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11-12-2005, 09:53 AM
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Air bag suspension
I was told that there is a company that makes 67-72 chevy front and rear air bag brackets and plates. That with a little frame drilling they can be bolted up. I am thinking it was called suicide door or something. Any of you know this company or know of any company that sells mounting bag plates made for the 67-72 trucks. Also have you used them. THANKS !!
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11-12-2005, 09:57 AM
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Chevy Forever
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Re: Air bag suspension
you would be right about the name and here is the link to their web page
http://www.*****************/ I have just recently used there front mounting plates but I didn't get the rear becuase I am mounting the bags in the stock coil spring location. and all you have to do to mount them is drill 4 holes per side in your crossmember.
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11-12-2005, 07:11 PM
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Too Many Clubs Club
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Re: Air bag suspension
SuicideDoors is where I got everything used in my Air Bag Installation Guide in the FAQ section.
Here's the link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=129463
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11-12-2005, 11:02 PM
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Re: Air bag suspension
Thanx for posting the link MrShelley...I've been wanting to add it to my favorites for awhile but haven't seen it posted lately...how's the project coming?
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11-13-2005, 01:00 AM
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Re: Air bag suspension
Shev - there are all sorts of good posts in the FAQ section
 
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11-13-2005, 10:06 AM
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Re: Air bag suspension
Thats cool thanks ! But what size bags are you guys using. Some company I have found have diffrent height,dia. and weight bags.
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11-13-2005, 03:29 PM
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Trucker.
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Re: Air bag suspension
Firestone F6873(224c/2600lb) or a Slam Specialties RS72.
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11-13-2005, 05:08 PM
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Re: Air bag suspension
Same bags front and rear?
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11-13-2005, 08:13 PM
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Trucker.
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Re: Air bag suspension
If it's the 67-72 yes.
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11-13-2005, 10:45 PM
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Head Peon
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Re: Air bag suspension
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04-09-2009, 01:43 PM
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Re: Air bag suspension
Some things ..Mr Shelly should add to the air bag thread
REAR: What size are the bolts? 2 Long lower bolts 4 top mounting bolts Air line hole size and drill bit size Air bag mounting hole size and drill bit size FRONT: Size of bolts Hole size and drill bit size for the top mounting plate. 8 bolts nuts and washers for top plate 4 bolts and washer for top bag mount 4 bolts and washer for bottom bag mount Also the guys at Suicide Doors recomend that you use the round plates on the back. Weld them to the frame and trailing arms. This way the bag sits entirely on steel. If you just use the frame and trailing arm part of the bag is overhanging.
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04-09-2009, 01:48 PM
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Re: Air bag suspension
Also if you can't turn your frame upside down I guess you have to drill laying on your back! lol
Awsome pics BTW It has helped alot. I just need the hardware and brill bit sizes...........then start drilling Anybody with a plazma cutter want a free night or two in Niagara Falls to go to the SUNDOWER feel free to bring it over......lol
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04-13-2009, 02:03 PM
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Re: Air bag suspension
Plasma cutter for the 1" hole is a breeze.....pics are coming of my install....soon
$45 for the day.
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04-13-2009, 02:13 PM
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Re: Air bag suspension
You realize this thread is over 3 years old, right?
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04-13-2009, 04:26 PM
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Re: Air bag suspension
O ya. Old info is still good info. Need to make ONE big super thread on airbags
Makn one braa
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