front air bag install?

[ooimpalaoo]

for the front air bags do i need to have a cup on the lower part of the bag or does it just sit on the lower a arm solo...? ive heard of some people cutting 1 inch off the lower cup...what can be done? thanx

[Pro Performance]

You will need a cup on the bottom of the bag, but you can cut them down to get a little more drop. You just want to make sure the bag doesn't rub on the control arm when deflated. That is why you will see some guys mod their lower arms with a 8" pipe, to allow the bag to sit lower and have clearance.

[Pro Performance]

Few examples. Some guys will just buy new arms if it is in the budget, as it will save you time and you will get better front end geometry with the caster & camber....

[ooimpalaoo]

so if i have a cup on the bag do i weld it to the lower a arm or just let it sit in the spring perch?

[Pro Performance]

No, you don't weld it to the lower arm. Some guys will put light tacks to help hold it in place, but it is not necessary. You won't be able to get to the lower bolts on the bag if it is welded to the lower arm (or it will be very hard to through the small hole at the bottom). The bag will stay in place through the upper bag plate on the crossmember.

[ooimpalaoo]

ok so i can cut my lower bag cups down to 1 inch ?

[ooimpalaoo]

so whats up with the pic above??? i have plates that bolt to the top ...the pic shows no plate and piece cut out so the bag wont rub...is this to get lower? i want mine low

[Pro Performance]

You should be able to cut them down. I would test fit the bag and cup in the lower control arm, and go from there. You can always take off more, but can't add. You might find, they are already as short as possible without the bag touching the arm.

The above pictures show how the lower control arm has ben notched completely out, so the bag can bolt right to the arm without issues. So it doesnt rub anywhere.