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Eljefe4life · 08-01-2013, 08:05 PM

I have been contemplating putting air bags or just lowering kit. In a way I want to be able to raise it back up so bags would be the choice. But I don't really want to cut into the box and if I put bags I want to do it all the way. So am really on the fence as what to do.... Unless there is a less intrusive way to install bags that I'm not aware of.
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lilpoindexter · 08-01-2013, 11:12 PM

Don't do anything half assed. BAG IT.

cardreams · 08-02-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

don't do anything half assed. bag it.

bag it

Ziegelsteinfaust · 08-01-2013, 11:16 PM

If you never have had a lowered truck before I would do a 4/6 drop since the buy in is alot lower.

Bags cost a lot of money, and they really are not bolt in. Unless you wanna pay alot more.

king-918 · 08-02-2013, 01:00 AM

Bag it
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Tx Firefighter · 08-02-2013, 09:31 PM

Static drop. It's bolt on and dead reliable. Cheaper too.
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S10Fan · 08-02-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Static drop. It's bolt on and dead reliable. Cheaper too.
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Both of my trucks are bagged. I agree with the above comments though, especially for a daily driver.

bigwheel15 · 08-02-2013, 10:25 PM

Id bag it, I cant think of many people who wished they'd have just lowered it instead of bagging their truck.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 08-03-2013, 01:59 AM

Bags are for groceries haha. Why do want to bag it? Why do you want to static drop it? Weigh your pros and cons and driving style and use.
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Mikec10 · 08-03-2013, 07:20 AM

Dude you mightaswell bag it, I lowered it statically and a year later I went bags, Now I regret just not buying the porterbuilt dropmember from the start cause guess what im ordering in the next few months, yep a dropmember lol.

Jabes1 · 08-03-2013, 07:40 AM

My truck was bagged at one point... I'm back to static with no plans of ever bagging it again.

Mikec10 · 08-03-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jabes1

My truck was bagged at one point... I'm back to static with no plans of ever bagging it again.

Why the switch?
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nt30 · 08-03-2013, 02:05 PM

If you want the lowered look then do static. If you want the adjustability then bag. No one ever said you have to cut into the bed if you bag it.
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tinydb84 · 08-03-2013, 03:33 PM

I have had both and now Im going bagged on everything now. I dont like to drive sideways over stuff and aired out looks just too cool.

Jabes1 · 08-03-2013, 04:01 PM

I had a bolt/tab fail and it spun me around, sent me into the other lane after I just bought my TT2's. It did a lot of damage to the truck itself. My daughter is 3 years old and I don't ever want to go through that again, let alone with her in the truck. There is the maintenance aspect of it too, you have to check to make sure you have no leaks, nothing is rubbing, things are tight still, not out of adjustment and so on. No thanks, Ill drop it to the level I like it at, it looks good, sits level, holds an alighnment\ tracks straight down the road and most importantly, it was designed to last many, many years maintenance free.... cant go wrong with static. Bags are a virus, like power... you want more and more. Ive just been there, done that.

Malo83 · 08-03-2013, 04:04 PM

Static for the long run and durability

INSIDIOUS '86 · 08-03-2013, 04:22 PM

Some people do some sketchy work on bagged trucks. Some do awesome work.
Execution is they key to a good build. I like my static drop its like a freight train on top of a Ferrari haha.
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Eljefe4life · 08-06-2013, 02:46 PM

Thanks to all for the replies and suggestions. Not ever owning a bagged vehicle I was unaware of the option, I have done some further research as well as read all the comments and feel comfortable doing a Cnotch bagged setup. I haven't decided as to what manufacture I will go with, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again for all the comments.

Desert1957 · 09-02-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Eljefe4life

Thanks to all for the replies and suggestions. Not ever owning a bagged vehicle I was unaware of the option, I have done some further research as well as read all the comments and feel comfortable doing a Cnotch bagged setup. I haven't decided as to what manufacture I will go with, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again for all the comments.

WOW, I thought it was a "DONK" when I first checked the pics.

Slam that thing!

Desert1957 · 09-02-2013, 03:18 PM

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bigblock73 · 08-06-2013, 02:58 PM

Static...cheaper, easier, more reliable...and will allow for funds for other areas.

Eljefe4life · 08-06-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Static...cheaper, easier, more reliable...and will allow for funds for other areas.

can you give me link to a decent Static setup that you feel is reliable??

Thanks!!

S10Fan · 08-06-2013, 03:08 PM

Just stay away from "airbagit.com" and any of the other 10-15 names they go by. The airbagit stuff is junk. Ride Tech is top shelf quality but you'll only buy it once. Shop around, gather info here and find some folks locally with bags and sponge up all the information you can. Good Luck!

Eljefe4life · 08-06-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Just stay away from "airbagit.com" and any of the other 10-15 names they go by. The airbagit stuff is junk. Ride Tech is top shelf quality but you'll only buy it once. Shop around, gather info here and find some folks locally with bags and sponge up all the information you can. Good Luck!

I am learning to love this site!!! I was just looking a airbagit.com when I got this response. thanks for the heads-up!!! This is trickier than I thought it would be, but I like your suggestion I will seek out locals that have some experience.

Thanks.

bigblock73 · 08-06-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Eljefe4life

can you give me link to a decent Static setup that you feel is reliable??

Thanks!!

I have used both Bell Tech and Western Chassis...both are high quality Mfrs and have never let me down. I have only heard good things about them.

08-01-2013, 08:05 PM	#1
Eljefe4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Saginaw, Michigan Posts: 13	Should I bag it or just lower it?? I have been contemplating putting air bags or just lowering kit. In a way I want to be able to raise it back up so bags would be the choice. But I don't really want to cut into the box and if I put bags I want to do it all the way. So am really on the fence as what to do.... Unless there is a less intrusive way to install bags that I'm not aware of. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

08-01-2013, 11:12 PM	#2
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? Don't do anything half assed. BAG IT.

08-01-2013, 11:16 PM	#4
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? If you never have had a lowered truck before I would do a 4/6 drop since the buy in is alot lower. Bags cost a lot of money, and they really are not bolt in. Unless you wanna pay alot more.

08-02-2013, 01:00 AM	#5
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,056	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? Bag it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma

08-02-2013, 09:31 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? Static drop. It's bolt on and dead reliable. Cheaper too. Posted via Mobile Device

08-02-2013, 10:25 PM	#8
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? Id bag it, I cant think of many people who wished they'd have just lowered it instead of bagging their truck.

08-03-2013, 01:59 AM	#9
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? Bags are for groceries haha. Why do want to bag it? Why do you want to static drop it? Weigh your pros and cons and driving style and use. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

08-03-2013, 07:20 AM	#10
Mikec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 293	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? Dude you mightaswell bag it, I lowered it statically and a year later I went bags, Now I regret just not buying the porterbuilt dropmember from the start cause guess what im ordering in the next few months, yep a dropmember lol. __________________ 1980 C10 SWB Yukon 5.3/5 speed 3.73 gears.

08-03-2013, 07:40 AM	#11
Jabes1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 276	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? My truck was bagged at one point... I'm back to static with no plans of ever bagging it again.

08-03-2013, 02:05 PM	#13
nt30 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 75	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? If you want the lowered look then do static. If you want the adjustability then bag. No one ever said you have to cut into the bed if you bag it. Posted via Mobile Device

08-03-2013, 03:33 PM	#14
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? I have had both and now Im going bagged on everything now. I dont like to drive sideways over stuff and aired out looks just too cool. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

08-03-2013, 04:01 PM	#15
Jabes1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 276	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? I had a bolt/tab fail and it spun me around, sent me into the other lane after I just bought my TT2's. It did a lot of damage to the truck itself. My daughter is 3 years old and I don't ever want to go through that again, let alone with her in the truck. There is the maintenance aspect of it too, you have to check to make sure you have no leaks, nothing is rubbing, things are tight still, not out of adjustment and so on. No thanks, Ill drop it to the level I like it at, it looks good, sits level, holds an alighnment\ tracks straight down the road and most importantly, it was designed to last many, many years maintenance free.... cant go wrong with static. Bags are a virus, like power... you want more and more. Ive just been there, done that. Last edited by Jabes1; 08-03-2013 at 04:02 PM. Reason: .

08-03-2013, 04:04 PM	#16
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? Static for the long run and durability

08-03-2013, 04:22 PM	#17
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? Some people do some sketchy work on bagged trucks. Some do awesome work. Execution is they key to a good build. I like my static drop its like a freight train on top of a Ferrari haha. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

08-06-2013, 02:46 PM	#18
Eljefe4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Saginaw, Michigan Posts: 13	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? Thanks to all for the replies and suggestions. Not ever owning a bagged vehicle I was unaware of the option, I have done some further research as well as read all the comments and feel comfortable doing a Cnotch bagged setup. I haven't decided as to what manufacture I will go with, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for all the comments.



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Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it??

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? Static...cheaper, easier, more reliable...and will allow for funds for other areas. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-06-2013, 03:08 PM	#23
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Should I bag it or just lower it?? Just stay away from "airbagit.com" and any of the other 10-15 names they go by. The airbagit stuff is junk. Ride Tech is top shelf quality but you'll only buy it once. Shop around, gather info here and find some folks locally with bags and sponge up all the information you can. Good Luck! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

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