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jasonb72 · 08-02-2007, 04:07 PM

I am going to get the Slam Specialties bags, but should I go with the RE7's or 8's. I am not goingt o be laying frame.

Thanks

Frizzle Fry · 08-02-2007, 05:01 PM

RE7's all around seem to be the bag of choice for these trucks. That's what I have too (based on research on this board).

Kontrol Phreaks · 08-03-2007, 12:13 PM

RE7's

jasonb72 · 08-03-2007, 03:24 PM

Thanks, PM'd you again

Spray-Bomb · 08-03-2007, 05:56 PM

Re-7's

chevydog66 · 08-04-2007, 01:13 AM

I decided to go with the RE7. An S10 would use an RE6.

Please post any items for sale in the parts board.

*culookn* · 08-04-2007, 01:50 PM

on my 84 im useing re7's in the front and re8's in the back with a canti-lever setup.

laidon20s · 08-05-2007, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevydog66

I decided to go with the RE7. An S10 would use an RE6.

Please post any items for sale in the parts board.

Most guys run RE7s up front and RE8s in the rear on s10.

Spray-Bomb · 08-05-2007, 11:14 PM

Why would anybody run RE-8's on a S-10 ???

RE-8's are what a lot of 1-ton guys run !

67Fleet · 08-06-2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laidon20s

Most guys run RE7s up front and RE8s in the rear on s10.

umm, I'm definitely going to have to disagree with you on this one.

Kontrol Phreaks · 08-06-2007, 06:23 PM

The RE8 would be alright in the front if you were running a big block and needed the additional lifting capacity. It's going to be close to rubbing on some of the suspension if you were using 1/2 ton suspension items.

The reason guys will run an RE8 on the back is for lift, and ride. The larger bellow bag will ride softer due to the internal capacity of the bag itself. Plus the bags will lift the truck higher at a lower pressure so you can get the height and ride that you were looking for.

laidon20s · 08-06-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67Fleet

umm, I'm definitely going to have to disagree with you on this one.

There are about 5 guys in my club running re8s on the rear.

www.s10forum.com about 90% of the guys running slam bags have re8s in the rear.

laidon20s · 08-06-2007, 11:11 PM

Here is an re8 up front

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f125/a...his-is-305797/

*culookn* · 08-07-2007, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laidon20s

There are about 5 guys in my club running re8s on the rear.

www.s10forum.com about 90% of the guys running slam bags have re8s in the rear.

Im one of them..

Kontrol Phreaks · 08-07-2007, 12:05 PM

You can get an RE8 up front in an S10 like the picture shows, but look atg the amount of material removed from the frame. You can get the same amount of drop and like with an RE7 in the front of an S10, the RE8 will just ride at the same height with less pressure.

The front spring pocket of the 63-87 C10 trucks are totally different. You can get an RE8 in there but the problem will be with clearance issues on the lower bumpstop mount and swaybar mount. The RE7 will be perfect up front and still give an easy 9 inches of travel.

All the trucks that I've built always had the RE7's up front with the exception of one dually with a 454. I went RE8's on there to compensate for the additional weight of the motor and the fact that it was crewcab longbed truck.

08-02-2007, 04:07 PM	#1
jasonb72 PorterBuilt Man Crush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Allen, tx Posts: 291	What size bags I am going to get the Slam Specialties bags, but should I go with the RE7's or 8's. I am not goingt o be laying frame. Thanks

08-02-2007, 05:01 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: What size bags RE7's all around seem to be the bag of choice for these trucks. That's what I have too (based on research on this board).

08-03-2007, 12:13 PM	#3
Kontrol Phreaks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Cali Posts: 242	Re: What size bags RE7's __________________ - Clint -

08-03-2007, 03:24 PM	#4
jasonb72 PorterBuilt Man Crush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Allen, tx Posts: 291	Re: What size bags Thanks, PM'd you again

08-03-2007, 05:56 PM	#5
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: What size bags Re-7's __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

08-04-2007, 01:13 AM	#6
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: What size bags I decided to go with the RE7. An S10 would use an RE6. Please post any items for sale in the parts board. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up Last edited by centsless; 08-04-2007 at 08:46 PM. Reason: for sale by non subscriber

08-04-2007, 01:50 PM	#7
culookn Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nj Posts: 194	Re: What size bags on my 84 im useing re7's in the front and re8's in the back with a canti-lever setup.

08-05-2007, 11:14 PM	#9
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: What size bags Why would anybody run RE-8's on a S-10 ??? RE-8's are what a lot of 1-ton guys run ! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

08-06-2007, 06:23 PM	#11
Kontrol Phreaks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Cali Posts: 242	Re: What size bags The RE8 would be alright in the front if you were running a big block and needed the additional lifting capacity. It's going to be close to rubbing on some of the suspension if you were using 1/2 ton suspension items. The reason guys will run an RE8 on the back is for lift, and ride. The larger bellow bag will ride softer due to the internal capacity of the bag itself. Plus the bags will lift the truck higher at a lower pressure so you can get the height and ride that you were looking for. __________________ - Clint -

08-06-2007, 11:11 PM	#13
laidon20s Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 9	Re: What size bags Here is an re8 up front http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f125/a...his-is-305797/ __________________ Jake 68 c10 project 99 s10 laid on 20s 98 blazer slammed on 20s

08-07-2007, 12:05 PM	#15
Kontrol Phreaks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Cali Posts: 242	Re: What size bags You can get an RE8 up front in an S10 like the picture shows, but look atg the amount of material removed from the frame. You can get the same amount of drop and like with an RE7 in the front of an S10, the RE8 will just ride at the same height with less pressure. The front spring pocket of the 63-87 C10 trucks are totally different. You can get an RE8 in there but the problem will be with clearance issues on the lower bumpstop mount and swaybar mount. The RE7 will be perfect up front and still give an easy 9 inches of travel. All the trucks that I've built always had the RE7's up front with the exception of one dually with a 454. I went RE8's on there to compensate for the additional weight of the motor and the fact that it was crewcab longbed truck. __________________ - Clint -



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