Pics of how low trucks go with ONLY bags - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

murguia · 06-30-2015, 10:18 PM

Just curious to how low a 69 short bed will go with just firestone bags all 4 corners, nothing else. I want to get an idea if it's going to be low enough for my liking, or if I should have some more work done to it.

Any pictures are much appreciated.

Nick

70blackfish · 07-01-2015, 12:14 PM

c notch in rear, bags all 4 corners, front 2.5 drop spindles

boraxman · 07-01-2015, 12:37 PM

All air out - 2.5" drop spindles in front and 2" blocks on rear, 20" wheels, no frame cuts/

zamboni2354 · 07-08-2015, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 70blackfish

c notch in rear, bags all 4 corners, front 2.5 drop spindles

Saw your truck at the Brothers show. very nice!. can you tell me more about the rear bags? did they simply replace the springs or did you have to make a mount for them? if you just had to put them in place of the springs, what are the spec's on it cause I think I like that set up. hows it ride with it low. I have 5 inch lowering springs in the rear of mine and was thinking of adding some helper air bags for when I try to haul something heavy but maybe I'll just replace the spring with bags...

thanks

jeff in long beach.

67chevemall · 07-09-2015, 11:52 AM

You need the 2.5 spindles so your tires sit on the road flat and wear properly.

The outside/inside of your tires will wear a line around them fast.

murguia · 07-01-2015, 02:32 PM

Thanks fellas. So with mine not having a c notch or drop spindles or block, should I expect mine to sit slightly higher, or does that just have to do with ride height?

MattPSU · 07-01-2015, 04:12 PM

When I went to bag my truck, I ran into the same issue. There were only pictures of serious, drop member or z'd frame trucks. So when I bagged my C10, I did it in stages. First I did just the bags, then I added drop spindles and then a notch. I took pictures of my truck in the same location, at the same angles each time so that it would be easy to compare. When I was done, I made the chart below. Here's the link I started when I was done:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=609897

murguia · 07-01-2015, 05:29 PM

that's awesome, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

Nick

06-30-2015, 10:18 PM	#1
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 369	Pics of how low trucks go with ONLY bags Just curious to how low a 69 short bed will go with just firestone bags all 4 corners, nothing else. I want to get an idea if it's going to be low enough for my liking, or if I should have some more work done to it. Any pictures are much appreciated. Nick

07-01-2015, 12:14 PM	#2
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: Pics of how low trucks go with ONLY bags c notch in rear, bags all 4 corners, front 2.5 drop spindles Attached Images __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

07-01-2015, 12:37 PM	#3
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: Pics of how low trucks go with ONLY bags All air out - 2.5" drop spindles in front and 2" blocks on rear, 20" wheels, no frame cuts/ __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

07-09-2015, 11:52 AM	#5
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Pics of how low trucks go with ONLY bags You need the 2.5 spindles so your tires sit on the road flat and wear properly. The outside/inside of your tires will wear a line around them fast. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

07-01-2015, 02:32 PM	#6
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 369	Re: Pics of how low trucks go with ONLY bags Thanks fellas. So with mine not having a c notch or drop spindles or block, should I expect mine to sit slightly higher, or does that just have to do with ride height?

07-01-2015, 04:12 PM	#7
MattPSU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 734	Re: Pics of how low trucks go with ONLY bags When I went to bag my truck, I ran into the same issue. There were only pictures of serious, drop member or z'd frame trucks. So when I bagged my C10, I did it in stages. First I did just the bags, then I added drop spindles and then a notch. I took pictures of my truck in the same location, at the same angles each time so that it would be easy to compare. When I was done, I made the chart below. Here's the link I started when I was done: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=609897 Attached Images __________________ Matt Criswell - Lyman, SC 1972 Chevy Cheyenne SWB - Build: Porterbuilt State 1 Front & Rear, Bolt in Notch, McGaughys 2.5 Drop Spindles, Boyd Welding Fuel Tank UPSTATE SC GM TRUCK CLUB: FACEBOOK WEBSITE

07-01-2015, 05:29 PM	#8
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 369	Re: Pics of how low trucks go with ONLY bags that's awesome, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you! Nick



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