Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 06-05-2008, 08:37 PM

Who makes a set-up like this?My chassis is set up with 6" drop coils.I know this is pushing it w/o a C-notch.I plan to haul and tow so I want to got with air suspension back there so I can keep it off the frame.No C-notch wanted on this truck.

Andy4639 · 06-05-2008, 08:50 PM

I'm not using them in place of the coils but with them. I measured them and foundout they have about any kind you need. I had to order them from Jegs though.

After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

http://www.airliftcompany.com/online_catalog.html

myoldchevytruck · 06-05-2008, 08:57 PM

Tim,

Either Air Ride Technologies or Suicide Doors can set you up.

**uncle** · 06-05-2008, 09:32 PM

Early Classic has a setup also.

**special-K** · 06-05-2008, 10:58 PM

I`m lazy.I`ve been meaning to look at ECE but don`t have the website saved.I have to type all that out...getting tired thinking about it,zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Andy,Are you saying I ould get bladders,like AirLifts,for inside my 6" coils?I don`t mind maually filling when needed to save a few bucks until I refine the truck.

**N2TRUX** · 06-05-2008, 11:01 PM

Just replace your coils with bags and use schrader valves to fill them. Clean and simple and works very well. Forum member Scoti has the scoop on what you need...

Andy4639 · 06-05-2008, 11:26 PM

Yes these bags go inside the coils and you put air manually into them. You don't even have to take the spring out to install them. I ordered mine yesterday just for the bottoming out when I hit a hard bump in the road. I have a old vacume pump my dad gave me years ago with a single gauge for air shocks he use to run for the camper. It's a GM part. I plan to use it for filling the bags when I need to.
The pump works off the engine vacuum and you have a gauge in the cab to see how much air is in the system.

myoldchevytruck · 06-06-2008, 07:18 AM

ECE Website

bigsnookmaster · 06-06-2008, 07:29 AM

Those air-lift bags work excellent and they cost 78 bucks.What a deal.I run them with a 70-72 Monte Carlo spring.It gives a nice soft ride,and you adjust the air pressure accordingly.If you have to haul something,just air them up a little more.

powell72 · 06-06-2008, 06:13 PM

The biggest issue with the ECE bags are they are $200 a piece for the bags. They are nice riding piston style ones like the big trucks use but two regular ones with a schrader or that Air Lift kit would be the way to go.

**special-K** · 06-06-2008, 07:38 PM

I`ve used the AirLifts with standard springs by vehicle application.But,you can specify a dimension?I may eventually go with the true air-ride,but I have the new coils mounted and alot more to do on the truck.Once built it will definately get refined.Like a Gear Vendor coupled with the M22.Dig that,split all 4 gears when profiling.

Andy4639 · 06-07-2008, 11:47 AM

Tim,
just call them (air lift) with ID of spring and height of it at ride height they will give you a part number as I did. Then call summit or jegs for the price. They are speical order so it was a little more $ 100.00 shipped.

**special-K** · 06-07-2008, 05:15 PM

Andy,Is yours lowered?How much?

Andy4639 · 06-07-2008, 08:07 PM

I'm 3" in the back. I measured the height and it was 5 1/2" tall sitting normally. I have no notch either so it would bottom out on hard bumps I hope this will solve this problem.

**special-K** · 06-07-2008, 08:21 PM

Thanks.II just have a bare chassis now.I guess I`ll have to wait to measure.I have 6" drop springs which you can get away with w/o a notch and are carefull.That`s why I want bags to air up if I haul.I figured you`d be fine with 3" drop w/o air lifts.

06-05-2008, 08:37 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? Who makes a set-up like this?My chassis is set up with 6" drop coils.I know this is pushing it w/o a C-notch.I plan to haul and tow so I want to got with air suspension back there so I can keep it off the frame.No C-notch wanted on this truck. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-05-2008, 08:50 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? I'm not using them in place of the coils but with them. I measured them and foundout they have about any kind you need. I had to order them from Jegs though. After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. http://www.airliftcompany.com/online_catalog.html __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-05-2008, 08:57 PM	#3
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? Tim, Either Air Ride Technologies or Suicide Doors can set you up. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

06-05-2008, 09:32 PM	#4
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? Early Classic has a setup also.

06-05-2008, 10:58 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? I`m lazy.I`ve been meaning to look at ECE but don`t have the website saved.I have to type all that out...getting tired thinking about it,zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Andy,Are you saying I ould get bladders,like AirLifts,for inside my 6" coils?I don`t mind maually filling when needed to save a few bucks until I refine the truck. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-05-2008, 11:01 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? Just replace your coils with bags and use schrader valves to fill them. Clean and simple and works very well. Forum member Scoti has the scoop on what you need... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-05-2008, 11:26 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? Yes these bags go inside the coils and you put air manually into them. You don't even have to take the spring out to install them. I ordered mine yesterday just for the bottoming out when I hit a hard bump in the road. I have a old vacume pump my dad gave me years ago with a single gauge for air shocks he use to run for the camper. It's a GM part. I plan to use it for filling the bags when I need to. The pump works off the engine vacuum and you have a gauge in the cab to see how much air is in the system. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-06-2008, 07:18 AM	#8
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? ECE Website __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

06-06-2008, 07:29 AM	#9
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? Those air-lift bags work excellent and they cost 78 bucks.What a deal.I run them with a 70-72 Monte Carlo spring.It gives a nice soft ride,and you adjust the air pressure accordingly.If you have to haul something,just air them up a little more. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

06-06-2008, 06:13 PM	#10
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? The biggest issue with the ECE bags are they are $200 a piece for the bags. They are nice riding piston style ones like the big trucks use but two regular ones with a schrader or that Air Lift kit would be the way to go. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

06-06-2008, 07:38 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? I`ve used the AirLifts with standard springs by vehicle application.But,you can specify a dimension?I may eventually go with the true air-ride,but I have the new coils mounted and alot more to do on the truck.Once built it will definately get refined.Like a Gear Vendor coupled with the M22.Dig that,split all 4 gears when profiling. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-07-2008, 11:47 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? Tim, just call them (air lift) with ID of spring and height of it at ride height they will give you a part number as I did. Then call summit or jegs for the price. They are speical order so it was a little more $ 100.00 shipped. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-07-2008, 05:15 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? Andy,Is yours lowered?How much? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-07-2008, 08:07 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? I'm 3" in the back. I measured the height and it was 5 1/2" tall sitting normally. I have no notch either so it would bottom out on hard bumps I hope this will solve this problem. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-07-2008, 08:21 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Rear Bags in Place of Coils Q? Thanks.II just have a bare chassis now.I guess I`ll have to wait to measure.I have 6" drop springs which you can get away with w/o a notch and are carefull.That`s why I want bags to air up if I haul.I figured you`d be fine with 3" drop w/o air lifts. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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