ECE 4/6, now I need helper bags - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jack_71C10 · 07-26-2010, 04:27 PM

I heard alot of people on here say they added helper air bags to their 4/6
dropped truck, but noone says what kind they use. I need them for the rear
of my 71 c/10, but can't even find any for stock height. I want the kind
that goes inside the coil spring if there is something out there that works.

**N2TRUX** · 07-26-2010, 07:19 PM

If your going to do that, why not just replace the springs with bags all together? It will accomplish the same thing.

72BlckButy · 07-26-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If your going to do that, why not just replace the springs with bags all together? It will accomplish the same thing.

You can replace them with bags and then just use schrader valves and air as you go.

edflores · 07-27-2010, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If your going to do that, why not just replace the springs with bags all together? It will accomplish the same thing.

x3

*Shane* · 07-27-2010, 08:33 AM

yup ... x4

Jack_71C10 · 07-27-2010, 04:24 PM

I like the stance of the 4/6 drop. But now you guys have me thinking I
made a mistake, maybe I should have went with bags. If I do bags in the
rear I wouldn't do shrader valves. I would just wire up a cheap $30 12v
air compressor. It may take awhile to air up, but I wouldn't have to
depend on gas station pumps. This was my plan for the booster bags.

edflores · 07-27-2010, 05:16 PM

Just take the rear coils and blocks off, and sell it before it gets too used.
Dominator 2500's are super cheap, and not that hard to install.
Id make a tall "hat" for the upper brackets, then cut it down until you get your stance and ride how YOU like it.
Measure the height of your coils with the truck on the ground. Subtract 2" from that measurement to compensate for your drop blocks. That will be the height of your bag and bracket combo. I believe those bags need to be at 5.5-7" tall at ride height. Make the hat as tall as the difference at the bags lowest ride hieght. Install, then play with varying pressures to see what you like riding at. Cut the hats if needed.

72BlckButy · 07-27-2010, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack_71C10

I like the stance of the 4/6 drop. But now you guys have me thinking I
made a mistake, maybe I should have went with bags. If I do bags in the
rear I wouldn't do shrader valves. I would just wire up a cheap $30 12v
air compressor. It may take awhile to air up, but I wouldn't have to
depend on gas station pumps. This was my plan for the booster bags.

Out of curiousity, what issues are you having with the 4/6?

Are you hauling a lot of weight?

Jack_71C10 · 07-28-2010, 06:40 PM

I need to get several loads of topsoil.
I only need to load the truck a couple times a year. So I dont
really want to bag the truck, just make it usable occasionally.

Edit: Just found a current thread about airshocks that
gives me the info I need. Thanks guys.

doubleRdazz · 05-21-2011, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

You can replace them with bags and then just use schrader valves and air as you go.

Dam thats a great idea. I love this site.
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07-26-2010, 04:27 PM	#1
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	ECE 4/6, now I need helper bags I heard alot of people on here say they added helper air bags to their 4/6 dropped truck, but noone says what kind they use. I need them for the rear of my 71 c/10, but can't even find any for stock height. I want the kind that goes inside the coil spring if there is something out there that works.

07-26-2010, 07:19 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: ECE 4/6, now I need helper bags If your going to do that, why not just replace the springs with bags all together? It will accomplish the same thing. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-27-2010, 08:33 AM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: ECE 4/6, now I need helper bags yup ... x4

07-27-2010, 04:24 PM	#6
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: ECE 4/6, now I need helper bags I like the stance of the 4/6 drop. But now you guys have me thinking I made a mistake, maybe I should have went with bags. If I do bags in the rear I wouldn't do shrader valves. I would just wire up a cheap $30 12v air compressor. It may take awhile to air up, but I wouldn't have to depend on gas station pumps. This was my plan for the booster bags. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem. Last edited by Jack_71C10; 07-27-2010 at 04:24 PM.

07-27-2010, 05:16 PM	#7
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: ECE 4/6, now I need helper bags Just take the rear coils and blocks off, and sell it before it gets too used. Dominator 2500's are super cheap, and not that hard to install. Id make a tall "hat" for the upper brackets, then cut it down until you get your stance and ride how YOU like it. Measure the height of your coils with the truck on the ground. Subtract 2" from that measurement to compensate for your drop blocks. That will be the height of your bag and bracket combo. I believe those bags need to be at 5.5-7" tall at ride height. Make the hat as tall as the difference at the bags lowest ride hieght. Install, then play with varying pressures to see what you like riding at. Cut the hats if needed.

07-28-2010, 06:40 PM	#9
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: ECE 4/6, now I need helper bags I need to get several loads of topsoil. I only need to load the truck a couple times a year. So I dont really want to bag the truck, just make it usable occasionally. Edit: Just found a current thread about airshocks that gives me the info I need. Thanks guys. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem. Last edited by Jack_71C10; 07-31-2010 at 01:29 PM.



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