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tader · 07-31-2007, 05:40 PM

im kind of new to the board but i am building a 64 chevy truck lwb, i have bought a frame that goes to 85 chevy that i am going to drop the crossmember and front suspension to put on my 64, i also want to put air bags on it what kind of modifications will i have do to the suspension to put airbags on, i also want to try keep the stock control arms and trailing arms but go as low as possible. thanks for any info

ClassicAutoResto · 07-31-2007, 10:11 PM

Welcome to the board!!! Glad to see a fellow Kentuckian here!!! I am not big on bags, but this site is a wealth of knowledge, and some really great people!!

Jerry

PrerunnerRob · 08-01-2007, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tader

im kind of new to the board but i am building a 64 chevy truck lwb, i have bought a frame that goes to 85 chevy that i am going to drop the crossmember and front suspension to put on my 64, i also want to put air bags on it what kind of modifications will i have do to the suspension to put airbags on, i also want to try keep the stock control arms and trailing arms but go as low as possible. thanks for any info

The real question is, do you want to lay rocker, have an adjustable ride height, or just be able to haul stuff. Airbags are awesome, I am laying out my truck to the rockers, and it involves alot more then just putting bags on your truck. If you are satisfied with dropping your truck to the front and rear crossmembers, you can use bags in your stock coil pockets to lay it down that far. Just ask what you want to do, and there is wealth of information that people are willing to share on here.

salazar44 · 08-01-2007, 01:18 AM

What are rockers? Im Lame!

**ChiefRocka** · 08-01-2007, 02:02 AM

They are part of the valve train..."Rocker-arms"......

tader · 08-01-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

The real question is, do you want to lay rocker, have an adjustable ride height, or just be able to haul stuff. Airbags are awesome, I am laying out my truck to the rockers, and it involves alot more then just putting bags on your truck. If you are satisfied with dropping your truck to the front and rear crossmembers, you can use bags in your stock coil pockets to lay it down that far. Just ask what you want to do, and there is wealth of information that people are willing to share on here.

well i would really like to lay rockers but i dont have the money to do a lot of upgrades and i have not a lot of experience when it comes to suspension and frame work.

PrerunnerRob · 08-01-2007, 10:22 PM

If you want to lay rocker, you need to buy Porterbuilts dropmember kit, or z the frame up front, notch the rear frame, and rework the crossmembers under the truck. It's a pain to go this far, but thats the price you must pay to go this low.

And for who asked the question, rockers are the panels on the body beneath the doors.

jchav62 · 08-02-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by salazar44

What are rockers? Im Lame!

The piece under the doors at the bottom of the body.

tader · 08-02-2007, 03:42 PM

thanks for all the information shared it helps a lot. here pretty soon i am going to make a thread of my build.

tader · 08-02-2007, 03:54 PM

one more question, what is the best company to order bags from?

07-31-2007, 05:40 PM	#1
tader Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hopkinsville, Ky. Posts: 4	question about airbags im kind of new to the board but i am building a 64 chevy truck lwb, i have bought a frame that goes to 85 chevy that i am going to drop the crossmember and front suspension to put on my 64, i also want to put air bags on it what kind of modifications will i have do to the suspension to put airbags on, i also want to try keep the stock control arms and trailing arms but go as low as possible. thanks for any info

07-31-2007, 10:11 PM	#2
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: question about airbags Welcome to the board!!! Glad to see a fellow Kentuckian here!!! I am not big on bags, but this site is a wealth of knowledge, and some really great people!! Jerry

08-01-2007, 01:18 AM	#4
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: question about airbags What are rockers? Im Lame! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

08-01-2007, 02:02 AM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: question about airbags They are part of the valve train..."Rocker-arms"...... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-01-2007, 10:22 PM	#7
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: question about airbags If you want to lay rocker, you need to buy Porterbuilts dropmember kit, or z the frame up front, notch the rear frame, and rework the crossmembers under the truck. It's a pain to go this far, but thats the price you must pay to go this low. And for who asked the question, rockers are the panels on the body beneath the doors.

08-02-2007, 03:42 PM	#9
tader Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hopkinsville, Ky. Posts: 4	Re: question about airbags thanks for all the information shared it helps a lot. here pretty soon i am going to make a thread of my build.

08-02-2007, 03:54 PM	#10
tader Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hopkinsville, Ky. Posts: 4	Re: question about airbags one more question, what is the best company to order bags from?



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