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Old 02-28-2009, 07:02 AM   #1
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Calling Bag/Air Over Leaf users!

I’m leaning towards installing a bag over leaf setup on the rear of my 80 step side. To those of you that have gone this route:

How is it working out for you?
What is the lbs rating of your bags?
Any pictures?
Should I also use a lowering shackle?

I currently have a flip setup with the thick leaf removed, added 2”blocks, and a bolt in C-notch.

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Old 03-01-2009, 01:13 AM   #2
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Re: Calling Bag/Air Over Leaf users!

Here's how my 77 Cheyenne is set up. I have not had any problems with the AOL set up.
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Old 03-01-2009, 02:39 PM   #3
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Re: Calling Bag/Air Over Leaf users!

Thanks. I wasn't sure how the bag attached to the leaf.
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Re: Calling Bag/Air Over Leaf users!

It's an Air Ride Technologoes kit. Here is a diagram from their site-

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Re: Calling Bag/Air Over Leaf users!

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It's an Air Ride Technologoes kit. Here is a diagram from their site-


Thanks again!

It looks like you're running 2 leafs and a drop shackle?

Will your axle "air out" against the C notch bump stop?
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Re: Calling Bag/Air Over Leaf users!

That is correct. We also added a 2" block that is not pictured. This will set you on the bump stop with the top of the pumpkin about 1" from the bed.
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That is correct. We also added a 2" block that is not pictured. This will set you on the bump stop with the top of the pumpkin about 1" from the bed.
Awesome!

Thanks for the info!
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Re: Calling Bag/Air Over Leaf users!

How about axle wrap ???
Do you have any, I would think it would be pretty bad only having 2 leaves ???
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Re: Calling Bag/Air Over Leaf users!

You would assume, but so far it has not been an issue. To clarify that statement let me say that when this was originally done I had the stock 350 with a whopping 150hp when new. That was couple to a 3.08 rear, so tire spin was never a problem, hence no axle wrap.

Now that I have a Ramjet 350 installed it's a different story. With 350hp and 400tq along with the lower 1st gear in a 700r4 I do have the ability to spin the tires at will. I am not one to beat on it from a dead start, but I have hit it pretty hard from a rolling start.

The tires break free with no adverse affect, and spin again when it hits second. So far I have had no axle wrap/wheel hop issues.

I feel that if it were a problem, Cal Trac bars would be a simple bolt on answer.

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