trouble lowering 71' leaf rear, want bags - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

robsm88 · 07-01-2006, 07:36 PM

OK, so here is the question. What is the best way to bag it in the rear, since I don't have trailing arms. All the trailing arm brackets are still there though.

I am in the process of setting up the chassis for my GenIII swap. Now I hit a few new problems. I did the rear flip but I am not happy with the results. Witht the amount of work to set up everything, I think I will just bag it instead.
The flip gave me more drop than I planned, so now front is too high.
The shocks sit too horizontal to work properly so I need to relocate mounts.
The axle is now too far forward in the wheelwell.

JameslovesJammie · 07-03-2006, 12:25 AM

Any pics of how it turned out?

Musclerodz · 07-03-2006, 12:52 AM

Air Ride just came out with a Air Bar rear setup recently. I belive it was being discussed in the suspension section.

Mike

*Shane* · 07-03-2006, 01:01 AM

Dont' waste your money with Air Ride. Over-priced parts to go along with their inflated egos and cheesy decals.

You can bag your truck for less than half of what ART charges for one of their "kits" ... do a search for "air bags" and you should have a couple of days worth of reading.

Primered_69 · 07-03-2006, 05:57 PM

Try this thread for an ideal about leaf and bags

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=158440

robsm88 · 07-03-2006, 10:12 PM

Here are some pics.

After researching, I am definitely gonna do 4-link. What are the benefits of parallel vs triangulated. I understand what they are, but which works better for bags? I am not building this truck to lay frame. My biggest concerns are performance.

**N2TRUX** · 07-03-2006, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by robsm88

After researching, I am definitely gonna do 4-link. What are the benefits of parallel vs triangulated. ....

The intended advantage of a triangulated 4 link over a parallel is not having to use a panhard rod to locate the axle. If you have enough room to triangulate the bars it can be effective. If you go with a 4 link, I think you would be better off using a parallel set up.

Another option if your not trying to go really low is a bag over leaf set up like I used on my 77 Cheyenne...

72MARIO · 07-04-2006, 08:42 AM

That is a coil frame. Just so you know.

robsm88 · 07-04-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

That is a coil frame. Just so you know.

Thanks, I did know that, The PO used a camaro rear I believe. The leafs are only 2.25 wide which has been a big pain so far. All the trailing arm mounts are still intact, but I would rather not go back that route.

**N2TRUX** · 07-04-2006, 03:31 PM

Consider this...

chevymad · 07-04-2006, 04:12 PM

These trucks used the narrow leaf's.. the 73 ups arent a direct bolt in.. 1/4" wider. I used a 74 rear in my leaf sprung truck with the flipkit it works fine on the early leaf's.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-04-2006, 04:23 PM

Truck I saw on the internet had leafs w/ bags, it will work

07-01-2006, 07:36 PM	#1
robsm88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: az Posts: 114	trouble lowering 71' leaf rear, want bags OK, so here is the question. What is the best way to bag it in the rear, since I don't have trailing arms. All the trailing arm brackets are still there though. I am in the process of setting up the chassis for my GenIII swap. Now I hit a few new problems. I did the rear flip but I am not happy with the results. Witht the amount of work to set up everything, I think I will just bag it instead. The flip gave me more drop than I planned, so now front is too high. The shocks sit too horizontal to work properly so I need to relocate mounts. The axle is now too far forward in the wheelwell. Last edited by robsm88; 07-02-2006 at 12:33 PM.

07-03-2006, 12:25 AM	#2
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: trouble lowering 71' leaf rear, want bags Any pics of how it turned out? __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

07-03-2006, 12:52 AM	#3
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: trouble lowering 71' leaf rear, want bags Air Ride just came out with a Air Bar rear setup recently. I belive it was being discussed in the suspension section. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

07-03-2006, 01:01 AM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: trouble lowering 71' leaf rear, want bags Dont' waste your money with Air Ride. Over-priced parts to go along with their inflated egos and cheesy decals. You can bag your truck for less than half of what ART charges for one of their "kits" ... do a search for "air bags" and you should have a couple of days worth of reading. Last edited by Shane; 07-03-2006 at 01:02 AM.

07-03-2006, 05:57 PM	#5
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: trouble lowering 71' leaf rear, want bags Try this thread for an ideal about leaf and bags http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=158440 __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

07-03-2006, 10:12 PM	#6
robsm88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: az Posts: 114	Re: trouble lowering 71' leaf rear, want bags Here are some pics. After researching, I am definitely gonna do 4-link. What are the benefits of parallel vs triangulated. I understand what they are, but which works better for bags? I am not building this truck to lay frame. My biggest concerns are performance. Attached Images

07-04-2006, 08:42 AM	#8
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: trouble lowering 71' leaf rear, want bags That is a coil frame. Just so you know. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-04-2006, 03:31 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: trouble lowering 71' leaf rear, want bags Consider this... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-04-2006, 04:12 PM	#11
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	Re: trouble lowering 71' leaf rear, want bags These trucks used the narrow leaf's.. the 73 ups arent a direct bolt in.. 1/4" wider. I used a 74 rear in my leaf sprung truck with the flipkit it works fine on the early leaf's. __________________ 70 C10 long fleet, 355/200 4r, 6 lug disc conversion, 3" drop 70 gmc changed to 67/8 chevy, 454 with voodoo cam, th400, all 74 running gear.. in progress

07-04-2006, 04:23 PM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: trouble lowering 71' leaf rear, want bags Truck I saw on the internet had leafs w/ bags, it will work __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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