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fiddy9apache · 10-16-2009, 12:18 PM

i almost have everything to bag the front of my 59 apache, i have mixed thoughts about it though. ive built many bagged trucks and have had many super low static drops. only reason i want to bag the truck is its easy to get on to my car hauler and if i have to crawl under the truck i can raise it up and it will be easier for jayme to drive it. i dont care about dragging or non of that stuff. i really like super low static drops, ive had plenty of them and i have it down to a science on how to make them ride good. the rear will be about 9in of drop.

im not worried about blowing bags,burning up compressors or sticking valves. i still have a set of firestone 2800 that are over 10years old lol and it will be a simple two valve, 5gal tank with a viair 380.

and if your woundering the front clip under my 59 is from mid 80s c10.

what would you do?

Ben IV · 10-16-2009, 01:04 PM

Personally id go with the static drop, ive never had a bag setup but I like that there is nothin to worry about with a static drop just hop in and drive it no waiting on tanks to fill up or worrying about watter in the lines. But i do know its hard to put a low static droped vehicle on a trailer or get into steep driveways and such.

justpball · 10-16-2009, 01:34 PM

bag it and dont worry about it, put in some snubbers that will not let it bottom out if you blow a bag or something like that...

72BlckButy · 10-16-2009, 02:02 PM

If you've got the items needed to bag, this should be a no brainer.

Bag that sucker!

jjjmm56 · 10-16-2009, 02:46 PM

I bagged my 56 because when it is done I didn't want to hear myself say I wish I would have done that+ it looks so bad laying rocker

SCOTI · 10-16-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben IV

Personally id go with the static drop, ive never had a bag setup but I like that there is nothin to worry about with a static drop just hop in and drive it no waiting on tanks to fill up or worrying about watter in the lines. But i do know its hard to put a low static droped vehicle on a trailer or get into steep driveways and such.

You only have a delay if you air the truck completely out. If you don't jack w/the air volume much, you can hop in a bagged truck & drive w/o delay.

Air allows easier access for the bottom side of the vehicle for repairs & maint. You have to be creative getting a floor-jack under a 'big' static dropped truck. Sometimes that's easy, sometimes not so easy....

fiddy9apache · 10-16-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

You only have a delay if you air the truck completely out. If you don't jack w/the air volume much, you can hop in a bagged truck & drive w/o delay.

Air allows easier access for the bottom side of the vehicle for repairs & maint. You have to be creative getting a floor-jack under a 'big' static dropped truck. Sometimes that's easy, sometimes not so easy....

i have a low profile alumium jack and i would still have to drive up on boards or use two jacks to jack up the truck. i would bag it for ease of working on it instead of looks. heck it wouldnt lay out anyways it still has stock spindles.

i tons of SS tubing and SS fittings, only thing i need is valves and a compressor. im thinking about going old school with manual valves.

SCOTI · 10-16-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fiddy9apache

i have a low profile alumium jack and i would still have to drive up on boards or use two jacks to jack up the truck. i would bag it for ease of working on it instead of looks. heck it wouldnt lay out anyways it still has stock spindles.

i tons of SS tubing and SS fittings, only thing i need is valves and a compressor. im thinking about going old school with manual valves.

Yep, I've got the low-profile set-up @ home

.... It's when something goes wrong when not @ home that the extreme static drops are a real PITA.

fiddy9apache · 10-16-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Yep, I've got the low-profile set-up @ home

.... It's when something goes wrong when not @ home that the extreme static drops are a real PITA.

haha yeap, i tore up a nice set of chisholm suspension lower control arms when i had a blow out, drug the bottom almost off. had to jack the rear of the truck up to get a jack under the frame rail then put a jack under the front cross member, and to make it worse it was a hot texas summer day on the side of I20.

kev2809 · 10-16-2009, 05:00 PM

def bag it...the hardest part is over (getting the parts!). i u sed to drive a 2000 s10 that was static dropped 5 in the front and 6 in the back. I loved that little truck but it was a pita to drive everywhere, I always told myself I should have just bagged it!

fiddy9apache · 10-16-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

def bag it...the hardest part is over (getting the parts!). i u sed to drive a 2000 s10 that was static dropped 5 in the front and 6 in the back. I loved that little truck but it was a pita to drive everywhere, I always told myself I should have just bagged it!

if i bag the front i guess i will go ahead and bag the rear also, dang snowball effect lol. the hardest part for me is motivation...

justpball · 10-16-2009, 05:37 PM

^ yeap ^

**N2TRUX** · 10-16-2009, 06:22 PM

If you had never owned a bagged truck, I might say go static and be done.

Since you already know the advantages of adjustable suspension, it's just a matter of time. Bag it now, or bag it later, but you know your going to do it.

fiddy9apache · 10-16-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If you had never owned a bagged truck, I might say go static and be done.

Since you already know the advantages of adjustable suspension, it's just a matter of time. Bag it now, or bag it later, but you know your going to do it.

it should look pretty cool since it will lay body on the ground, im just tring to get over the hump of buying the xtra stuff i need.

so far i have...
tank
SS fittings
SS tubing
bags
valves

i still need...
comprssor
plates/cups for the front
spindles(opional)

if i do the rear,i will need...
bags
metal
bushings

having the know how and doing the work myself will save me alot of money. i guess im goin to order some parts now...

mycool72 · 10-16-2009, 09:56 PM

If its a play truck then bag the SHI outta it! On a DD i'd go static although I know people do drive bagged DD's...just not my preference, my 05 has a static 4/6.

fiddy9apache · 10-16-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mycool72

If its a play truck then bag the SHI outta it! On a DD i'd go static although I know people do drive bagged DD's...just not my preference, my 05 has a static 4/6.

its just a toy, im not scared to DD a bagged truck. i did it for years. i think im just goin to bag it just so my old lady wont complain when she drives it. she hated it when she drove my other trucks that would get hung up on speed bumps lol

kev2809 · 10-16-2009, 10:08 PM

lol I remember those days. it was embarassing! I got stuck in a driveway once and it scared the **** out of me...

u got any pics of the truck ur gonna bag?

fiddy9apache · 10-16-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

lol I remember those days. it was embarassing! I got stuck in a driveway once and it scared the **** out of me...

u got any pics of the truck ur gonna bag?

kev2809 · 10-16-2009, 10:24 PM

ya...def lay that out. nice truck

nastyc10 · 10-17-2009, 02:19 AM

nice ride! I'd bag it too.

andrewmp6 · 10-21-2009, 01:29 AM

I have owned my share of lowered cars and trucks i made a set of small ramps just to get a floor jack under them.I had bags on my 65 impala it was great rode really smooth and i had a toy to play with in parking lots.

baggedcten · 10-21-2009, 08:39 PM

If you lower it your going to want to go lower so just bag it and be done with it!!!

Plus if you do right you will have no problems.My truck has been bagged for like 5 years and dd and has never had problem until the head gasket blew!!!

fiddy9apache · 10-21-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by baggedcten

If you lower it your going to want to go lower so just bag it and be done with it!!!

Plus if you do right you will have no problems.My truck has been bagged for like 5 years and dd and has never had problem until the head gasket blew!!!

thats what im thinking, and everything i build it done right. i have no worries really. im pretty sure im going to bag it. ive been running a set of bags on my 92 chevy from 99. besides i still have to wire it for EFI first before i start on the suspension again.

BIG KRIS · 10-22-2009, 06:34 PM

Glad i clicked on this thread cause i'm having the same thoughts.Which one will handel better cause i want my truck to handel and look sick sitting low.

fiddy9apache · 10-22-2009, 07:33 PM

i believe N2TRX has a 3/4ton sway bar on his bagged truck, i bet it handles pretty good. im going to put the same sway bar on my truck even if i dont bag it.

10-16-2009, 12:18 PM	#1
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	bags or static? what would you do? i almost have everything to bag the front of my 59 apache, i have mixed thoughts about it though. ive built many bagged trucks and have had many super low static drops. only reason i want to bag the truck is its easy to get on to my car hauler and if i have to crawl under the truck i can raise it up and it will be easier for jayme to drive it. i dont care about dragging or non of that stuff. i really like super low static drops, ive had plenty of them and i have it down to a science on how to make them ride good. the rear will be about 9in of drop. im not worried about blowing bags,burning up compressors or sticking valves. i still have a set of firestone 2800 that are over 10years old lol and it will be a simple two valve, 5gal tank with a viair 380. and if your woundering the front clip under my 59 is from mid 80s c10. what would you do?

10-16-2009, 01:04 PM	#2
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: bags or static? what would you do? Personally id go with the static drop, ive never had a bag setup but I like that there is nothin to worry about with a static drop just hop in and drive it no waiting on tanks to fill up or worrying about watter in the lines. But i do know its hard to put a low static droped vehicle on a trailer or get into steep driveways and such. __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

10-16-2009, 01:34 PM	#3
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: bags or static? what would you do? bag it and dont worry about it, put in some snubbers that will not let it bottom out if you blow a bag or something like that... __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

10-16-2009, 02:02 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: bags or static? what would you do? If you've got the items needed to bag, this should be a no brainer. Bag that sucker! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-16-2009, 02:46 PM	#5
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: bags or static? what would you do? I bagged my 56 because when it is done I didn't want to hear myself say I wish I would have done that+ it looks so bad laying rocker

10-16-2009, 05:00 PM	#10
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: bags or static? what would you do? def bag it...the hardest part is over (getting the parts!). i u sed to drive a 2000 s10 that was static dropped 5 in the front and 6 in the back. I loved that little truck but it was a pita to drive everywhere, I always told myself I should have just bagged it! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-16-2009, 05:37 PM	#12
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: bags or static? what would you do? ^ yeap ^ __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

10-16-2009, 06:22 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: bags or static? what would you do? If you had never owned a bagged truck, I might say go static and be done. Since you already know the advantages of adjustable suspension, it's just a matter of time. Bag it now, or bag it later, but you know your going to do it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-16-2009, 09:56 PM	#15
mycool72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 309	Re: bags or static? what would you do? If its a play truck then bag the SHI outta it! On a DD i'd go static although I know people do drive bagged DD's...just not my preference, my 05 has a static 4/6.

10-16-2009, 10:08 PM	#17
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: bags or static? what would you do? lol I remember those days. it was embarassing! I got stuck in a driveway once and it scared the ** out of me... u got any pics of the truck ur gonna bag? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread** -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-16-2009, 10:24 PM	#19
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: bags or static? what would you do? ya...def lay that out. nice truck __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-17-2009, 02:19 AM	#20
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: bags or static? what would you do? nice ride! I'd bag it too.

10-21-2009, 01:29 AM	#21
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: bags or static? what would you do? I have owned my share of lowered cars and trucks i made a set of small ramps just to get a floor jack under them.I had bags on my 65 impala it was great rode really smooth and i had a toy to play with in parking lots.

10-21-2009, 08:39 PM	#22
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: bags or static? what would you do? If you lower it your going to want to go lower so just bag it and be done with it!!! Plus if you do right you will have no problems.My truck has been bagged for like 5 years and dd and has never had problem until the head gasket blew!!! __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

10-22-2009, 06:34 PM	#24
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: bags or static? what would you do? Glad i clicked on this thread cause i'm having the same thoughts.Which one will handel better cause i want my truck to handel and look sick sitting low.



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10-22-2009, 07:33 PM	#25
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: bags or static? what would you do? i believe N2TRX has a 3/4ton sway bar on his bagged truck, i bet it handles pretty good. im going to put the same sway bar on my truck even if i dont bag it.

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