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75silverstep · 05-07-2008, 08:21 AM

Hi there.A few questions for you air guys that im sure mightve been answered on here b4.But what the hell i need the help.Going to bag the front using slam specialties re 7s i think oh ya this is on a 75 stepside stock arms also.For the time being im going to go with the sloooooooooowwwwww way of using the schrader valve technique.one per each side .Im using 3in drop spindles and when aired down i need this to sit as low as possible.What should i use the solid plates to mount bag to or use a 1 1/2 bag mount.Oh ya it has the sway bar still on it should i keep it or ditch it ,not going to be driven to often...thanks for any advice and sorry for the long post.

los-lowrider · 05-07-2008, 08:35 AM

I used this set and cut the cups 1/2". If you cut more you are going into rubbing problems between LCA and bag.
http://www.*****************/67-87Ful...rtBrackets.php

75silverstep · 05-07-2008, 09:24 AM

Hey there in germany ...Thanks for info.do those just sit in the control arm like a spring or do you weld them in..Will check back tomorrow im going to bed its 1142pm and 0430 comes quick.

smashingchuck · 05-07-2008, 04:35 PM

Personally, i would use the upper plates. That's what I have, they work fine. You can also make them yourself - I did.

75silverstep · 05-07-2008, 04:56 PM

No talent when it comes to cutting metal or welding im a pre made type of guy haha..The one he showed in the post has a plate for the top and cup for the bottom..And what do you guys think about the sway bar..off to work be back later.thnx

smashingchuck · 05-07-2008, 04:58 PM

Speaking from experience (and I just threw mine out) I would try to retain the sway bar.

**N2TRUX** · 05-07-2008, 05:45 PM

There are several schools of thought on front bags and how they are mounted. I'll let the experts discuss their theories here.

I will suggest that you keep the sway bar. Air suspension needs the additional anti-roll control that it offers. You can buy a set of lowered brackets from ECE, or you can bolt the clamps directly to the frame. Either way will get you the additional clearance that you need.

Frizzle Fry · 05-07-2008, 06:20 PM

I used that plate/cup kit. Works well. You don't weld the cup in. It's just sits in the arm pocket and is held in by the weight of the truck on the bag. I cut my cups down to a total height of 1.5" but your arms might be different. You will have to drill holes for the plate bolts. RE7's are a good choice. Definately keep the sway bar. I had to trim the ends off mine to keep it out of the bags when aired out. You may or may not need to, but definately check.

jlaird · 05-07-2008, 07:30 PM

I've got lower plates if you wanted to go that route. Check my sig.

-josh

75silverstep · 05-08-2008, 08:12 AM

Eveyone thanks for all the info.Also i have bell tech lowered shocks will i need to move them at all..

05-07-2008, 08:21 AM	#1
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Rookie here!!!!!!! Hi there.A few questions for you air guys that im sure mightve been answered on here b4.But what the hell i need the help.Going to bag the front using slam specialties re 7s i think oh ya this is on a 75 stepside stock arms also.For the time being im going to go with the sloooooooooowwwwww way of using the schrader valve technique.one per each side .Im using 3in drop spindles and when aired down i need this to sit as low as possible.What should i use the solid plates to mount bag to or use a 1 1/2 bag mount.Oh ya it has the sway bar still on it should i keep it or ditch it ,not going to be driven to often...thanks for any advice and sorry for the long post. __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

05-07-2008, 08:35 AM	#2
los-lowrider Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany, Krefeld Posts: 180	Re: Rookie here!!!!!!! I used this set and cut the cups 1/2". If you cut more you are going into rubbing problems between LCA and bag. http://www.***************/67-87Ful...rtBrackets.php __________________ Best Regards from Germany! www.los-lowrider.com**

05-07-2008, 09:24 AM	#3
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: Rookie here!!!!!!! Hey there in germany ...Thanks for info.do those just sit in the control arm like a spring or do you weld them in..Will check back tomorrow im going to bed its 1142pm and 0430 comes quick. __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

05-07-2008, 04:35 PM	#4
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Rookie here!!!!!!! Personally, i would use the upper plates. That's what I have, they work fine. You can also make them yourself - I did. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

05-07-2008, 04:56 PM	#5
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: Rookie here!!!!!!! No talent when it comes to cutting metal or welding im a pre made type of guy haha..The one he showed in the post has a plate for the top and cup for the bottom..And what do you guys think about the sway bar..off to work be back later.thnx __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

05-07-2008, 04:58 PM	#6
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Rookie here!!!!!!! Speaking from experience (and I just threw mine out) I would try to retain the sway bar. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

05-07-2008, 05:45 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Rookie here!!!!!!! There are several schools of thought on front bags and how they are mounted. I'll let the experts discuss their theories here. I will suggest that you keep the sway bar. Air suspension needs the additional anti-roll control that it offers. You can buy a set of lowered brackets from ECE, or you can bolt the clamps directly to the frame. Either way will get you the additional clearance that you need. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-07-2008, 06:20 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Rookie here!!!!!!! I used that plate/cup kit. Works well. You don't weld the cup in. It's just sits in the arm pocket and is held in by the weight of the truck on the bag. I cut my cups down to a total height of 1.5" but your arms might be different. You will have to drill holes for the plate bolts. RE7's are a good choice. Definately keep the sway bar. I had to trim the ends off mine to keep it out of the bags when aired out. You may or may not need to, but definately check. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 05-07-2008 at 06:22 PM.

05-07-2008, 07:30 PM	#9
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Rookie here!!!!!!! I've got lower plates if you wanted to go that route. Check my sig. -josh

05-08-2008, 08:12 AM	#10
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: Rookie here!!!!!!! Eveyone thanks for all the info.Also i have bell tech lowered shocks will i need to move them at all.. __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .



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