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72chevyLWB · 08-14-2003, 07:05 PM

This winter I am going to do bags. I have a 5.5" drop right now up front. If I just put in bags I will only sit around 1" lower if the bump stop is completely removed right? (3" spring, 2.5" spindles). Does anybody have any pics with bags, spindles and 2" a-arms I could look at. I would like to lay the air dam on the ground and that is around 3" from the ground. I will also be getting rid of my 3" notch in favor of a larger one. Right now I have leaf rear, but will be swapping the coil setup out of a parts truck to make things easier and cheaper. Also doing F/B/S/S how much am I looking for a descent kit? I don't need anything insanely quick, just enough to play every once in a while. And what are some common problems I should look at and what tricks work to get rid of them. I am trying to go the cheaper route, $1000ish is all I have to spend on it. Insane68 sells this stuff right? If you read this send me a price so I can start figuring stuff.

BaggedC10 · 08-14-2003, 07:47 PM

www.RideTech.com and stay away from shAIM products.

Truckhead · 08-14-2003, 10:24 PM

I'm lookin to bag my ride this winter also, Isn't there a bolt in 4 or 3 link rear airide set-up for our trucks? What'dya think, 18's layin frame.

PrimeredThunder · 08-14-2003, 10:44 PM

I wouldn't buy a kit, I would go ahead and buy all your components seperatly, that way you can get the parts you want and possibly for a lot cheaper. I did a F/B system and installed it myself for a little over $500. However this is without drop spindles and a notch which will come later

It sits plenty low for now, as I dont plan on dragging the frame/body al over town....yet

fastbagged68 · 08-15-2003, 11:59 AM

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Slammed67 · 08-15-2003, 01:35 PM

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I don't need anything insanely quick, just enough to play every once in a while

LOL.... that's what I thougt too!

...... but once you get the bags installed, you'll want to play with them more often than that!! Trust me! You might not need (or want) something super fast, but you'll want the most air supply you can get (or afford). I have two 3-gallon tanks that are about 120-130psi when full. That doesn't allow much "play" time before the compressors kick on. The rear doesn't require much air to lift, but the front eats up quite a bit.

lost wages · 08-15-2003, 01:56 PM

i had a little fun with your truck, hope you dont mind. What size tires and wheels are you running?

Slammed67 · 08-15-2003, 01:58 PM

Hey, can you center those front wheels?? (front to back)

fastbagged68 · 08-15-2003, 02:14 PM

Slammed67 you should run a higher pressure switch- I run in all the trucks that I do a min. of 145psi but with my pressure switches they come on after a 20psi drop so you should never get your system to 115psi unless you are just playing and playing and playing with the switches.
Slammed67 also said it on the dot. You wont be satified with buying the slow stuff or small tanks. All the cars I have done I told my customers they should run more then 6 gallons of air they all said no. Well within a month they all want more air tanks, and bigger valves. I recommend 9-12 gallons of air if you have the room and plan on playing, but if you dont plan on playing then 6-7 gallons is enough.
By the sound of it you will want probably 2 -5 gallons tanks, 8 valves, and 2 compressors. I can make you up a pipmp ass systme for fairly cheap- PM me for more info!

NSANE68!!! · 08-15-2003, 02:45 PM

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lost wages · 08-15-2003, 02:56 PM

heres a quick one

Slammed67 · 08-15-2003, 02:58 PM

Ahhhhhh...... much better! That's the problem I fixed on my front suspension.

BaggedC10 · 08-15-2003, 08:29 PM

Just for the record, I don't sell ART products.

Izzy · 08-15-2003, 09:09 PM

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Originally posted by BaggedC10
Just for the record, I don't sell ART products.

And?

It doesn't hurt to use quality products.

72chevyLWB · 08-16-2003, 01:32 PM

What do I have to do to get it to lay that low? And a little has to be taken off the back of the box. The wheels are Eagle 221's. 8's in front 9.5's in the rear. I know a guy here in town with a 9 gallon tank, but its only 2 port and he also has a compressor. I can't remember off the top of my head which one it is. Its a BloJax 3/4 hp 100% duty though for $150. Is that a deal?

72chevyLWB · 08-16-2003, 02:10 PM

What do I have to do to get it to lay that low? And a little has to be taken off the back of the box. The wheels are Eagle 221's. 8's in front 9.5's in the rear. I know a guy here in town with a 9 gallon tank, but its only 2 port and he also has a compressor. I can't remember off the top of my head which one it is. Its a BloJax 3/4 hp 100% duty though for $150. Is that a deal?

lost wages · 08-17-2003, 12:47 AM

you will need a pretty good size step notch to lay it down, front is easy bags and spindles.

lost wages · 08-17-2003, 12:50 AM

oops, your right, i forgot to take some out of the back of the bed on the pic i did of your truck. what size tires are you running? if you want any help IM me, ill do what i can.

loweredd · 08-17-2003, 01:57 AM

I just noticed those were 221's. I ALMOST got those for mine. Mine is in the process of getting bagged right now. Its slow goin with a broken arm though.

72chevyLWB · 08-17-2003, 05:49 PM

The tires are 245/35's in front and 275/30's in the rear. Bridgestone Pole Position S-03's. I got everything for $1 over cost thats why I got them. Wheels and tires together for $1600. But I just smacked a big pot hole the other day so I have to get 2 more wheels.

loweredd · 08-17-2003, 08:48 PM

that's exactly why I am not gonna run a rubberband tire. I've got 305/50/20 for the back. I think that I might do a 275/55/20 up front. That's about the same size sidewall.

Izzy · 08-17-2003, 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by lost wages
you will need a pretty good size step notch to lay it down, front is easy bags and spindles.

That's a very nice frame.

kxmotox247 · 08-19-2003, 09:50 AM

TTT

Just following along here because this is something I might be trying in the future.
I lie the idea of adjustable ride height but I don't know about cutting my frame up/putting in a 9" rear or any of the other issues associated with going that low. Can you still bag a truck and not cut the floor or alter the wheel tubs? Is a c'notch enough by itself? I know very little about air ride so forgive me if my questions seem amateur.
The front air is an easy install, right?
The rear is more difficult...requires welding. What is recommended for the rear?
Thanks!

Izzy · 08-19-2003, 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by kxmotox247
TTT

Just following along here because this is something I might be trying in the future.
I lie the idea of adjustable ride height but I don't know about cutting my frame up/putting in a 9" rear or any of the other issues associated with going that low. Can you still bag a truck and not cut the floor or alter the wheel tubs? Is a c'notch enough by itself? I know very little about air ride so forgive me if my questions seem amateur.
The front air is an easy install, right?
The rear is more difficult...requires welding. What is recommended for the rear?
Thanks!

You can absolutely do bags w/ just a bolt on notch and a stock axle. If you run the bolt on notch it wont be as low but obviously you’re only wanting to have the adjustability.

Front is real easy, pull the coil and slap the bags and brackets in place.
The rear will normally require you to weld on a 4link to the frame and axle and some sort of bag mounts on the axle and the frame.

loweredd · 08-19-2003, 10:17 AM

You dont HAVE to notch at all.....you will be able to go lower if you do though. The front is easy to do also. Cups and bags will work for you in the front.

Stock floor body drop is just as easy as doing air suspension on these trucks if you are interested in being THAT low.

08-14-2003, 07:05 PM	#1
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Doing Bags, have a few ?'s This winter I am going to do bags. I have a 5.5" drop right now up front. If I just put in bags I will only sit around 1" lower if the bump stop is completely removed right? (3" spring, 2.5" spindles). Does anybody have any pics with bags, spindles and 2" a-arms I could look at. I would like to lay the air dam on the ground and that is around 3" from the ground. I will also be getting rid of my 3" notch in favor of a larger one. Right now I have leaf rear, but will be swapping the coil setup out of a parts truck to make things easier and cheaper. Also doing F/B/S/S how much am I looking for a descent kit? I don't need anything insanely quick, just enough to play every once in a while. And what are some common problems I should look at and what tricks work to get rid of them. I am trying to go the cheaper route, $1000ish is all I have to spend on it. Insane68 sells this stuff right? If you read this send me a price so I can start figuring stuff. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

08-14-2003, 07:47 PM	#2
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	www.RideTech.com and stay away from shAIM products. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

08-14-2003, 10:24 PM	#3
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	I'm lookin to bag my ride this winter also, Isn't there a bolt in 4 or 3 link rear airide set-up for our trucks? What'dya think, 18's layin frame. Attached Images

08-14-2003, 10:44 PM	#4
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	I wouldn't buy a kit, I would go ahead and buy all your components seperatly, that way you can get the parts you want and possibly for a lot cheaper. I did a F/B system and installed it myself for a little over $500. However this is without drop spindles and a notch which will come later It sits plenty low for now, as I dont plan on dragging the frame/body al over town....yet __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

08-15-2003, 01:56 PM	#7
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	i had a little fun with your truck, hope you dont mind. What size tires and wheels are you running? Attached Images

08-15-2003, 11:59 AM	#5
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	I can get you guys what your looking for! PM me! Check out www.dragginbycustoms.com

08-15-2003, 01:58 PM	#8
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Hey, can you center those front wheels?? (front to back) __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-15-2003, 02:14 PM	#9
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Slammed67 you should run a higher pressure switch- I run in all the trucks that I do a min. of 145psi but with my pressure switches they come on after a 20psi drop so you should never get your system to 115psi unless you are just playing and playing and playing with the switches. Slammed67 also said it on the dot. You wont be satified with buying the slow stuff or small tanks. All the cars I have done I told my customers they should run more then 6 gallons of air they all said no. Well within a month they all want more air tanks, and bigger valves. I recommend 9-12 gallons of air if you have the room and plan on playing, but if you dont plan on playing then 6-7 gallons is enough. By the sound of it you will want probably 2 -5 gallons tanks, 8 valves, and 2 compressors. I can make you up a pipmp ass systme for fairly cheap- PM me for more info!

08-15-2003, 02:45 PM	#10
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Just PM me or e-mail and I'll quote ya everything. I will back my product's 100%, and I don't have to TRASH another product to make mine look better. I've been a board member for a long time. If you wanna buy from me that's cool. Look forward to doin business with you. Later NSANE68!!! __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

08-15-2003, 02:56 PM	#11
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	heres a quick one Attached Images

08-15-2003, 02:58 PM	#12
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Ahhhhhh...... much better! That's the problem I fixed on my front suspension. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-15-2003, 08:29 PM	#13
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Just for the record, I don't sell ART products. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

08-16-2003, 01:32 PM	#15
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	What do I have to do to get it to lay that low? And a little has to be taken off the back of the box. The wheels are Eagle 221's. 8's in front 9.5's in the rear. I know a guy here in town with a 9 gallon tank, but its only 2 port and he also has a compressor. I can't remember off the top of my head which one it is. Its a BloJax 3/4 hp 100% duty though for $150. Is that a deal? __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

08-16-2003, 02:10 PM	#16
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	What do I have to do to get it to lay that low? And a little has to be taken off the back of the box. The wheels are Eagle 221's. 8's in front 9.5's in the rear. I know a guy here in town with a 9 gallon tank, but its only 2 port and he also has a compressor. I can't remember off the top of my head which one it is. Its a BloJax 3/4 hp 100% duty though for $150. Is that a deal? __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

08-17-2003, 12:47 AM	#17
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	you will need a pretty good size step notch to lay it down, front is easy bags and spindles. Attached Images



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08-17-2003, 12:50 AM	#18
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	oops, your right, i forgot to take some out of the back of the bed on the pic i did of your truck. what size tires are you running? if you want any help IM me, ill do what i can.

08-17-2003, 01:57 AM	#19
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	I just noticed those were 221's. I ALMOST got those for mine. Mine is in the process of getting bagged right now. Its slow goin with a broken arm though.

08-17-2003, 05:49 PM	#20
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	The tires are 245/35's in front and 275/30's in the rear. Bridgestone Pole Position S-03's. I got everything for $1 over cost thats why I got them. Wheels and tires together for $1600. But I just smacked a big pot hole the other day so I have to get 2 more wheels. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

08-17-2003, 08:48 PM	#21
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	that's exactly why I am not gonna run a rubberband tire. I've got 305/50/20 for the back. I think that I might do a 275/55/20 up front. That's about the same size sidewall. Last edited by loweredd; 08-19-2003 at 10:18 AM.

08-19-2003, 09:50 AM	#23
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	TTT Just following along here because this is something I might be trying in the future. I lie the idea of adjustable ride height but I don't know about cutting my frame up/putting in a 9" rear or any of the other issues associated with going that low. Can you still bag a truck and not cut the floor or alter the wheel tubs? Is a c'notch enough by itself? I know very little about air ride so forgive me if my questions seem amateur. The front air is an easy install, right? The rear is more difficult...requires welding. What is recommended for the rear? Thanks! __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

08-19-2003, 10:17 AM	#25
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	You dont HAVE to notch at all.....you will be able to go lower if you do though. The front is easy to do also. Cups and bags will work for you in the front. Stock floor body drop is just as easy as doing air suspension on these trucks if you are interested in being THAT low.

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