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redone71 · 08-20-2003, 09:11 AM

Is it possible to run air bags on 20's without cutting bed and front wheel wells? If not what is the largest diameter possible with this configuration.

nosto · 08-20-2003, 10:53 AM

Redone71 -

I couldn't tell you what's the largest diameter you can use without cutting, but I'm running 255/45X20s on 20X8s, front and rear. With bags dumped, I have about 1/2" clearence from the top of the tire to the fender in front and 1 1/2" in back. It is fully drivable when dumped, but only on really smooth surfaces, otherwise it tends to shake your fillings loose.

My setup is a little different: While most board members have used drop spindles, my truck already had dropped lower A-arms, about a 2 1/2" pocket (and no bumpstops), so I didn't bother changing. Also, I understand the stepsides have a 'bit' less space in the rear for wide tires; you could likely go a bit wider - 275? 285? on a fleetside.

redone71 · 08-20-2003, 11:42 AM

Thanks Nosto. Do you have a pic of ride height?

fastbagged68 · 08-20-2003, 11:43 AM

You can go low but it will sit about the height of the other truck in this post. You might want to go with 18's and a small tire- check out the 65 pickup on my website- www.dragginbycustoms.com - that truck has got a small hole in the bed so imagine the rear sitting up another 2 inches. Hope this helps.

redone71 · 08-20-2003, 12:12 PM

fastbagged I cannot see the pic just a red x in the upper left corner

fastbagged68 · 08-20-2003, 12:38 PM

Click on projects then click on carlo 65 pickup and it should come up then. I did not do the work on that truck. I sold him that kit. and he did the install.

08-20-2003, 09:11 AM	#1
redone71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Edmond, Okla. Posts: 65	Air Bag Question Is it possible to run air bags on 20's without cutting bed and front wheel wells? If not what is the largest diameter possible with this configuration. __________________ On the eighth day, he made trucks and saw they were good.

08-20-2003, 10:53 AM	#2
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	Redone71 - I couldn't tell you what's the largest diameter you can use without cutting, but I'm running 255/45X20s on 20X8s, front and rear. With bags dumped, I have about 1/2" clearence from the top of the tire to the fender in front and 1 1/2" in back. It is fully drivable when dumped, but only on really smooth surfaces, otherwise it tends to shake your fillings loose. My setup is a little different: While most board members have used drop spindles, my truck already had dropped lower A-arms, about a 2 1/2" pocket (and no bumpstops), so I didn't bother changing. Also, I understand the stepsides have a 'bit' less space in the rear for wide tires; you could likely go a bit wider - 275? 285? on a fleetside. Attached Images __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!

08-20-2003, 11:42 AM	#3
redone71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Edmond, Okla. Posts: 65	Thanks Nosto. Do you have a pic of ride height? __________________ On the eighth day, he made trucks and saw they were good.

08-20-2003, 12:12 PM	#5
redone71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Edmond, Okla. Posts: 65	fastbagged I cannot see the pic just a red x in the upper left corner __________________ On the eighth day, he made trucks and saw they were good.

08-20-2003, 11:43 AM	#4
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	You can go low but it will sit about the height of the other truck in this post. You might want to go with 18's and a small tire- check out the 65 pickup on my website- www.dragginbycustoms.com - that truck has got a small hole in the bed so imagine the rear sitting up another 2 inches. Hope this helps.

08-20-2003, 12:38 PM	#6
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Click on projects then click on carlo 65 pickup and it should come up then. I did not do the work on that truck. I sold him that kit. and he did the install.



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