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78ChevySilverado · 07-01-2004, 01:24 PM

I was considering airbags and I wanted to what kind of ride you get out of them. If you have airbags on your truck, tell me how your ride quality is and doesit compare to a lowered truck??

Izzy · 07-01-2004, 04:05 PM

I had them on my 83 for about 6 months driving the truck daily and it rode much better than my wifes static dropped 98 Silverado. I had an ART parallel 4 link out back with a sleeve bag and a normal convoluted setup up front. I had Monroe shocks up front and Gabriel red ryders out back, cheap shocks but it rode great.

BeerMonkeY · 07-01-2004, 09:44 PM

i only have th efront of my 89 burb bagged now but it rides a million times better than it did before. i have firestone"2600" 's and belltech shocks.

**N2TRUX** · 07-01-2004, 11:36 PM

If set up properly air bags and the correct shocks will give a ride just as good if not better than a large static drop. On the other hand, nothing will kill the ride quicker than a set of 35 series tires....

BaggedC10 · 07-02-2004, 03:05 AM

I've been through two bag' setups on my truck. Ride quality and handling are largely affected by what kind of shock absorbers are used, bag' placement in the rear, what type front-end bushings are installed (Polygraphite or.....), and if the truck has an anti-sway bar. As N2TRUX mentioned, tire sidewall height makes a BIG difference in ride quality.

My 87' with HAL QA1 shock absorbers, F9000's behind the axle, polygraphite front-end, aftermarket anti-sway bar, and 255/35/ZR20 tires rides/handles awesome. Firm but not harsh.

bagged81 · 07-02-2004, 09:43 AM

I would not buy airbags just to get a better ride. The ride is good but nothing to write home about. I have had my bags on for about 3-4 years now and I have had no problems.

78ChevySilverado · 07-02-2004, 07:16 PM

If lifting and lowering was for the ride and not the looks, no one would have ever done it!

loweredd · 07-07-2004, 07:32 PM

The lower I run mine, the better it rides.

07-01-2004, 01:24 PM	#1
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	How are your Airbags? I was considering airbags and I wanted to what kind of ride you get out of them. If you have airbags on your truck, tell me how your ride quality is and doesit compare to a lowered truck??

07-01-2004, 09:44 PM	#3
BeerMonkeY sold Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PA Posts: 227	i only have th efront of my 89 burb bagged now but it rides a million times better than it did before. i have firestone"2600" 's and belltech shocks. __________________ 07 Rubicon, 2" lift,35's on some bling'n 20"s, warn winch. (20's for sale, 5on5) looking for 73-87 crew cab with 8' bed,2wd,PM me if you see one around

07-02-2004, 03:05 AM	#5
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I've been through two bag' setups on my truck. Ride quality and handling are largely affected by what kind of shock absorbers are used, bag' placement in the rear, what type front-end bushings are installed (Polygraphite or.....), and if the truck has an anti-sway bar. As N2TRUX mentioned, tire sidewall height makes a BIG difference in ride quality. My 87' with HAL QA1 shock absorbers, F9000's behind the axle, polygraphite front-end, aftermarket anti-sway bar, and 255/35/ZR20 tires rides/handles awesome. Firm but not harsh. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

07-02-2004, 09:43 AM	#6
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	I would not buy airbags just to get a better ride. The ride is good but nothing to write home about. I have had my bags on for about 3-4 years now and I have had no problems. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

07-01-2004, 04:05 PM	#2
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	I had them on my 83 for about 6 months driving the truck daily and it rode much better than my wifes static dropped 98 Silverado. I had an ART parallel 4 link out back with a sleeve bag and a normal convoluted setup up front. I had Monroe shocks up front and Gabriel red ryders out back, cheap shocks but it rode great.

07-01-2004, 11:36 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	If set up properly air bags and the correct shocks will give a ride just as good if not better than a large static drop. On the other hand, nothing will kill the ride quicker than a set of 35 series tires....

07-02-2004, 07:16 PM	#7
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	If lifting and lowering was for the ride and not the looks, no one would have ever done it!

07-07-2004, 07:32 PM	#8
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	The lower I run mine, the better it rides.



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