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coopdeville · 10-22-2008, 12:14 PM

new guy here with a new project. i am buildin a 67/71 chev longbox and am baggin it. my question is how low can i get it using the stock trailing arms and stock spindles. i am running a 18in wheel with 40series tire. i am not trying to spend a lot on chassis stuff. i am using 4 2600lb bags and going to use a notch from suicide doors for the rear. any help will be appreciated!!

ENHANCED AIR RIDE · 10-22-2008, 02:58 PM

Really no need for the big step notch from SD if you do not want to cut the bed. The t/a,s will hit the frame before you will need that large a notch.

coopdeville · 10-22-2008, 03:37 PM

i dont mind cutting the bed. so am i gonna have to make a 4 bar for it? what about the front? will it lay out with stock control arms and spindles?

coopdeville · 10-22-2008, 05:14 PM

ive been looking around here and everyone is sayiny stay away from airbagit.com i did a search and noone says why they are so bad. whats going on? junk parts? or customer service?

SCOTI · 10-22-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by coopdeville

ive been looking around here and everyone is sayiny stay away from airbagit.com i did a search and noone says why they are so bad. whats going on? junk parts? or customer service?

They are AIM. Poor customer service after the sale is the number one complaint I've read about. Number two would be when you do have issues w/their products, apparently they make you pay the return shipping to get things right which is PR suicide IMO.

coopdeville · 10-22-2008, 05:35 PM

i just ordered airbags from them on monday.....

SCOTI · 10-22-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by coopdeville

i just ordered airbags from them on monday.....

Hopefully your transaction won't be a bad one.

Mr79C10 · 10-23-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by coopdeville

i just ordered airbags from them on monday.....

Keep us in tune with how your order goes with them!!

coopdeville · 10-22-2008, 05:55 PM

me too!!

Frizzle Fry · 10-22-2008, 10:30 PM

Stock trailing arms, 3" blocks, bags in coil location, KP 8" step notch:

protrash64 · 10-22-2008, 11:12 PM

Sorry to hijack-----but-------damn Frizzle, the 'Hoe is really looking kick a$$!!!!

FnLow69 · 10-23-2008, 12:47 AM

pm sent.... maybe, the control arms might hit before the frame does.

coopdeville · 10-23-2008, 09:47 AM

that burb is sick! what size wheels are you runnin?

69Rob · 10-23-2008, 12:13 PM

man that is what i am aiming for im with cooper what size you running they tuck under nice

The Big Green · 10-23-2008, 12:48 PM

Hey guys, just wanted to post,and say all 3 of us are looking to be going the same way. I have 2 inch blocks now, and will be keeping the arms, and everything, just bags in place of coils.

Forget the tires, I do love the wheels. I wanna know how far the front crossmember, and frame is from the ground.

The Big Green · 10-23-2008, 12:55 PM

Frizzle Fry. Thats his wheel specs. guys.

Specs:
22x9 w/5.5" BS (5" BS would be better but they stopped making them)
305/40/22
20x8.5 w/5.25" BS
255/45/20

If I'm right here, that back tire is right around 32.7inches, unless I'm thinking of the 45.

SCOTI · 10-23-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Big Green

Frizzle Fry. Thats his wheel specs. guys.

Specs:
22x9 w/5.5" BS (5" BS would be better but they stopped making them)
305/40/22
20x8.5 w/5.25" BS
255/45/20

If I'm right here, that back tire is right around 32.7inches, unless I'm thinking of the 45.

305-40-22 is 31.6" tall.

The Big Green · 10-23-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

305-40-22 is 31.6" tall.

So close...lol.

coopdeville · 10-23-2008, 03:09 PM

yeah lets see how far off the ground it is!

Frizzle Fry · 10-24-2008, 12:41 AM

Thanks guys. How low it is? You want distance from the rockers to the ground? Unfortunately it's up on jack stands right now for a couple body mods and it won't be back on the ground until after the Dropmember goes in (you can see that it needs one bad in those pics). I think the rear rockers are about 4" from the ground though.

69Rob · 10-24-2008, 12:07 PM

hey fry i got a 69 lwb and im planning on the wheel set up like urs u think i would have any problem with the back?

Frizzle Fry · 10-24-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Rob

hey fry i got a 69 lwb and im planning on the wheel set up like urs u think i would have any problem with the back?

My tubs are modified. They would not have fit with the stock tubs both in height and width (would rub inside even with a wider 1972 rear).

69Rob · 10-24-2008, 12:48 PM

ya i was told to get ones from an 18 wheeler but i was wondering if there is a way to keep mine and just extend them out so the tires will tuck. dont know if that makes sense but it sounds right in my head.

10-22-2008, 12:14 PM	#1
coopdeville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 79	how low can i get it? new guy here with a new project. i am buildin a 67/71 chev longbox and am baggin it. my question is how low can i get it using the stock trailing arms and stock spindles. i am running a 18in wheel with 40series tire. i am not trying to spend a lot on chassis stuff. i am using 4 2600lb bags and going to use a notch from suicide doors for the rear. any help will be appreciated!! __________________ myspace.com/southtacomaalleyrally

10-22-2008, 02:58 PM	#2
ENHANCED AIR RIDE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Largo, Florida Posts: 158	Re: how low can i get it? Really no need for the big step notch from SD if you do not want to cut the bed. The t/a,s will hit the frame before you will need that large a notch.

10-22-2008, 03:37 PM	#3
coopdeville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 79	Re: how low can i get it? i dont mind cutting the bed. so am i gonna have to make a 4 bar for it? what about the front? will it lay out with stock control arms and spindles? __________________ myspace.com/southtacomaalleyrally

10-22-2008, 05:14 PM	#4
coopdeville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 79	Re: how low can i get it? ive been looking around here and everyone is sayiny stay away from airbagit.com i did a search and noone says why they are so bad. whats going on? junk parts? or customer service? __________________ myspace.com/southtacomaalleyrally

10-22-2008, 05:35 PM	#6
coopdeville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 79	Re: how low can i get it? i just ordered airbags from them on monday..... __________________ myspace.com/southtacomaalleyrally

10-22-2008, 05:55 PM	#9
coopdeville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 79	Re: how low can i get it? me too!! __________________ myspace.com/southtacomaalleyrally

10-22-2008, 10:30 PM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: how low can i get it? Stock trailing arms, 3" blocks, bags in coil location, KP 8" step notch: Attached Images

10-22-2008, 11:12 PM	#11
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10-23-2008, 12:47 AM	#12
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: how low can i get it? pm sent.... maybe, the control arms might hit before the frame does. __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

10-23-2008, 09:47 AM	#13
coopdeville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 79	Re: how low can i get it? that burb is sick! what size wheels are you runnin? __________________ myspace.com/southtacomaalleyrally

10-23-2008, 12:13 PM	#14
69Rob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 182	Re: how low can i get it? man that is what i am aiming for im with cooper what size you running they tuck under nice __________________ 2009 dodge hemi custom paint 86 lwb bagged layin frame 73 2 door nova 54 bel air

10-23-2008, 12:48 PM	#15
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,304	Re: how low can i get it? Hey guys, just wanted to post,and say all 3 of us are looking to be going the same way. I have 2 inch blocks now, and will be keeping the arms, and everything, just bags in place of coils. Forget the tires, I do love the wheels. I wanna know how far the front crossmember, and frame is from the ground. Last edited by The Big Green; 10-23-2008 at 12:54 PM.

10-23-2008, 12:55 PM	#16
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,304	Re: how low can i get it? Frizzle Fry. Thats his wheel specs. guys. Specs: 22x9 w/5.5" BS (5" BS would be better but they stopped making them) 305/40/22 20x8.5 w/5.25" BS 255/45/20 If I'm right here, that back tire is right around 32.7inches, unless I'm thinking of the 45. Last edited by The Big Green; 10-23-2008 at 12:57 PM.

10-23-2008, 03:09 PM	#19
coopdeville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 79	Re: how low can i get it? yeah lets see how far off the ground it is! __________________ myspace.com/southtacomaalleyrally

10-24-2008, 12:41 AM	#20
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: how low can i get it? Thanks guys. How low it is? You want distance from the rockers to the ground? Unfortunately it's up on jack stands right now for a couple body mods and it won't be back on the ground until after the Dropmember goes in (you can see that it needs one bad in those pics). I think the rear rockers are about 4" from the ground though.



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10-24-2008, 12:07 PM	#21
69Rob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 182	Re: how low can i get it? hey fry i got a 69 lwb and im planning on the wheel set up like urs u think i would have any problem with the back? __________________ 2009 dodge hemi custom paint 86 lwb bagged layin frame 73 2 door nova 54 bel air

10-24-2008, 12:48 PM	#23
69Rob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 182	Re: how low can i get it? ya i was told to get ones from an 18 wheeler but i was wondering if there is a way to keep mine and just extend them out so the tires will tuck. dont know if that makes sense but it sounds right in my head. __________________ 2009 dodge hemi custom paint 86 lwb bagged layin frame 73 2 door nova 54 bel air

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