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jugernot · 11-12-2004, 03:01 AM

Need pics of air bags on rear trailing arms. I want to know if I need to do anything to my frame before I have it powder coated.

ol skool 68 · 11-12-2004, 12:28 PM

i don't have a camera that works at the moment but, my bags bolt in in the same place as the stock coil spring. however i would suggest that you c-notch your frame and do all modifications before powder coating to ensure good fit and finish. that way when you get your frame back, all you have to do is put it back together

good luck
BBB

MrShelley · 11-12-2004, 03:25 PM

Rear bags on Blazer frame. Mounting on a truck frame is identical.

jugernot · 11-12-2004, 09:08 PM

MR Shelly

Do you have any pics of how the bags are attached and plumbed for air delivery? I noticed that yours is not c-notched any reason why? Thanks

68w/sbc406 · 11-12-2004, 09:20 PM

looks c notched to me

MrShelley · 11-12-2004, 10:45 PM

The pics are not of my truck, just one I saw this summer at Texas Heatwave. It is C-notched (as 68w/sbc406 noted). My truck is also notched, although a little differently to accomodate the Early Classic extended track bar.

As far as attaching the bags to the frame, the bottom of the bag bolts to the trailing arm with a single bolt and washer (3/8" I believe). The top requires drilling three holes in the frame, or using a bracket like Air Ride Tech makes.

Check this thread for more info and pix concerning rear bag mounting.

Here's a pic of how my frame is notched on the passenger side to provide clearance for the extended track bar.

jugernot · 11-12-2004, 11:49 PM

Would this C-notch cause problems with the super track bar from Early Classic?

XXL · 11-13-2004, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jugernot

Would this C-notch cause problems with the super track bar from Early Classic?

Take a look at the picture you posted. That black bar near the bottom is the ECE super track bar... being caused problems by the c-notch.

jugernot · 11-13-2004, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Take a look at the picture you posted. That black bar near the bottom is the ECE super track bar... being caused problems by the c-notch.

I see the super track bar, but I am not sure what problems you are refering to, please explain. I am trying to understand how all these things work together before I start my frame. The frame pictured is not my, I used it as an example.

XXL · 11-13-2004, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jugernot

I see the super track bar, but I am not sure what problems you are refering to, please explain. I am trying to understand how all these things work together before I start my frame. The frame pictured is not my, I used it as an example.

The bar is already hitting the bottom of the frame and the rearend isn't up into the c-notch yet.

XXL · 11-13-2004, 12:57 AM

Here's a shot of mine. I extended the opening in the c-notch so the bar could clear. Others have modified the bar end bracket, but my method keeps the bar more horizontal, which is the ideal position for a Panhard bar. Either method works though.

jugernot · 11-13-2004, 01:04 AM

Perfect. Exactly the information I need. Thanks for the detailed explaination and pictures. It really clears things up for me. Now I just have to decide C-notch or no C-notch.

11-12-2004, 03:01 AM	#1
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Need pics of air bags on rear trailing arms. Need pics of air bags on rear trailing arms. I want to know if I need to do anything to my frame before I have it powder coated. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

11-12-2004, 12:28 PM	#2
ol skool 68 turnin wrenches Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: my garage Posts: 263	i don't have a camera that works at the moment but, my bags bolt in in the same place as the stock coil spring. however i would suggest that you c-notch your frame and do all modifications before powder coating to ensure good fit and finish. that way when you get your frame back, all you have to do is put it back together good luck BBB __________________ "three can keep a secret if two are dead" -unknown hell's angel- D.M.C. -FF- 68 SWB full frame off (project ol skool) 2000 s-10 formally bagged but now my daily driver...

11-12-2004, 03:25 PM	#3
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	Rear bags on Blazer frame. Mounting on a truck frame is identical. Attached Images __________________ How I installed my air bags...

11-12-2004, 09:08 PM	#4
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	MR Shelly Do you have any pics of how the bags are attached and plumbed for air delivery? I noticed that yours is not c-notched any reason why? Thanks __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

11-12-2004, 09:20 PM	#5
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	looks c notched to me Attached Images __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-12-2004, 10:45 PM	#6
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	The pics are not of my truck, just one I saw this summer at Texas Heatwave. It is C-notched (as 68w/sbc406 noted). My truck is also notched, although a little differently to accomodate the Early Classic extended track bar. As far as attaching the bags to the frame, the bottom of the bag bolts to the trailing arm with a single bolt and washer (3/8" I believe). The top requires drilling three holes in the frame, or using a bracket like Air Ride Tech makes. Check this thread for more info and pix concerning rear bag mounting. Here's a pic of how my frame is notched on the passenger side to provide clearance for the extended track bar. Attached Images __________________ How I installed my air bags...

11-12-2004, 11:49 PM	#7
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Mr Shelly Would this C-notch cause problems with the super track bar from Early Classic? Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

11-13-2004, 12:57 AM	#11
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Here's a shot of mine. I extended the opening in the c-notch so the bar could clear. Others have modified the bar end bracket, but my method keeps the bar more horizontal, which is the ideal position for a Panhard bar. Either method works though. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

11-13-2004, 01:04 AM	#12
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Perfect. Exactly the information I need. Thanks for the detailed explaination and pictures. It really clears things up for me. Now I just have to decide C-notch or no C-notch. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082



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