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David Flores · 08-04-2007, 06:51 PM

soo....

I'm installing 2 1/2 drop spindles in my truck.

I want to be able to leave the rear at stock height but level level the truck out at times. Which would be about 4 drop in the rear.

I know nothing about air bags. but I'm guessing this would be the best way to go about this.

Any suggestions on how I would set this up and what bags would work for this and what else would I need.

and what else I would have to do to the rear of my truck?

**ChiefRocka** · 08-04-2007, 07:36 PM

The best set-up for you would be to just replace the coil springs with bags in the rear.

No modification would be required for the basic install you want. In fact, if your not concerned with in cab control, you can just run 1/4" line to a schrader valve mounted somewhere under the bed (bumper, near license plate, etc.) and air/deflate just like you would with air-shocks.

I prefer firestone or SS bags kinda like these. These are the 7" ones.

Also shown are the bolt-on mounting plates.

John

**ChiefRocka** · 08-04-2007, 07:41 PM

**slepysal** · 08-06-2007, 01:32 PM

Hey John what's a set up like that cost ?

**ChiefRocka** · 08-07-2007, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

Hey John what's a set up like that cost ?

Are we talking just the rear or the whole truck ??

Check out my frame build post here that I am doing for a customer. It is actually a real nice bolt-on set-up.

More pics soon.....

John

08-04-2007, 06:51 PM	#1
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	rear question soo.... I'm installing 2 1/2 drop spindles in my truck. I want to be able to leave the rear at stock height but level level the truck out at times. Which would be about 4 drop in the rear. I know nothing about air bags. but I'm guessing this would be the best way to go about this. Any suggestions on how I would set this up and what bags would work for this and what else would I need. and what else I would have to do to the rear of my truck? __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

08-04-2007, 07:36 PM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: rear question The best set-up for you would be to just replace the coil springs with bags in the rear. No modification would be required for the basic install you want. In fact, if your not concerned with in cab control, you can just run 1/4" line to a schrader valve mounted somewhere under the bed (bumper, near license plate, etc.) and air/deflate just like you would with air-shocks. I prefer firestone or SS bags kinda like these. These are the 7" ones. Also shown are the bolt-on mounting plates. John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-04-2007, 07:41 PM	#3
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: rear question __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-06-2007, 01:32 PM	#4
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: rear question Hey John what's a set up like that cost ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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