I think I wanna bag my 66 Custom Camper - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oem4me · 05-23-2014, 01:09 PM

Relax, it's not what you think. Lol. The cool vintage slide-in camper unit I picked up for my survivor 66 C20 is really heavy, and the truck needs some help with the load when it's on there. Anybody got experience with adding some air bags for extra load carrying on a coil spring C20? Hopefully I can do this simply, without invasive surgery. The main goal is provide help with the weight only when it needs it, as the camper will only be on there part-time. Any recommendations or brand preference for off the shelf kits, or suggestions that will make it easier? Thanks for any input.

C/10 King · 05-23-2014, 03:24 PM

Oh, I just now read past the title, never-mind.
Good luck, anyway.

**MisterC** · 05-23-2014, 03:44 PM

I'm somewhat biased as these guys are local to me, but give them a try. Anyone I know local that tows or carries a load uses their products.

http://www.hellwigproducts.com/

A.T. RockDriller · 05-23-2014, 04:13 PM

oe...,

I hadn't been around for a bit.....but when I saw your post.....I was sure it had been waaaay too long.

Firestone makes great air-ride kits for your truck.
And you could have them install it for you....They'll make sure to plumb them correctly, and you might even see some cool retro cab controls or something in their catalog.

Just do the ol' "look em in the eye" and give em the ol' pre-touch interview so they understand what they're working on and put the right Tech. on it.

Driller

**Captainfab** · 05-24-2014, 01:15 AM

X2 on Firestone.

oem4me · 05-24-2014, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Oh, I just now read past the title, never-mind.
Good luck, anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterC

I'm somewhat biased as these guys are local to me, but give them a try. Anyone I know local that tows or carries a load uses their products.

http://www.hellwigproducts.com/

I'll check them out, thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.T. RockDriller

oe...,

I hadn't been around for a bit.....but when I saw your post.....I was sure it had been waaaay too long.

Firestone makes great air-ride kits for your truck.
And you could have them install it for you....They'll make sure to plumb them correctly, and you might even see some cool retro cab controls or something in their catalog.

Just do the ol' "look em in the eye" and give em the ol' pre-touch interview so they understand what they're working on and put the right Tech. on it.

Driller

Sorry, didn't mean to scare ya. Yeah, and sometimes a cold twelve pack pre-delivered for use at quitting time gets your ride the right attention.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

X2 on Firestone.

That's two for Firestone. They're close too. Will look into it.

05-23-2014, 01:09 PM	#1
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	I think I wanna bag my 66 Custom Camper Relax, it's not what you think. Lol. The cool vintage slide-in camper unit I picked up for my survivor 66 C20 is really heavy, and the truck needs some help with the load when it's on there. Anybody got experience with adding some air bags for extra load carrying on a coil spring C20? Hopefully I can do this simply, without invasive surgery. The main goal is provide help with the weight only when it needs it, as the camper will only be on there part-time. Any recommendations or brand preference for off the shelf kits, or suggestions that will make it easier? Thanks for any input. Attached Images

05-23-2014, 03:24 PM	#2
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: I think I wanna bag my 66 Custom Camper Oh, I just now read past the title, never-mind. Good luck, anyway. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

05-23-2014, 03:44 PM	#3
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: I think I wanna bag my 66 Custom Camper I'm somewhat biased as these guys are local to me, but give them a try. Anyone I know local that tows or carries a load uses their products. http://www.hellwigproducts.com/ __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

05-23-2014, 04:13 PM	#4
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: I think I wanna bag my 66 Custom Camper oe..., I hadn't been around for a bit.....but when I saw your post.....I was sure it had been waaaay too long. Firestone makes great air-ride kits for your truck. And you could have them install it for you....They'll make sure to plumb them correctly, and you might even see some cool retro cab controls or something in their catalog. Just do the ol' "look em in the eye" and give em the ol' pre-touch interview so they understand what they're working on and put the right Tech. on it. Driller __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

05-24-2014, 01:15 AM	#5
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