s anyone ever used BC Fab. air bag kits?

[my1964c10]

Has anyone ever used BC Fab. air bag kits? If so any thoughts?

http://www.bcfab.com/Complete-FBSS-A...C10_p_465.html

[Dustin07]

there isn't really anything BC specific that I can see. you're using Viair, Danz, and Dominators really. a random tank and some brackets.

Danz valves = $45ea = 360
viair 380s = $320
Dominator 2600s = $300 (more travel on these too I think)
brackets = $150
tank = $90
notch = $150
airline = $30
fittings............... $150? more or less. I can never remember.

$1460 at avs. +ship.


thats all current pricing at www.avsontheweb.com and I rounded up on everything. thats where I got my parallel 4-link kit at. I liked them. might spend a little less on fittings. I spent a ton on fittings, kept going back to get different sizes and stuff.

[Dustin07]

oops i missed the switch. a 7 way will cost you an extra $90. but its worth calling AVS if you want to get all of this stuff. they may give you a deal.

[my1964c10]

Thank you Dustin for taking the time out to write a pretty good list, I'm new with the airbag and this is a huge help, no one around my area has a bagged car or truck so its hard to find a good reference point. So do you think using AVS would be a better deal and easier to order from? What year truck did you bag? and do you have pics?, Again thank you for your time!!

[Dustin07]

when I bagged my '99 my buddy suggested that I just start shopping for parts and pick up used on these types of forums whenever possible. Since you have a parts list now, you can do that too, to save even more. I haven't ever heard of BC before your post but I have bought equipment from AVS for two different trucks, and $6,000+ later I got a free tshirt! lol!! (my '99 and a '62).

I have a '61 now and will probably bag it very simply initially, using parts listed above. I think I already have two viairs laying around from a previous build, and fittings, so just bags etc to get her started.


if you are willing to spend some money though, i'd look at porterbuilt. thats what I really want!

62



61



99


gonna buy the 99 back if i ever find it.


sorry i dont have many pics of the actual bag job on the '62, but it was essentially just a coil replacement.

[Dustin07]

the 4link from AVS on the 99 was super clean. I drove the hell out of that truck for a year before i sold it (new baby, needed family rig)



before paint:

[Dustin07]

[DLOE65]

Yeah Porterbuilt is Top Notch Stuff! Definately worth it.
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[my1964c10]

ya i've been looking into Porterbuilt, so clean, i guess if i want it done right i should start adding to the piggy bank!! Now the "BIG" question, Keep the long bed or shorten it? Long and low looks great, but so doesn't short and low!!

[Dustin07]

Originally Posted by my1964c10

ya i've been looking into Porterbuilt, so clean, i guess if i want it done right i should start adding to the piggy bank!! Now the "BIG" question, Keep the long bed or shorten it? Long and low looks great, but so doesn't short and low!!

everyone loves something different. my father in law loves step sides, I prefer a short fleet side, some guys spend $20k building a custom longbed.


shorts are by far my fav though. short fleet looks perfect in all situations.

[my1964c10]

so true, i think a short bed reconfigure is going to happen!

[1964Chevy]

Originally Posted by my1964c10

Has anyone ever used BC Fab. air bag kits? If so any thoughts?

http://www.bcfab.com/Complete-FBSS-A...C10_p_465.html

Just wondering if you got any good feedback about BC Fab?

[BP87GMC]

I ordered the majority of my parts from bc fab, I have no complaints. Talk to Phil, he's pretty helpful.
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[1964Chevy]

I just ordered a air ride kit from BC Fabrication. BP87GMC I called and talked to Phil, like you suggested. He was very helpful and honest, I had to stop him once because he got way deep into air distribution and pressures, lol.
I will order drop spindles this weekend, new wheels also, hope to get it all from Summit and when it all arrives start taking pictures as it comes together.
I've been on the fence about air or static dropping my truck for about 6 months. Kept thinking of the amazing ride of my inlaws caddy that rode on bags.
Hey as long as I can still do burnouts at all the stop lights I'll be happy.
Jerry

[BP87GMC]

I'm glad it worked out for you. I ordered the majority of stuff from them because Phil ended up giving me a fair deal. I also ordered some stuff from AVS, and I got my valves from DLOE. Sometimes you gotta shop around.
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[Hutzel-72-GMC]

Does any one know if you have to buy the drop spindals when you buy the bc fab air bag bolt on kit?

[1964Chevy]

No you do not have to.

[Pro Performance]

I would recommend doing an adjustable trac bar and shock relocators. Also gauges would help to set ride height, etc.

We can do a similar kit to this, using 3/8 Asco valves and upgrade you to the 444's for the same price. Let me know if we can help you out at all.

Travis

[portworks]

BC FAB is great to deal with. Quality products at a good price. And they always answer the phone !

[dec010974]

I purchased my air ride parts from bc fab. Phil is great to deal with and he seems to cut deals when no one else will. Give him a call. He'll help you out. Good luck. Lay the sucker out.