettito · 08-11-2008, 11:13 PM

dragginass, who are you? Company?

dragginass · 08-12-2008, 12:05 AM

Sry. I didnt post a newbie thread.

My Name is Bryan. But have always gone by Woody.
I (along with a buddy of mine) run a shop called Honest Abe's Fab Shoppe outta Sanford, FL. Were just North of Orlando.

We do custom metal Fabrication and Specialize in Air ride suspension and Frame work.

I have been into the mini truck scene for about 5 years now. Have had 5 mini trucks and just recently purchased a 71' Chevy LWB as our Shop truck. We are going for the whole Speed Shop look and as soon as I get a little closer to completion I will post all of the build pics of it.

Here are a few of my previous trucks....

Apologize for whoring this thread.

joe231 · 08-12-2008, 12:10 AM

aboard Woody!!

dragginass · 08-12-2008, 08:00 PM

Thanks

frisco kid · 08-13-2008, 01:37 AM

a thanks for all the replys im going to cut the bed out then get a c notch

VA72C10 · 08-13-2008, 01:43 AM

Just making sure you know a C- notch will most likely only get you about 2-3" lower at the most. You will need a step notch for the rear to have the frame on the ground.

dragginass · 08-13-2008, 01:44 AM

Oh it'll get enough Notch.

*Shane* · 08-13-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dragginass

Oh it'll get enough Notch.

I think he was talking to the original poster

dragginass · 08-13-2008, 11:09 AM

He was. And I am telling him that it will be getting taken care of.

08-09-2008, 08:25 PM	#1
frisco kid Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 47	help with air bags please OK ive got air baggs on my truck, on the rear and im trying to drop it all the way on the ground. but the air bagg set up i have even after i c notch it itll still not lay flat . i have the air bagg set up from early classic so can some one let me know a bagg set up thats not thousands of dallors tha will lay my truck on the ground in the rear and then i will bagg the front please help Attached Images

08-09-2008, 10:09 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: help with air baggs please Can't help you on the baggs but I sure do like the color on your truck with the wheels & white Walls. I love it! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-09-2008, 10:28 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: help with air baggs please frisco kid...all I can ay "White On". Oh yes...very nice looking truck! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-11-2008, 03:38 AM	#4
frisco kid Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 47	Re: help with air baggs please thanks alot about the truck, you got a prety cool truck and golf cart your self , i would love to have that in austin at lake travis.

08-11-2008, 04:38 AM	#5
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: help with air baggs please love the truck __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-09-2008, 10:51 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: help with air baggs please got any pix of the rear suspension? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-11-2008, 09:57 AM	#8
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: help with air baggs please I don't think you will be able to get the rear to touch the ground unless you you have a STEP notch. You will also need to cut the bed or raise the floor. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

08-11-2008, 11:32 AM	#10
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: help with air baggs please you're not happy with that? you already gotta watch out for every bump in the road. i drive a lowered truck too, and i used to feel like if it didn't slam the ground and tuck rims it wasn't cool, but after driving a lowered truck everyday, i'm glad it's as far off the ground as my honda, and i've changed my tastes to "that's low enough for me". on a daily driver you're always under, it sure helps to have a little ground clearance.

08-11-2008, 11:54 AM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: help with air baggs please As mentioned, you would have to raise or at least put a big notch in the bed floor to go any lower. And if you haven't tucked the exhaust within the crossmembers, you're not going any lower than that anyways.

08-11-2008, 06:57 PM	#14
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: help with air baggs please Well if you want to lay frame on that truck it takes some work. We are in the middle of our shop truck build using a 71' LWB to start and its way more complicated than it looks. And if your going to do a Step notch I would recommend finding a good fabricator to make a crooked notch to match the frame. If you use a straight 8 piece not or even square tubing then it looks way outta place in my opinion. Heres how our notch came out.....

08-11-2008, 10:22 PM	#16
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: help with air baggs please We could build one to bolt into just about anything. I could modify this one to bolt in. But I dont wanna get into production of anything. We pride ourselves in 1-off custom work.

08-11-2008, 11:13 PM	#17
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: help with air baggs please dragginass, who are you? Company? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-12-2008, 12:05 AM	#18
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: help with air baggs please Sry. I didnt post a newbie thread. My Name is Bryan. But have always gone by Woody. I (along with a buddy of mine) run a shop called Honest Abe's Fab Shoppe outta Sanford, FL. Were just North of Orlando. We do custom metal Fabrication and Specialize in Air ride suspension and Frame work. I have been into the mini truck scene for about 5 years now. Have had 5 mini trucks and just recently purchased a 71' Chevy LWB as our Shop truck. We are going for the whole Speed Shop look and as soon as I get a little closer to completion I will post all of the build pics of it. Here are a few of my previous trucks.... Apologize for whoring this thread.

08-12-2008, 12:10 AM	#19
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: help with air baggs please aboard Woody!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-12-2008, 08:00 PM	#20
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: help with air baggs please Thanks



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08-13-2008, 01:37 AM	#21
frisco kid Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 47	Re: help with air baggs please a thanks for all the replys im going to cut the bed out then get a c notch

08-13-2008, 01:43 AM	#22
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: help with air baggs please Just making sure you know a C- notch will most likely only get you about 2-3" lower at the most. You will need a step notch for the rear to have the frame on the ground.

08-13-2008, 01:44 AM	#23
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: help with air baggs please Oh it'll get enough Notch.

08-13-2008, 11:09 AM	#25
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: help with air baggs please He was. And I am telling him that it will be getting taken care of.

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