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Smooth68 · 02-09-2004, 03:28 PM

This is a pic of a members truck that I borrowed - couldn't the bottom cup be cut on an angle to help align the bag? Or is this just the common way the bags sit?

Slammed67 · 02-09-2004, 04:09 PM

Yes, the bottom cup should be slightly angled, but I think that picture was taken without any weight on the suspension. So, under normal load, it won't be that bad. Ideally, you want the top and bottom bag plates to be parallel at ride height.

rigo · 02-09-2004, 04:16 PM

Slammed67 is correct.......those are my cups...they are angled...and the suspension was hanging with no weight on it....at ride height, the bag sits straight....just clearing that up...

rigo

Smooth68 · 02-09-2004, 05:03 PM

Thanks guys - just wanted to confirm before the install....not after!

rigo · 02-09-2004, 05:15 PM

no problem...glad to be of help

rigo

Smooth68 · 02-09-2004, 05:17 PM

Can I ask where you bought your brackets?

rigo · 02-09-2004, 06:10 PM

made em out of 1/4" plate (for the top mount) and 5" Dia. 1/4" pipe for the bottom cups....cut top plate with plasma cutter...

rigo

ucmydust68 · 02-09-2004, 10:11 PM

hey, i was wondering do those cups mount on top of the spring detents?? i havent got mine in the mail yet but wondering how they work. i have djm control arms, and slam bag rs82's, the 82's seem kinda big like they might rub on the arms, do you think i can shave a little off. any help with how the bottom cup mounts would be great!!
thanks

rigo · 02-11-2004, 12:48 PM

the bottom cup sits in the spring pocket of the A-arm....there's a length of all-thread that runs through the arm and bolts the cup down so it doesn't move around.....on these trucks...it's easier to put a plate for the top mount then build a cup to fit in the space...

rigo

Izzy · 02-11-2004, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rigo
the bottom cup sits in the spring pocket of the A-arm....there's a length of all-thread that runs through the arm and bolts the cup down so it doesn't move around.....on these trucks...it's easier to put a plate for the top mount then build a cup to fit in the space...

rigo

You don't really need the all thread on the bottom cup, in fact you're the first one I've heard of using it on 73-87's.

rigo · 02-11-2004, 05:58 PM

it's on a 68....but the crossmember is a 86....gravity and the spindles hold the cups in place....i just like the piece of mine...

rigo...

rigo · 02-11-2004, 06:08 PM

mind...sorry...

02-09-2004, 03:28 PM	#1
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Bag mount question - Front This is a pic of a members truck that I borrowed - couldn't the bottom cup be cut on an angle to help align the bag? Or is this just the common way the bags sit? Attached Images __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

02-09-2004, 04:09 PM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Yes, the bottom cup should be slightly angled, but I think that picture was taken without any weight on the suspension. So, under normal load, it won't be that bad. Ideally, you want the top and bottom bag plates to be parallel at ride height. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

02-09-2004, 04:16 PM	#3
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	Slammed67 is correct.......those are my cups...they are angled...and the suspension was hanging with no weight on it....at ride height, the bag sits straight....just clearing that up... rigo __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

02-09-2004, 05:03 PM	#4
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Thanks guys - just wanted to confirm before the install....not after! __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

02-09-2004, 05:15 PM	#5
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	no problem...glad to be of help rigo __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

02-09-2004, 05:17 PM	#6
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Can I ask where you bought your brackets? __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

02-09-2004, 06:10 PM	#7
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	made em out of 1/4" plate (for the top mount) and 5" Dia. 1/4" pipe for the bottom cups....cut top plate with plasma cutter... rigo __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

02-09-2004, 10:11 PM	#8
ucmydust68 fuel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: belton mo Posts: 371	hey, i was wondering do those cups mount on top of the spring detents?? i havent got mine in the mail yet but wondering how they work. i have djm control arms, and slam bag rs82's, the 82's seem kinda big like they might rub on the arms, do you think i can shave a little off. any help with how the bottom cup mounts would be great!! thanks __________________ 72 w/67 front clip 415ci fuel injection t56 air ride 18/20's

02-11-2004, 12:48 PM	#9
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	the bottom cup sits in the spring pocket of the A-arm....there's a length of all-thread that runs through the arm and bolts the cup down so it doesn't move around.....on these trucks...it's easier to put a plate for the top mount then build a cup to fit in the space... rigo __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

02-11-2004, 05:58 PM	#11
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	it's on a 68....but the crossmember is a 86....gravity and the spindles hold the cups in place....i just like the piece of mine... rigo... __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

02-11-2004, 06:08 PM	#12
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	mind...sorry... __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

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