Rear airbag mount on trailing arms (not stock location) - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DM310 · 05-11-2005, 05:08 PM

Yeah, this is just my play toy. I could careless if it rides like ****...... as long as look good

driving down the road then I am ok

Plus there is no way you are going to lay frame w/ the airbags in the same location as the stock coils. As soon as I start driving it I will let you guys know how it rides

FirstGen · 05-13-2005, 04:49 PM

You just reminded me how much I love Texas...

DM310 · 05-13-2005, 06:47 PM

Tell me how the hell what I am building is dangerous. I have posted many pics along the build process and no one has said anything about it not being safe. I am not just some jackass w/ a welder here. I was being a smart ass when I made that commit. What have you built?

sharkskinman · 11-29-2016, 02:42 AM

Bump on old thread!!

I'm figuring on taking the springs off and lowering it as far so that the axle(no current c notch) hits the frame
Then I'm going to slide the bags with mounts attached and compressed to the furthest location forward they will fit..
Concept is that with minimal psi it should bring the truck up to an Ok ride height and have a little travel either way

Gussets are good things to have in an off the frame/arm mount
In fact u can also add 1 each side as if a roof over the bag welded to the edge of the top n bottom of the frame and/or arms

sharkskinman · 11-29-2016, 03:40 AM

And I'm going to run ss7s in the front with hopefully cupped arms
Ss8 in the rear up from the coil spring spot
I have a stepside so I'll put a mild c notch in it eventually

Maybe dual 3gal tanks under the cab or where ever outside of the bed I can fit them
York on board
Hard line copper n Manual ball valves under the radio

**PGSigns** · 12-01-2016, 08:06 AM

It will set on the frame rails with a bag in the stock location. I will actually set up into a 2" notch and rest on the bed floor with the bags in the stock location. Every inch you move it forward will increase the amount of air needed as you loose mechanical advantage.
Jimmy

SCOTI · 12-01-2016, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

It will set on the frame rails with a bag in the stock location. I will actually set up into a 2" notch and rest on the bed floor with the bags in the stock location. Every inch you move it forward will increase the amount of air needed as you loose mechanical advantage.
Jimmy

And..... There is no need to run the larger bags in the rear vs the front.

sharkskinman · 12-10-2016, 01:02 AM

maybe put the 8s in the front

05-11-2005, 05:08 PM	#1
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	Yeah, this is just my play toy. I could careless if it rides like ***...... as long as look good driving down the road then I am ok Plus there is no way you are going to lay frame w/ the airbags in the same location as the stock coils. As soon as I start driving it I will let you guys know how it rides __________________ 66 C10 (under construction) 1.5" crossmember drop 2" Z'ed frame 8" rear notch Watts-link Bagged DJM 3" spindles Last edited by DM310; 05-11-2005 at 05:10 PM.*

05-13-2005, 04:49 PM	#2
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	You just reminded me how much I love Texas... __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

05-13-2005, 06:47 PM	#3
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	Tell me how the hell what I am building is dangerous. I have posted many pics along the build process and no one has said anything about it not being safe. I am not just some jackass w/ a welder here. I was being a smart ass when I made that commit. What have you built? __________________ 66 C10 (under construction) 1.5" crossmember drop 2" Z'ed frame 8" rear notch Watts-link Bagged DJM 3" spindles

11-29-2016, 02:42 AM	#4
sharkskinman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: new orleans Posts: 302	Re: Rear airbag mount on trailing arms (not stock location) Bump on old thread!! I'm figuring on taking the springs off and lowering it as far so that the axle(no current c notch) hits the frame Then I'm going to slide the bags with mounts attached and compressed to the furthest location forward they will fit.. Concept is that with minimal psi it should bring the truck up to an Ok ride height and have a little travel either way Gussets are good things to have in an off the frame/arm mount In fact u can also add 1 each side as if a roof over the bag welded to the edge of the top n bottom of the frame and/or arms

11-29-2016, 03:40 AM	#5
sharkskinman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: new orleans Posts: 302	Re: Rear airbag mount on trailing arms (not stock location) And I'm going to run ss7s in the front with hopefully cupped arms Ss8 in the rear up from the coil spring spot I have a stepside so I'll put a mild c notch in it eventually Maybe dual 3gal tanks under the cab or where ever outside of the bed I can fit them York on board Hard line copper n Manual ball valves under the radio

12-01-2016, 08:06 AM	#6
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Rear airbag mount on trailing arms (not stock location) It will set on the frame rails with a bag in the stock location. I will actually set up into a 2" notch and rest on the bed floor with the bags in the stock location. Every inch you move it forward will increase the amount of air needed as you loose mechanical advantage. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

12-10-2016, 01:02 AM	#8
sharkskinman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: new orleans Posts: 302	Re: Rear airbag mount on trailing arms (not stock location) maybe put the 8s in the front

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