anyone just replace coils with bags only? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1LoC10 · 04-04-2007, 03:02 PM

just wondering if anybody has just replaced there coils with bags... no drop spindles or no notch or anything.. how low will it be? trucks a 69 with a coil rear

jimmydean · 04-04-2007, 03:29 PM

If you replace the front without drop spindles, but cut the lower cup down, it will sit the same height as mine does now.

If you replace the rear without a notch, you will not be able to drive it unless you have the bag nearly full because you will hit frame.

I have not notched my frame, but have a 3" cup in the back so the back is doesn't hit.

<edit> That picture is aired out, not ride height.

1LoC10 · 04-04-2007, 07:13 PM

hmmm, im almost that low now... guess ill just save for the Porterbuilt drop member... thanks for the reply

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-04-2007, 07:16 PM

Why not just section the front crossmember????????????????

jimmydean · 04-04-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Why not just section the front crossmember????????????????

I think the dropmember is a far superior option because not only is it well designed, but it upgrades the steering and suspension to more modern parts at the same time.

Sectioning the crossmember will give you the results, but you are still using 40+ year old technology (and steel). I'm a bigger fan of doing it right and I don't think it gets any more right than Nathan's design.

Check out the pictures of 67Fleet's truck when it was a basic bag drop. He is a lot lower than mine and the only big difference is he notched the frame and trimmed the cups along with the 2.5" spindle.

04-04-2007, 03:02 PM	#1
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04-04-2007, 03:29 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: anyone just replace colis with bags only? If you replace the front without drop spindles, but cut the lower cup down, it will sit the same height as mine does now. If you replace the rear without a notch, you will not be able to drive it unless you have the bag nearly full because you will hit frame. I have not notched my frame, but have a 3" cup in the back so the back is doesn't hit. <edit> That picture is aired out, not ride height. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210 Last edited by jimmydean; 04-04-2007 at 03:30 PM.

04-04-2007, 07:13 PM	#3
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: anyone just replace colis with bags only? hmmm, im almost that low now... guess ill just save for the Porterbuilt drop member... thanks for the reply __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-04-2007, 07:16 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: anyone just replace colis with bags only? Why not just section the front crossmember???????????????? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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