Type of front bags

[drewskiren]

I am wondering why the front bags on all kits have to be the fat bellows type. You have to put a plate at the top so the bag can't go up into the spring pocket. Why no do a rolling sleeve type bag and mount it up in where the spring used to reside?
I am looking for a softer smoother ride more than I am wanting to drag the ground. Any insight would be appreciated.

[Mkcustums]

Sleeve bags are designed to move straight up and down, not working on a pivot like your front end operates.

[drewskiren]

Really? Not possible? That's a bummer.

[dubds10]

What MK said....no can do

Smoother and softer ride? Have you rode in a bag'd truck before? It's not a stiff ride. My bag'd S10 rode great actually. Just depends on the bags you buy. Size and brand does make a different in ride quality. Having shocks and a sway bar will also change how it rides of course.

[SCOTI]

Softer & smoother ride vs. what?

[Mkcustums]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Softer & smoother ride vs. what?

I think he might mean that everyone talks about how sleeved bags ride in the rear way better than a double convo when it's set up one to one / directly over the axle. With hearing that thinking "so if they are better in the rear, why not better in the front"? I can see the misunderstanding for sure if you're not familiar with air suspension.

I'm not speaking for him, that's just what came to mind.

[jimmydean]

When I first bagged my '69, I was blown away at how well it rode. Good shocks, proper bag pressure, and it will ride like a dream.

[nikwho]

Not to highjack, but im trying to figure out a lot about air bags right now too. I have a '59 Apache with a '79 Camaro sub frame. Will I get as good of a ride out of bagging the front as I would stock? I want to leave the sway bar on. I also want to be able to have it up at the factory ride height or close to it. I'd like some adjustability though.

[Mkcustums]

Originally Posted by nikwho

Not to highjack, but im trying to figure out a lot about air bags right now too. I have a '59 Apache with a '79 Camaro sub frame. Will I get as good of a ride out of bagging the front as I would stock? I want to leave the sway bar on. I also want to be able to have it up at the factory ride height or close to it. I'd like some adjustability though.

With the right bags it will ride better. I read your build and other posts about your suspension, I think you will be very happy if you decide to bag it.

[djw32]

I have RE7 bags on the front of my truck, and my truck has a very comfortable overall ride.

[drewskiren]

Thanks for all of the replies. MKcustums is exactly what I was thinking, I heard sleeves rode smoother. Since I can't run those up front, which convoluted bag would be the smoothest? I understand biggest volume helps here. All of this is going on a 2001 frame which will have a 1972 Crew Cab sitting on top. (Young Frankenstein build). Because of my wheel tire combo and body mounting issues, I am not planning on lowering the truck much at all. All of the bag mounting kits give you a huge drop which won't work for me. I guess I will have to fab my own brackets, any ideas?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

Thanks for all of the replies. MKcustums is exactly what I was thinking, I heard sleeves rode smoother. Since I can't run those up front, which convoluted bag would be the smoothest? I understand biggest volume helps here. All of this is going on a 2001 frame which will have a 1972 Crew Cab sitting on top. (Young Frankenstein build). Because of my wheel tire combo and body mounting issues, I am not planning on lowering the truck much at all. All of the bag mounting kits give you a huge drop which won't work for me. I guess I will have to fab my own brackets, any ideas?

My suggestion now knowing what chassis you have is to utilize bags intended for that specific chassis. Update everyone w/as much info as possible to get the best answers for your questions. Looks like a cool build BTW!

[dubds10]

Honestly, if you want to run stock height or within 2" at ALL times and never lower the truck past the 2" mark I wouldn't run bags up front. It's be a waste of money and your ride wouldn't be any better than running static suspension. You're better off just running some nice 1-2" drop coils with good shocks if you plan on staying close to factory height all the time. Just my opinion though. I wouldn't do bags if that's your plan and the restrictions you have on the frontend height.