Front Airbag Idea: Bags instead of 2" Drop springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 05-17-2004, 07:03 PM

What I'm thinking about doing. Is getting the bolt-in front bag kit from KP, and bolting it in, instead of doing drop springs.
Reason being...with the bags, I could TAILOR the front drop, I wouldn't get a SPECIFIC amount, I could get the EXACT amount I want, so I can drive around and not rub the front tires, but at the same time, be as low as possible. A friend of mine had his set up like this, and I must say, it rode nice! What do you guys think?
Run something like this:

Set at like 85psi, so it wouldn't be FULLY aired up, but it wouldn't be LAID OUT.

KutThroatKustoms · 05-17-2004, 08:10 PM

Its what you should do imo. Airbags are a great way to get exactly what you want. Go with the bigger 2b7 or 2600 bags up front and you will use less air to get to the same height, giving an even better ride. Dont forget a good shock also and you'll be in heaven. You can air up and drive around, lay out when parked, or lay out when you want to drag on some old lady next to you. Just whatever you needs.

With shocks, i havent found a front end setup that doesnt ride good. You'll still need the crossmember notch to be laid but if you dont wanna be laid, then you dont have to do it.

TIMSPEED · 05-17-2004, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KutThroatKustoms

With shocks, i havent found a front end setup that doesnt ride good. You'll still need the crossmember notch to be laid but if you dont wanna be laid, then you dont have to do it.

Yeah, the ONLY thing I want is around a 5" drop...but I want to do this, so LATER if I DO decide to go all the way, I can at least already have the front done.

**Captkaos** · 05-17-2004, 11:26 PM

I hate to point out the obvious, but that is one of the main reasons to use airbags.

TIMSPEED · 05-17-2004, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

I hate to point out the obvious, but that is one of the main reasons to use airbags.

I know..exactly my point aswell. BTW: Thanks for that pic and post, you made my mind up about it.

KutThroatKustoms · 05-17-2004, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

I hate to point out the obvious, but that is one of the main reasons to use airbags.

That depends. With bags or ppl that admire old trucks and stuff, we kinda intertwin with various ppl that like different styles. Old trucks brings hot rodders, pro street, sport truck, and restorers together, for the love of the same vehicles.

Now with bags, its the same.

Not all setups are geared to laying out. If you are a hot rodder, build your truck to be nice, have great power, etc. then bags are there for the ride. Just like old Ford coupes that are bagged, old trucks that are built by hot rod ppl like Scotts and Boyd's, arent made to lay out, just made to lay low.

So depending what you're into, style wise, bags can just be for ride and to lay lower then stock, but not really wanting to lay.

**Captkaos** · 05-18-2004, 11:49 AM

KutThroatKustoms
We are on the same page, I was addressing the comment here:

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

Reason being...with the bags, I could TAILOR the front drop, I wouldn't get a SPECIFIC amount, I could get the EXACT amount I want....

If you wanted it Low, High, Stock or minimum, you could get it exactly like you wanted it AND get a good ride.

TIMSPEED
You're welcome.

KutThroatKustoms · 05-18-2004, 10:29 PM

Ah okay. i was wondering b/c you didnt quote it, i thought you were answering more to his latest comment about "i might want to lay out"..

My bad man

cojnit · 05-24-2004, 06:19 PM

Who is KP?

BaggedC10 · 05-24-2004, 10:48 PM

www.KPComponents.com

flatblackclassic · 05-25-2004, 08:24 PM

Wow man you read my mind. I've been spinning ideas in my head for a 67 SB that I've had my eye on for a while and will end up purchasing here in the next few weeks. I want to be low for shows but be able to drive around with my truck pretty much at stock height.

*Sublvr72* · 05-26-2004, 05:31 AM

sounds good, I was running this 5-6" static drop before the bags, consisting of cut coils (around 3"-4" drop, plus 2 1/2" drop spindles.

flatblackclassic · 05-26-2004, 09:34 PM

Awesome truck. That's how low I would like my truck sit aired out.

*ghetocrewzer* · 05-26-2004, 11:17 PM

Here's a pic of my Burb bagged w/ 1.5 crossmember drop and bags on the arms on the rear. Lays the pinchweld when air'd out.

flatblackclassic · 05-26-2004, 11:18 PM

I wanna know if I can go as low as SubLuvr with bags and keep my inner fenders. Anyone know?

*ghetocrewzer* · 05-26-2004, 11:42 PM

If you run 20's you can go as low as this pic. It will lay out w/ inner fenders if you run 18's. In the pic I posted the tires are sittin' against the inner fenders in the front, it's pretty low but not as low as Sublvr.

perrosinpata@aol.com · 05-26-2004, 11:56 PM

hey sublvr72 where did you buy your air bag stuff?

*Sublvr72* · 05-27-2004, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by flatblackclassic

Awesome truck. That's how low I would like my truck sit aired out.

That was my static drop on there. now it lays crossmember when aired out...

*Sublvr72* · 05-27-2004, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by perrosinpata@aol.com

hey sublvr72 where did you buy your air bag stuff?

pieced it together from the former sport truck specialties, totally polished, and IF customs. (all local custom car/truck shops)

KutThroatKustoms · 05-27-2004, 06:01 PM

IF? I'm guessing you have a 2 link in the back huh? (no offence, its just the main thing they install/sell)

*Sublvr72* · 05-28-2004, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KutThroatKustoms

IF? I'm guessing you have a 2 link in the back huh? (no offence, its just the main thing they install/sell)

uh...no I have a factory 3 link setup that came on my truck in 1972

05-17-2004, 07:03 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Front Airbag Idea: Bags instead of 2" Drop springs? What I'm thinking about doing. Is getting the bolt-in front bag kit from KP, and bolting it in, instead of doing drop springs. Reason being...with the bags, I could TAILOR the front drop, I wouldn't get a SPECIFIC amount, I could get the EXACT amount I want, so I can drive around and not rub the front tires, but at the same time, be as low as possible. A friend of mine had his set up like this, and I must say, it rode nice! What do you guys think? Run something like this: Set at like 85psi, so it wouldn't be FULLY aired up, but it wouldn't be LAID OUT. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-17-2004, 08:10 PM	#2
KutThroatKustoms drag body or die Join Date: May 2004 Location: Redneck country Posts: 79	Its what you should do imo. Airbags are a great way to get exactly what you want. Go with the bigger 2b7 or 2600 bags up front and you will use less air to get to the same height, giving an even better ride. Dont forget a good shock also and you'll be in heaven. You can air up and drive around, lay out when parked, or lay out when you want to drag on some old lady next to you. Just whatever you needs. With shocks, i havent found a front end setup that doesnt ride good. You'll still need the crossmember notch to be laid but if you dont wanna be laid, then you dont have to do it. __________________ -Bobby-

05-17-2004, 11:26 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I hate to point out the obvious, but that is one of the main reasons to use airbags. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

05-18-2004, 10:29 PM	#8
KutThroatKustoms drag body or die Join Date: May 2004 Location: Redneck country Posts: 79	Ah okay. i was wondering b/c you didnt quote it, i thought you were answering more to his latest comment about "i might want to lay out".. My bad man __________________ -Bobby-

05-24-2004, 06:19 PM	#9
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	Who is KP? __________________ Got "the Midas Touch!"

05-24-2004, 10:48 PM	#10
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	www.KPComponents.com __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

05-25-2004, 08:24 PM	#11
flatblackclassic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 210	Wow man you read my mind. I've been spinning ideas in my head for a 67 SB that I've had my eye on for a while and will end up purchasing here in the next few weeks. I want to be low for shows but be able to drive around with my truck pretty much at stock height.

05-26-2004, 05:31 AM	#12
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	sounds good, I was running this 5-6" static drop before the bags, consisting of cut coils (around 3"-4" drop, plus 2 1/2" drop spindles.

05-26-2004, 09:34 PM	#13
flatblackclassic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 210	Awesome truck. That's how low I would like my truck sit aired out.

05-26-2004, 11:17 PM	#14
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	Layed out Here's a pic of my Burb bagged w/ 1.5 crossmember drop and bags on the arms on the rear. Lays the pinchweld when air'd out. Attached Images

05-26-2004, 11:18 PM	#15
flatblackclassic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 210	I wanna know if I can go as low as SubLuvr with bags and keep my inner fenders. Anyone know?

05-26-2004, 11:42 PM	#16
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	Flatblack If you run 20's you can go as low as this pic. It will lay out w/ inner fenders if you run 18's. In the pic I posted the tires are sittin' against the inner fenders in the front, it's pretty low but not as low as Sublvr. Attached Images

05-26-2004, 11:56 PM	#17
perrosinpata@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Arlington TN Posts: 327	hey sublvr72 where did you buy your air bag stuff?

05-27-2004, 06:01 PM	#20
KutThroatKustoms drag body or die Join Date: May 2004 Location: Redneck country Posts: 79	IF? I'm guessing you have a 2 link in the back huh? (no offence, its just the main thing they install/sell) __________________ -Bobby-



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