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CMFT · 01-09-2014, 03:48 PM

Does any special care need to be taken when putting a bagged truck on a lift? Meaning, is there any harm to the bags by lifting the truck with the wheels on and letting them hang while I work under the truck? Is it better to remove the wheels and lessen the strain on the bags?

I would not be lifting it for an extended period of time, just a few hours at a time to do maintenance, clean up the bottom side of the truck and apply an undercoating.

Thanks

**lolife99** · 01-09-2014, 03:56 PM

Normally,... on a properly engineered bag system,... the length of the shocks extended, will protect the bag from damage.
If this is not the case,... I would suggest install some sort of limit strap to the suspension.
http://www.pacificcustoms.com/suspen...ng-straps.html

CMFT · 01-09-2014, 04:00 PM

I haven't put it on the lift to test yet, but I'll check the shock support before it gets 5 feet up in the air. Thanks for the info.

SCOTI · 01-09-2014, 04:33 PM

Damage also depends on type of bag. Some bags will rip apart (sleeve type) before others (convoluted) so it's especially important to verify the limitations.

BowlerJon · 01-09-2014, 05:24 PM

I used to work for Ridetech and keith (lowlife99) is correct as long as the air spring double convoluted or sleeve is limited you will be fine, but while lifted or suspension is at droop make sure the bags are deflated

01-09-2014, 03:48 PM	#1
CMFT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 117	Bagged on a lift question Does any special care need to be taken when putting a bagged truck on a lift? Meaning, is there any harm to the bags by lifting the truck with the wheels on and letting them hang while I work under the truck? Is it better to remove the wheels and lessen the strain on the bags? I would not be lifting it for an extended period of time, just a few hours at a time to do maintenance, clean up the bottom side of the truck and apply an undercoating. Thanks __________________ '58 Apache

01-09-2014, 03:56 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Bagged on a lift question Normally,... on a properly engineered bag system,... the length of the shocks extended, will protect the bag from damage. If this is not the case,... I would suggest install some sort of limit strap to the suspension. http://www.pacificcustoms.com/suspen...ng-straps.html __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-09-2014 at 04:07 PM.

01-09-2014, 04:00 PM	#3
CMFT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 117	Re: Bagged on a lift question I haven't put it on the lift to test yet, but I'll check the shock support before it gets 5 feet up in the air. Thanks for the info. __________________ '58 Apache

01-09-2014, 04:33 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Bagged on a lift question Damage also depends on type of bag. Some bags will rip apart (sleeve type) before others (convoluted) so it's especially important to verify the limitations. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-09-2014, 05:24 PM	#5
BowlerJon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lawrenceville, IL Posts: 21	Re: Bagged on a lift question I used to work for Ridetech and keith (lowlife99) is correct as long as the air spring double convoluted or sleeve is limited you will be fine, but while lifted or suspension is at droop make sure the bags are deflated



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