Front airbag airline exit point?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

phantom dually · 08-27-2003, 09:24 PM

Where is the best spot to drill the hole to run the airline out from the bag in the front?? Also I assume it would be very wise to put a grommet of sort in to?? Anyone GOT PICS??

Izzy · 08-28-2003, 09:46 AM

I drilled a hole on the backside of the coil pocket and ran my lines down the frame. I used a grommet but I don't have any pics, sorry.

**N2TRUX** · 08-28-2003, 09:56 AM

Phantom, I 'm the same as 5-8. I don't have any pics of where the line exits. It depends on what degree of angle fitting you use as to where it should exit at, but it will probably come out the top.

On my 77 it came to the inside, so there were fewer holes drilled. If a grommet won't work, slide a piece of rubber hose over the line for protection.

If you are using dot plastic line, be very careful around it. Even the slightest slip with a razor can cause a scratch that will later split when under pressure...

Ask me how I know?

fastbagged68 · 08-28-2003, 12:00 PM

Phantom- run it straight up and out. You are runnig cups right? If you go out the side you are going to have to drill 2 holes and make sure they line up all the time. On mine I ran a line straight up and out- I put my bag in there and check where my line will go straight through. It works on the newer truck that I have done. I will try and take a pic in the next couple days and show you what I mean.

phantom dually · 08-28-2003, 05:52 PM

tHANKS GUYS!!

loweredd · 08-29-2003, 12:17 PM

That's exactly what I did on my 84 yesterday. I am using 1/2 ID push-loc line, and I wrapped a split piece of heater hose around it where it goes through the crossmember.....worked REAL slick.

- Dan

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Originally posted by fastbagged68
Phantom- run it straight up and out. You are runnig cups right? If you go out the side you are going to have to drill 2 holes and make sure they line up all the time. On mine I ran a line straight up and out- I put my bag in there and check where my line will go straight through. It works on the newer truck that I have done. I will try and take a pic in the next couple days and show you what I mean.

phantom dually · 08-29-2003, 07:05 PM

I may get really crazy (stupid) and run hard line through the frame and then into bag?? Probably kind of hard at the connection point to access though!! would really look sweet!!

**N2TRUX** · 08-29-2003, 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
I may get really crazy (stupid) and run hard line through the frame and then into bag?? ....would really look sweet!!

It would look sweet. You really like to abuse yourself don't you? Hey it's only another few days(or weeks) work, why not...

phantom dually · 08-29-2003, 10:51 PM

Man Ive got so much time and $$ in this now why turn back. I would really like to get a mag shoot one day when I get this complete. I can only hope!!

08-27-2003, 09:24 PM	#1
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Front airbag airline exit point?? Where is the best spot to drill the hole to run the airline out from the bag in the front?? Also I assume it would be very wise to put a grommet of sort in to?? Anyone GOT PICS??

08-28-2003, 09:56 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Phantom, I 'm the same as 5-8. I don't have any pics of where the line exits. It depends on what degree of angle fitting you use as to where it should exit at, but it will probably come out the top. On my 77 it came to the inside, so there were fewer holes drilled. If a grommet won't work, slide a piece of rubber hose over the line for protection. If you are using dot plastic line, be very careful around it. Even the slightest slip with a razor can cause a scratch that will later split when under pressure... Ask me how I know? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-28-2003, 05:52 PM	#5
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	tHANKS GUYS!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-29-2003, 07:05 PM	#7
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I may get really crazy (stupid) and run hard line through the frame and then into bag?? Probably kind of hard at the connection point to access though!! would really look sweet!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-29-2003, 10:51 PM	#9
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Man Ive got so much time and $$ in this now why turn back. I would really like to get a mag shoot one day when I get this complete. I can only hope!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-28-2003, 09:46 AM	#2
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	I drilled a hole on the backside of the coil pocket and ran my lines down the frame. I used a grommet but I don't have any pics, sorry.

08-28-2003, 12:00 PM	#4
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Phantom- run it straight up and out. You are runnig cups right? If you go out the side you are going to have to drill 2 holes and make sure they line up all the time. On mine I ran a line straight up and out- I put my bag in there and check where my line will go straight through. It works on the newer truck that I have done. I will try and take a pic in the next couple days and show you what I mean.



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