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knuckleuppunk · 10-31-2010, 12:56 PM

Hey guys - I have a 71 C10 shortbed fleetside that I'm doing a frame up on. The frame is powdercoated and I'm getting ready to toss a whole bunch of parts at it.

My question concerns aribags. Would you recommend airbags, stock springs, or the coil-over conversion from CPP? I'm only going to drive the truck on weekends during nice weather and show it, that's why I'm leaning toward airbags.

I also noticed this on ebay. It looks like a complete aribag kit (F/R) with tanks and the track bar for under $1,000. Is it worth it and what are your thoughts?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AMESELX%3AIT

Thanks in advance,

Knuckle

steppside69 · 10-31-2010, 01:13 PM

What are you planning to do with your truck? I did notice that threre was no compressor or valves so there is going to be added expenses there. Eric

**special-K** · 10-31-2010, 01:16 PM

Welcome to the site.That's a killer deal for sure.Can't go wrong.You better hurry!

All I can offer is you can do a static 4/6 drop for that much or less and not c-notch as long as you don't load the bed and go easy on speed bumps.5's the practical limit or c-notch and take it down 6 or more without worrying.You don't want to travel much lower anyway.If you want to play with it while rolling,lay it low when parked,or carry stuff w/o a worry airbags are the bomb.Dropping the front much more than 3" with stock spindles will put negative camber on the suspension...bags or springs.You can get into custom a-arms and sinking cups,etc.But,to stay around $1,000 ain't happnin.

steppside69 · 10-31-2010, 01:19 PM

By the way

to the site

there is a wealth of knowledge on this site

ebry710 · 10-31-2010, 03:17 PM

Welcome.
For a weekend warrior all work.

Your purchase depends on the shows you're going to and your taste.
If your a custom guy, air bags or the latest and greatest.
If your a stock guy, follow your Chevy manual.

knuckleuppunk · 10-31-2010, 04:47 PM

I've built many cars and trucks in the past, but this was given to me by my pops and I plan on leaving it to my son as well. I just want something that I can cruise down the street in without having a horrible ride. I don't really car about laying rail, as I've done that already with other vehicles. I just don't know if the C10 handles with a bag kit.

As far as the build goes, this is what I have to install:
Currie 9" rear with aluminum center
Currie 9+ 3rd member
Baer Big Brakes at all 4 corners
CPP Dropped Spindles
Vintage Air Kit
Rod Doors complete interior w/seat
Gaylord Cover
600hp - 5spd trans (Race prepped SBC)
Two Tone paint - Original Hugger Orange over a smoke or black bottom.

The engine will come out of our race program - I'm involved if off road desert racing.

Thanks again for the help guys and I look forward to spending many many hours on this board. lol

Knuckles

firedog · 10-31-2010, 04:50 PM

welcome to the best board around... check out the suspension forum for more info when it comes to unlimited info on air ride and such

ibad57 · 10-31-2010, 05:37 PM

It looks like kit moves the bags on rear forward from most setups just a note

**special-K** · 10-31-2010, 05:43 PM

If you go with lowered springs and shocks,along with a super track bar (that's what ECE calls theirs),a 4/6 static drop rides nice since the coils are progressive and designed for that height.I'm keeping my '67 simple and that's what I went with...no c-notch.I want to tow a camper and/or haul in the bed so I'm thinking I'll end up with bags replacing my rear springs to firm it up when I do hitch up or haul.
Sounds like a nice build planned.That was a good suggestion to check into the suspension section for the best "low down".

10-31-2010, 12:56 PM	#1
knuckleuppunk Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: HiDesert, CA Posts: 3	New to forum - airbag question Hey guys - I have a 71 C10 shortbed fleetside that I'm doing a frame up on. The frame is powdercoated and I'm getting ready to toss a whole bunch of parts at it. My question concerns aribags. Would you recommend airbags, stock springs, or the coil-over conversion from CPP? I'm only going to drive the truck on weekends during nice weather and show it, that's why I'm leaning toward airbags. I also noticed this on ebay. It looks like a complete aribag kit (F/R) with tanks and the track bar for under $1,000. Is it worth it and what are your thoughts? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AMESELX%3AIT Thanks in advance, Knuckle

10-31-2010, 01:13 PM	#2
steppside69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossford,Ohio Posts: 291	Re: New to forum - airbag question What are you planning to do with your truck? I did notice that threre was no compressor or valves so there is going to be added expenses there. Eric __________________ 69 chevy stepside (project) 2006 Silverado Z71 Ext. cab 2005 Saturn VUE (wifes dd)

10-31-2010, 01:16 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New to forum - airbag question Welcome to the site.That's a killer deal for sure.Can't go wrong.You better hurry! All I can offer is you can do a static 4/6 drop for that much or less and not c-notch as long as you don't load the bed and go easy on speed bumps.5's the practical limit or c-notch and take it down 6 or more without worrying.You don't want to travel much lower anyway.If you want to play with it while rolling,lay it low when parked,or carry stuff w/o a worry airbags are the bomb.Dropping the front much more than 3" with stock spindles will put negative camber on the suspension...bags or springs.You can get into custom a-arms and sinking cups,etc.But,to stay around $1,000 ain't happnin. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-31-2010, 01:19 PM	#4
steppside69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossford,Ohio Posts: 291	Re: New to forum - airbag question By the way to the site there is a wealth of knowledge on this site __________________ 69 chevy stepside (project) 2006 Silverado Z71 Ext. cab 2005 Saturn VUE (wifes dd)

10-31-2010, 03:17 PM	#5
ebry710 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 131	Re: New to forum - airbag question Welcome. For a weekend warrior all work. Your purchase depends on the shows you're going to and your taste. If your a custom guy, air bags or the latest and greatest. If your a stock guy, follow your Chevy manual. __________________ 1971 Chevy C-20 Flatbed SBC350/Turbo 350 "Torque Is Controlled Power"

10-31-2010, 04:47 PM	#6
knuckleuppunk Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: HiDesert, CA Posts: 3	Re: New to forum - airbag question I've built many cars and trucks in the past, but this was given to me by my pops and I plan on leaving it to my son as well. I just want something that I can cruise down the street in without having a horrible ride. I don't really car about laying rail, as I've done that already with other vehicles. I just don't know if the C10 handles with a bag kit. As far as the build goes, this is what I have to install: Currie 9" rear with aluminum center Currie 9+ 3rd member Baer Big Brakes at all 4 corners CPP Dropped Spindles Vintage Air Kit Rod Doors complete interior w/seat Gaylord Cover 600hp - 5spd trans (Race prepped SBC) Two Tone paint - Original Hugger Orange over a smoke or black bottom. The engine will come out of our race program - I'm involved if off road desert racing. Thanks again for the help guys and I look forward to spending many many hours on this board. lol Knuckles

10-31-2010, 04:50 PM	#7
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: New to forum - airbag question welcome to the best board around... check out the suspension forum for more info when it comes to unlimited info on air ride and such __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

10-31-2010, 05:37 PM	#8
ibad57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Owensboro KENTUCKY Posts: 262	Re: New to forum - airbag question It looks like kit moves the bags on rear forward from most setups just a note __________________ My Project Old Glory trike visit here http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...48577705162172

10-31-2010, 05:43 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New to forum - airbag question If you go with lowered springs and shocks,along with a super track bar (that's what ECE calls theirs),a 4/6 static drop rides nice since the coils are progressive and designed for that height.I'm keeping my '67 simple and that's what I went with...no c-notch.I want to tow a camper and/or haul in the bed so I'm thinking I'll end up with bags replacing my rear springs to firm it up when I do hitch up or haul. Sounds like a nice build planned.That was a good suggestion to check into the suspension section for the best "low down". __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-31-2010 at 05:44 PM.



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