air over leaf opinion

[chuychevy82lwb]

So im thinking about this for my silverado since I like the idea of bags jist not cutting n hacking my bed thinking about. Going with a flipkit blocks n shackels then doing a pipe notch and then the bags with everything mounted under ther bed w err e I have my 2nd gas tank n running a edc for air just wNt to c what yall think good idea or just scrap it ?
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[cory d]

flip, drop shackles and running just the main leaf with the next longest leaf should get your axel into the frame. then i guess you could run bags set up like helper bags

[andrewmp6]

You know ridetech and porterbuilt both have rear air bag kits that don't make you cut up the bed.Take a look at them http://www.ridetech.com/store/1973-1...ar-system.html and http://www.azproperformance.com/Port...eluxe-Kit.html

[mrolds88]

I would worry about axle wrap with 2 leaves. I would use a pair of links added to keep the axle where it should be.

[blazer2007]

Originally Posted by mrolds88

I would worry about axle wrap with 2 leaves. I would use a pair of links added to keep the axle where it should be.

do you mean like a ladder bar setup?

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by mrolds88

I would worry about axle wrap with 2 leaves. I would use a pair of links added to keep the axle where it should be.

Unless your running 400+ HP its not an issue. I had that set up on my 77 at one time with a Ramjet 350 and had no axle wrap issues. I could break the tires loose and chirp in second with no concern.

[TexasSteve]

I had a '97 4dr Tahoe set up that way years ago. Me & my late wife used to run autocross so it had to be able to still tow the flatbed & Camaro on it.

I bought a set of AirLift bags (nothing existed for the Tahoe so i had to adapt something) & pulled leafs to drop the Tahoe but used the bags as the actual suspension/lift. No notch, no drop shackles. no drop hangers. Worked out great. Just had to add air when I towed & let air out when I didn't tow.

[chuychevy82lwb]

flip, drop shackles and running just the main leaf with the next longest leaf should get your axel into the frame. then i guess you could run bags set up like helper bags

thats why im thinking about a pipe notch now the only thing im worried about is the pumpkin hittin the bed
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[chuychevy82lwb]

Unless your running 400+ HP its not an issue. I had that set up on my 77 at one time with a Ramjet 350 and had no axle wrap issues. I could break the tires loose and chirp in second with no concern

ive seen ur set up and to say the truth u kinda inspired me to run that kinda set up just wana kno whats ur opinion on it
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[mrolds88]

I would think ladder bars would work. However I was thinking about bars like on a 4 link. Mounted on the opposite side of the axle. As in if you have the springs under the axle, mount the bars above the axle, with the mount holes the same distance apart, front and back. Just my $0.02.

[chuychevy82lwb]

But if t hatd the case might as well do a full 4 link in the rear dnt u think but in doing that there does the bed and wheel wells
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[northeimcustom]

just finished doing mine. pretty much same thing except i did a bolt in c notch. i cut bed braces for shackle clearance and also cut another part of a brace under the bed that the pumpkin hit make it even lower, bed pan isnt cut up at all

[school boy]

I done the bag over leaf set up using a airlift 5000# bag set. I done it for hauling since a flip kit and 2 inch drop axles put the axle right under the frame even with the bump stops removed. btw, if you intend to run the bags aired up more than an 1-1.5 inched, you will need a pan hard bar

[chuychevy82lwb]

Originally Posted by school boy

I done the bag over leaf set up using a airlift 5000# bag set. I done it for hauling since a flip kit and 2 inch drop axles put the axle right under the frame even with the bump stops removed. btw, if you intend to run the bags aired up more than an 1-1.5 inched, you will need a pan hard bar

Im thinking about running firestone 9000 and. Im thinking about mounting the bags on the leaf springs infront of the axel some what like what "helper bag kit " mount u know or do u think that its would be better to run it the way u did ? And did u have a fullvrear bag system or didd u have the bags and schrader values
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[cochino12]

i ran AOL on my dually, 2 leafs, firestone 9000's, no panhard, no axle wrap, 454tbi... cheap and easy

[school boy]

the reason I ran them on the axle was the u bolts would take the complete load if I put the bags on the leaf springs. my way, the axle bear the weight.
At first I used the valves and put them in the rear bumper. then I done a compressor uder the hood and the control in the cab:

The reason for the pan hard bar is when the bags are all the way up, the rear end swayed and the truck felt like the back end was on ice

[TexasSteve]

Originally Posted by school boy

I done the bag over leaf set up using a airlift 5000# bag set. I done it for hauling since a flip kit and 2 inch drop axles put the axle right under the frame even with the bump stops removed. btw, if you intend to run the bags aired up more than an 1-1.5 inched, you will need a pan hard bar

That is the same Airlift kit that I used on my Tahoe. I took it off before trading it in & still have it, but gotta replace one of the springs before I use it. Or just sell it as-is. Never can decide if I wanna sell the kit or not mainly because I'm not sure I wanna lift or lower the truck.

[chuychevy82lwb]

Originally Posted by cochino12

i ran AOL on my dually, 2 leafs, firestone 9000's, no panhard, no axle wrap, 454tbi... cheap and easy

What do u think of it is it worth doing it or just do a full 4 link and rise the bed n all that good stuff n to all who answered this thread thanks n do yall think ill be fine if I run this set up and havr 24s on my truk
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[chuychevy82lwb]

Originally Posted by TexasSteve

That is the same Airlift kit that I used on my Tahoe. I took it off before trading it in & still have it, but gotta replace one of the springs before I use it. Or just sell it as-is. Never can decide if I wanna sell the kit or not mainly because I'm not sure I wanna lift or lower the truck.

Well if u would decied to sell it hit me up a pm and give me the price n what it includes maybe we can work something out I wnt need a compressor do to the fact that I have a york with custom brackets for it
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[cochino12]

Originally Posted by chuychevy82lwb

What do u think of it is it worth doing it or just do a full 4 link and rise the bed n all that good stuff n to all who answered this thread thanks n do yall think ill be fine if I run this set up and havr 24s on my truk
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Depends on what you are looking for, I wasnt really too concerned about laying frame so it got me a little lower, and it rode great. I did have a small hole cut in the bed to get the rear down another 1-2" though.

[chuychevy82lwb]

Originally Posted by cochino12

Depends on what you are looking for, I wasnt really too concerned about laying frame so it got me a little lower, and it rode great. I did have a small hole cut in the bed to get the rear down another 1-2" though.

Now not trying to lay frame just wana be able to drop n lift when I wantbu kno n were ur bagson the leafs of on the diff. ?
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[school boy]

Originally Posted by TexasSteve

That is the same Airlift kit that I used on my Tahoe. I took it off before trading it in & still have it, but gotta replace one of the springs before I use it. Or just sell it as-is. Never can decide if I wanna sell the kit or not mainly because I'm not sure I wanna lift or lower the truck.

Not sure on how different each kit is but mine was for a f450 truck. I knew i would have to custom the mounting so most any kit worked for me. Plus i got mine cheap as a open box item but new
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[cochino12]

Originally Posted by chuychevy82lwb

Now not trying to lay frame just wana be able to drop n lift when I wantbu kno n were ur bagson the leafs of on the diff. ?
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on the leaf and behind the axle

[chuychevy82lwb]

Originally Posted by cochino12

on the leaf and behind the axle

Orale by the thats one sik lookin dully man love the blue on it n how big was the opening on the bed that u mentioned
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