Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tcb-1 · 06-24-2011, 12:10 AM

Gang,
Don't know if anyone has covered it, so don't shoot me if they have.

I had installed Dominator D2600 bags on my vehicle (shhh, it's a Cadillac), front and back. I had mocked up everything twice and was sure I would be able to run an 8" bag up front in the coil pocket........ nope. The Dominators, while aired out were 8" outside diameter, but increased to at least 8.6" when pressurized. This may not sound like a lot, but when space is at a premium, a 1/4" a side can make or break an install..... which it did, in my case.

So after contacting Slam Specialities and talking a bit with Keith (lolife99) who loves S.S. products, I decided to get RE-7's. However after another phone call with S.S., I decided to try the new SS series bags, more particularly, the SS-7's.

I got them in this week and was very surprised with the fit and finish. The bases are composite and this cuts the weight down considerably. If your taking score at home, this also means cheaper shipping costs.

I was a bit skeptical about the composite bases, but S.S. said as long as I have full contact with a plate, or cup, I'd be fine. Oh yeah, the SS series is also cheaper than the RE-7's.

Remember my outside diameter constraint? After testing the bag under pressure outside and installed in the vehicle, the diameter did not grow. (S.S. advertised this point, but I didn't believe them.)

The threaded inserts for 3/8" mounting bolts appeared stainless steel and 1/2" NPT was brass and were crisp and tight. I'm not going to poo poo on Dominators, but I had to chase the threads on every Dominator bag I ever installed because of paint or rust. Yes, rust.

Lastly, the Slam Specialities are also made in America, and that's way cool too.

Like I said, I'm not a paid spokesman nor do I play an actor on tv. I just though someone may benefit from my trial and error!

SBTork · 06-24-2011, 12:46 AM

excellent, thanks for sharing your experience

**lolife99** · 06-24-2011, 01:24 AM

Thanks for the info.
I have a set of SS-7's for my next project.

Post up pics when you get them installed!

tech@scottshotrods · 06-24-2011, 11:08 AM

we sell them all the time with 0 failures to date... awesome bag and yes the are made here in California Family Owned and Operated.

texastrendz · 06-24-2011, 11:51 AM

This is the only airbag i will use. Just for the simple fact that they do not expand under pressure.

roofingbloke · 06-24-2011, 12:28 PM

I was almost tempted with the dominators but chose the ss bags,

tech@scottshotrods · 06-24-2011, 12:49 PM

we sell the ss serries cheap and we have them instock!

tcb-1 · 06-24-2011, 03:35 PM

^^^^ agreed!

make sure to support the vendors that support us gang!

BB72CHEVKT · 06-24-2011, 04:13 PM

MADE IN THE IN USA love that

TS4864 · 01-29-2012, 11:20 PM

So I'm debating this very topic for 69 project. I have the dominators on my body dropped 91 and I'm very pleased with the lift and ride they provide. Do the slams ride better than the doms? I'll be using the porter built drop member. I don't even use shocks on the from of the '91 and it's ride pretty darn good. Any input from some one who has used both would be great.
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Holt · 01-30-2012, 10:27 PM

planning on bagging my 67 short bed very soon, waiting on my drop spindles right now. So what can i expect to pay for ss series bags? What size bags are typically ran on the front and rear of these trucks?

PBFAB.COM · 01-31-2012, 03:26 PM

We sell them for 75.00 per bag....

jondancer · 10-16-2015, 10:29 PM

Great info thanks

jondancer · 02-29-2016, 11:27 AM

Dominators are also made in USA , Lansing Michigan

06-24-2011, 12:10 AM	#1
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series Gang, Don't know if anyone has covered it, so don't shoot me if they have. I had installed Dominator D2600 bags on my vehicle (shhh, it's a Cadillac), front and back. I had mocked up everything twice and was sure I would be able to run an 8" bag up front in the coil pocket........ nope. The Dominators, while aired out were 8" outside diameter, but increased to at least 8.6" when pressurized. This may not sound like a lot, but when space is at a premium, a 1/4" a side can make or break an install..... which it did, in my case. So after contacting Slam Specialities and talking a bit with Keith (lolife99) who loves S.S. products, I decided to get RE-7's. However after another phone call with S.S., I decided to try the new SS series bags, more particularly, the SS-7's. I got them in this week and was very surprised with the fit and finish. The bases are composite and this cuts the weight down considerably. If your taking score at home, this also means cheaper shipping costs. I was a bit skeptical about the composite bases, but S.S. said as long as I have full contact with a plate, or cup, I'd be fine. Oh yeah, the SS series is also cheaper than the RE-7's. Remember my outside diameter constraint? After testing the bag under pressure outside and installed in the vehicle, the diameter did not grow. (S.S. advertised this point, but I didn't believe them.) The threaded inserts for 3/8" mounting bolts appeared stainless steel and 1/2" NPT was brass and were crisp and tight. I'm not going to poo poo on Dominators, but I had to chase the threads on every Dominator bag I ever installed because of paint or rust. Yes, rust. Lastly, the Slam Specialities are also made in America, and that's way cool too. Like I said, I'm not a paid spokesman nor do I play an actor on tv. I just though someone may benefit from my trial and error! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 06-24-2011 at 12:12 AM.

06-24-2011, 12:46 AM	#2
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series excellent, thanks for sharing your experience __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

06-24-2011, 01:24 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series Thanks for the info. I have a set of SS-7's for my next project. Post up pics when you get them installed! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-24-2011, 11:08 AM	#4
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series we sell them all the time with 0 failures to date... awesome bag and yes the are made here in California Family Owned and Operated.

06-24-2011, 11:51 AM	#5
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series This is the only airbag i will use. Just for the simple fact that they do not expand under pressure.

06-24-2011, 12:28 PM	#6
roofingbloke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: swindon, england Posts: 290	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series I was almost tempted with the dominators but chose the ss bags,

06-24-2011, 12:49 PM	#7
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series we sell the ss serries cheap and we have them instock!

06-24-2011, 03:35 PM	#8
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series ^^^^ agreed! make sure to support the vendors that support us gang! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

06-24-2011, 04:13 PM	#9
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series MADE IN THE IN USA love that __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

01-29-2012, 11:20 PM	#10
TS4864 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Biloxi Mississippi Posts: 5	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series So I'm debating this very topic for 69 project. I have the dominators on my body dropped 91 and I'm very pleased with the lift and ride they provide. Do the slams ride better than the doms? I'll be using the porter built drop member. I don't even use shocks on the from of the '91 and it's ride pretty darn good. Any input from some one who has used both would be great. Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2012, 10:27 PM	#11
Holt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jones Creek, Texas Posts: 38	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series planning on bagging my 67 short bed very soon, waiting on my drop spindles right now. So what can i expect to pay for ss series bags? What size bags are typically ran on the front and rear of these trucks?

01-31-2012, 03:26 PM	#12
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series We sell them for 75.00 per bag....

10-16-2015, 10:29 PM	#13
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series Great info thanks

02-29-2016, 11:27 AM	#14
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: Not a sales pitch! Slam Specialities New SS Series Dominators are also made in USA , Lansing Michigan



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