air bag kit!

[drewfever1020]

im looking for a kit that comes with everything to bag our trucks.
which is a good kit?

[c10addict]

A good kit is Airride Tech Cool Ride kit.... Not cheap but good... Thats whats on my 68..

[drewfever1020]

cool is there any good but cheap kits out there?

[c10addict]

good and cheap do not work in the same sentence.. These trucks are easy to bag... Do a search and see what other people have done... Don't be afraid of manual valves if you are looking to save money... I am still running a set on my 64..

[coggonobrien]

Originally Posted by c10addict

good and cheap do not work in the same sentence.. These trucks are easy to bag... Do a search and see what other people have done... Don't be afraid of manual valves if you are looking to save money... I am still running a set on my 64..

what did the kit run you and who'd you buy through?

[c10addict]

I bought the kit on my 68 straight from Airride Tech.... I forget what I paid...Plus I got special dealer pricing...

[drewfever1020]

i wish i could lay frame but i know that involves welding on the frame and i dont have those kind of tools!
i want to get my truck real low without that many mods to the frame

[N2TRUX]

It might help if you were more specific in your needs. Do you want a basic kit or you planning on laying frame?

I suggest you spend some quality time researching in the Suspension Forum. There is a LOT of information to read there.

[lolife99]

What suspension mods do you have now?
Is it stock height?
What year truck?
Disc brakes already?

We need more info.

Bag trucks need all the same stuff that very low static drop trucks need.
1) drop spindles
2) quality drop shocks
3) 67-72 trucks need rear shock relocators, adjustable track bars, and probably a bolt in c-notch

We need more info.

[drewfever1020]

ok i have not done any mods to the frame!
i have a 71 shortbed step with diskbrakes in front.
i know im gonna need drop spindles and a c-notch but i dont want to have to build my own notch like everyone does i would do a bolt in one but i want my truck to be to almost be laying frame!

[lolife99]

Use a bolt in c-notch, with a 2" lowering block.
Install a 7" air bag in place of the stock coils.
(Slam Specialties or Dominator bags are good choices)
Trim all the bumpstops off.
Buy a quality air management system and use good quality air line and air bag fittings with a good brand of thread sealant. (loctite)

You can have a dependable trouble free air ride set up.

[drewfever1020]

sounds great! does it matter what kind of notch i get?
so would that make it a 9inch drop in the back?

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

sounds great! does it matter what kind of notch i get?
so would that make it a 9inch drop in the back?

There are many companies that make them. McGaughy's, PerformanceOnLine (POL), (and CPP,...which I hate to recommend,... but they have the best price).

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

sounds great! does it matter what kind of notch i get?
so would that make it a 9inch drop in the back?

Yes, that would be close to 9" drop in the rear. The bed floor will need a hole cut for the rear housing to clear or it will hit.

i would do a bolt in one but i want my truck to be to almost be laying frame!

You're still going to be several inches away from the ground even w/the 8~9" drop. If you want bolt-in type drop & lay the rails, contact Nathan @ Porterbuilt Streetrods. He makes a bolt-in kit that allows the truck to lay-out.

and what about the front?

Like lolife stated, spindles, plates, bags, & shock relocators work w/the stock a-arm suspension up front. For more drop (that's bolt-in) Porter also makes a front kit that's similar to a 3" frame Z.

[drewfever1020]

and what about the front?

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

and what about the front?

Suicide Doors upper bag plates and lower cups.
I like Slam Specialties RE-7 bags and a good drop shock.

[drewfever1020]

ok but on the front i need the drop spindles, lowering shocks, and the bags right?
what size bags in the front?

[lolife99]

7" bag up front is what I would use.
Stay away from Aim/Airbagit.com.
They sell crap.

[ruffrida2005]

you need atleast a 2600 or RE7, Everything Lowlife has has is point on. Man if you were closer I could help you out.

[drewfever1020]

what do u mean by lay the rails?

[SCOTI]

almost be laying frame....

It's more drop than that. Laying the rails means the bottom of the frame rail will drop until it hits the ground..... no getting any lower than that.

[ruffrida2005]

If you wanna spend some good money then contact Nathan AKA Porterbuilt.

Theres several guys around SA that could probably help you out. Go to the Texas thread on the main board.

[drewfever1020]

i dont wanna spend to much money

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

i dont wanna spend to much money

Then you need skills & tools (or be gooooood friends w/people that have them) or the right mind-set to learn as you go & do it yourself (definitely not a 'bolt-in' for a rookie).

A bolt-in kit that lays the rails is pricey; but all the engineering is thought through & it's a matter of following assembly directions (great for the novice builder) while still doing the brunt of work on your own. In the end, it's comparable or cheaper vs. paying a shop for the same mod's.

A 'bolt-on' 6/8 drop is do-able on a 'budget' w/the parts listed earlier in the thread.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

i dont wanna spend to much money

How much?
The lower you go,... the more it costs.