Air bag kit for 2nd gen camaro subframe?

[nikwho]

Im looking for an economical air bag kit for just the front of the '59 w/ a '79 camaro subframe. any thoughts?

[nikwho]

Would something like this work?
http://www.auto-addicts.com/product_p/baga-25aaaa.htm
I dont need a compressor. I have some 2,200 psi air bottles that I can easily refill. I was thinking that a hidden dial regulator like what you would use to adjust the output pressure for your air compressor would work. I dont want "switches" in the cab. What do you guys do? I would think that I could make something instead of buying these:
http://www.auto-addicts.com/ProductD...F7081&CartID=1

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by nikwho

Would something like this work?
http://www.auto-addicts.com/product_p/baga-25aaaa.htm
I dont need a compressor. I have some 2,200 psi air bottles that I can easily refill. I was thinking that a hidden dial regulator like what you would use to adjust the output pressure for your air compressor would work. I dont want "switches" in the cab. What do you guys do? I would think that I could make something instead of buying these:
http://www.auto-addicts.com/ProductD...F7081&CartID=1

Those bag cups are what you need, but you will still need to trim quite a bit from the bottom of the spring tower. The trimming is necessary to allow good clearance around the bags.

My 73 C-10 is bagged and the 50 I'm building will be bagged. I wouldn't run air ride without switches in the cab. I've had friends that started out with tanks and eventually went with on board compressors. If you develop a leak you'll need air asap.

[nikwho]

That makes sense. Do you have pics of the neccessary trimming by chance? Maybe I will start with the high pressure air bottles and move to a compressor later. Are those bags acceptable for using on a camaro? I want to be able to air it out to the bump stops and be able to inflate it to normal stock ride height. Im a total noob when it comes to air bags. Thanks for the help guys!

[S10Fan]

Those bags look OK but I've not heard of the brand.

As far as cutting the spring tower.....I'll try and get some pictures this weekend of my S-10 chassis to give you a general idea. My setup will be using the same style bag cups, I'll get you some pics of those as well.

[nikwho]

Ok, I am going to give making my own brackets a whirl. I ordered two each of the upper and lower universal brackets. I'll need to pick up some 5.5" tubing/pipe to weld onto the upper to space it down. I would REALLY appreciate some pictures to help guide me along! I want to be able to get it up to the factory-ish camaro height, as well as drop it down. Here are a couple of other bags I was looking at:

Slam Specialties RE Series 5" Air Bag Single Port 200psi
Sale Price $85.00
5.5" Diameter. 2.9" Collapsed Height 8.0" Extended Height

-or-

Slam Specialties RE Series 6" Air Bag Single Port 200psi
Sale Price $85.00
6" Diameter. 2.9" Collapsed Height 10.0" Extended Height

I was leaning toward the 6" bag since its extended height is a couple of inches taller. I want to be able to get it up to the normal ride height of the camaro suspension.




Thanks a bunch! Nik

[S10Fan]

I don't think you want to space them down. I think you'll have a better visual once I post some pictures.

BTW.....You may want to post some bag questions in the suspension forum. You may get a quicker response.

[S10Fan]

Here's a link to check out. these deal with S-10 frames but there isn't that much difference for what you're trying to accomplish.


http://www.blazinlow.com/index.php?what=tech/bags/bags

[nikwho]

Good info! thank you! I see what needs to be cut now. Looks like quite a bit of work! haha. I better get on it! I wanna start working on a GTO project one of these days!

[entourageguy]

over in the suspension forum there are a few guys offering deals right now
here is one
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440242

AVS Jason is a nother one

[nikwho]

Thank you. I found that earlier after posting this. I actually have spoken with Jason today and will get all set up from him. Thanks!

[ZR2RICK]

I HAVE PICS OF MY BAGGED 57 IN MY BUILD THREAD IN THE " PROJECTS AND BUILDS SECTION, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484701 HOPE THEY HELP., oops sorry for the caps.