Bags Without Air Tank or Pump? Pic.

[magwakeenercew2jh]

I'd like to drop the rear end about another inch.

I'm about 1-1/2" off of the bump-stops which are un-cut (or un-trimmed). The rubber bump stop looks to be about 2-3/4" long. I suspect, and have been told, that trimming
it way down works with the light-duty use I give my truck.

What I wondered is if anyone has placed bags under the rear...(or, although I'm not going to do that, all corners) without having all the "gear" that goes with a complete set-up.
Like, remove the coils. Put bags in the pockets. Run air lines "tee'd" together to feed the bags with the valve at a logical spot for airing up (or down).

Does that make any sense?

This is me now at a 4-1/2" (2-1/2" on spindles and two inches on coils) and 6" drop springs in the back (although I didn't buy the springs...they came with the truck).

[sheldon]

Interesting question, I'm curious now. Was planning a full air ride in the spring... I'm sure a guru will pipe in soon.

[kamikazekyle05]

http://www.azproperformance.com/1-4-...Valve-Kit.html That's what your looking for. You want individual lines for each bag though not tee'd, because any articulation of the axle would cause a increase in pressure in the opposite bag. Thats a nice truck btw!

[Pro Performance]

Originally Posted by kamikazekyle05

http://www.azproperformance.com/1-4-...Valve-Kit.html That's what your looking for. You want individual lines for each bag though not tee'd, because any articulation of the axle would cause a increase in pressure in the opposite bag. Thats a nice truck btw!

Correct, would definitely recommend isolating each bag, to not cause air to transfer in between when corning or even driving down the road.

I can definitely understand not wanting to have a complicated air management system. The kit linked above will do 2 corners, so buying 2 kits will allow a schrader at each corner. I do however recommend to keep a small compressor with you, just in case you need to air up for any reason, if using schrader valves.

To take full advantage of the air suspension and it's adjustability, and on board air management would be ideal. The kit posted below is a great solution for air management & at a nice price.

http://www.azproperformance.com/1-4-...ement-Kit.html


Nice truck!

[MattPSU]

I'm running Porterbuilt stage 1 kits from Pro Performance in both the front and rear and since I'm building on a budget, I'm running schrader valves till I have the funds for compressors, tanks, etc. I ran all my lines into the cab, attached a T with one side going to some small gauges I had and the other to the schrader valves. I mounted the valves to a 1" x 1" strip of aluminum that I hung under the dash. It's temporary, but you'll get the idea from the picture below.

FYI - I carry a small 12v (cig lighter) compressor (they're like $10 at Harbor Freight) and a small portable tank just in case.

Call Travis at Pro Performance. He'll take care of you!

- Matt

[msgdsrf]

I used to run bags on a ford pickup this way. Used a simple bike floor pump to air up if I carried a load.