Who sells rear air bags to handle big loads? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Terry'sToy · 12-09-2002, 07:54 PM

I have a big camper and I'm still dealing with a bit of sway. I want to add on air bags but I don't know were to get them. Air ride used to make them for coil sprung trucks but don't anymore. (that I know of).
I was thinking of the style that bolts onto the frame and sits on the axle tube. Like the ones they make for 73 and up leaf trucks. Any help would be great.
Thanks
Terry.

Mike C · 12-10-2002, 10:48 AM

Firestone makes them. Check with AWdirect, they are a tow truck supply company and carry several brands of air booster springs. Do a google search should get you there address.

Terry'sToy · 12-10-2002, 11:01 AM

Thanks I'll give that a shot this afternoon. I'll let ya know how I make out.
Terry

Frank_Zeller · 12-11-2002, 06:11 PM

Air lift

Call them to get the right part numbers then buy the bags and install kit from Summit racing.

http://www.airliftcompany.com/indexAL.htm

Terry'sToy · 12-11-2002, 10:20 PM

I'll have to call them because they don't list any bags for the back of our trucks with coils. Neither does Firestone.
Thanks
Terry

Frank_Zeller · 12-12-2002, 09:42 AM

They have them.....just call. Have some in my rear 6 inch drop springs.

Church · 12-19-2002, 12:52 PM

I carry air bags for the rear of our trucks. The kit comes complete with
• 2 Firestone Air Bag Assemblies
• Super Track Bar Kit
• 2 KYB Rear Shocks
• Shock Mount Relocator Kit
I get this from Early Classic Enterprises

Terry'sToy · 12-20-2002, 11:08 AM

If this kit gets rid of the rear springs then I don't really think I'm interested. My camper weighs about 2300 lbs fully loaded. If I'm wrong on this then could you show me some pics or maybe get my brain working for me. haha. I have 3/4 ton H.D springs and the truck sits level, so I'm just trying to stop the swaying a bit more.
Thanks
Terry

Church · 12-20-2002, 02:20 PM

If all you want is to stop the swaying, you will waste money if you buy airbags. They will not stop it from swaying. The only thing I can think that might help you is a HD rear sway bar. Some shocks like Edelbrock has with the IAS system may help a little too.

Terry'sToy · 12-26-2002, 11:50 AM

Sorry it took me so long to get back here.
Church, thanks for the help. I think you're right. I'll look into a sway bar.
FZ, thanks, I called them just before christmas but the guy I needed was on holidays. I'll try again in a week or so.

Terry

12-09-2002, 07:54 PM	#1
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Who sells rear air bags to handle big loads? I have a big camper and I'm still dealing with a bit of sway. I want to add on air bags but I don't know were to get them. Air ride used to make them for coil sprung trucks but don't anymore. (that I know of). I was thinking of the style that bolts onto the frame and sits on the axle tube. Like the ones they make for 73 and up leaf trucks. Any help would be great. Thanks Terry. __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

12-10-2002, 10:48 AM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Firestone makes them. Check with AWdirect, they are a tow truck supply company and carry several brands of air booster springs. Do a google search should get you there address. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-10-2002, 11:01 AM	#3
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Thanks I'll give that a shot this afternoon. I'll let ya know how I make out. Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

12-11-2002, 06:11 PM	#4
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	Air lift Call them to get the right part numbers then buy the bags and install kit from Summit racing. http://www.airliftcompany.com/indexAL.htm __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

12-11-2002, 10:20 PM	#5
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	I'll have to call them because they don't list any bags for the back of our trucks with coils. Neither does Firestone. Thanks Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

12-12-2002, 09:42 AM	#6
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	They have them.....just call. Have some in my rear 6 inch drop springs. __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

12-19-2002, 12:52 PM	#7
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	I carry air bags for the rear of our trucks. The kit comes complete with • 2 Firestone Air Bag Assemblies • Super Track Bar Kit • 2 KYB Rear Shocks • Shock Mount Relocator Kit I get this from Early Classic Enterprises __________________

12-20-2002, 11:08 AM	#8
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	If this kit gets rid of the rear springs then I don't really think I'm interested. My camper weighs about 2300 lbs fully loaded. If I'm wrong on this then could you show me some pics or maybe get my brain working for me. haha. I have 3/4 ton H.D springs and the truck sits level, so I'm just trying to stop the swaying a bit more. Thanks Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

12-20-2002, 02:20 PM	#9
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	If all you want is to stop the swaying, you will waste money if you buy airbags. They will not stop it from swaying. The only thing I can think that might help you is a HD rear sway bar. Some shocks like Edelbrock has with the IAS system may help a little too. __________________

12-26-2002, 11:50 AM	#10
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Sorry it took me so long to get back here. Church, thanks for the help. I think you're right. I'll look into a sway bar. FZ, thanks, I called them just before christmas but the guy I needed was on holidays. I'll try again in a week or so. Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

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