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FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-18-2007, 04:59 AM

What bags are you guys running with the rear trailing arm set-up and how do you like it would you have ran another bag. I already have firestones in the front and was just gonna run the identical bag in the back but thought Id ask 1st. BTW I have the 2600's in the front.

ZBS 64 · 12-18-2007, 07:13 AM

Some of run slam bags,I have slams up front and out back.

SCOTI · 12-18-2007, 09:49 AM

I had 2600's on the rear of my 68 w/1.5" blocks. For reference, @ ride height the top of the axle tube is inside the frame rail 1" & the pumpkin barely peeks through the hole in the bed floor. This was about 30psi of air & I felt the ride was 'bouncy'. I needed to increase pressure to about 35psi min to smooth out the bounce but that raised the rear (too much rake).

I swapped to some smaller RE-6 Slams as well as some home-built 2" blocks. My logic is the slightly smaller bag will require more air psi for the same overall height which should eliminate the bouncy ride w/o the rake.

Unfortunately I haven't had it back on the road to confirm my theory.

pissonNOS · 12-18-2007, 11:15 AM

im running re7s here

*Shane* · 12-18-2007, 12:08 PM

2,600 in front & 2,400 in rear ....

pissonNOS · 12-18-2007, 01:55 PM

im noticing not many people running slam specialties or other bags designed for airride applications why is that? just personal preference? ive always kind of wondered this you even see on the tv shows they hardly ever use slam bags

jasonb72 · 12-18-2007, 08:13 PM

I bought RE7s for the rear, but will probably go with F9000's sleved instead.

Frizzle Fry · 12-19-2007, 05:30 AM

Slam RE7's here.

lyrikz · 12-19-2007, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Slam RE7's here.

Frizz, where did you get your SLam Re7's and whats a decent price for those???

JayG · 12-19-2007, 06:33 AM

I used F9000 sleeve bags. Put the bags behind the axle. Love 'em.

Frizzle Fry · 12-19-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

Frizz, where did you get your SLam Re7's and whats a decent price for those???

$75 each at *****************

lyrikz · 12-19-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

$75 each at *****************

Quick question. I dont have the money as of right now to do the full compressor and bag set up.. But i am working on the rear right now. I can afford the bags, but is there anything i can do to use the bags now??? Is there a valve i can put on them that will allow me to put air in and it hold without having the lines and compressor.. then i can just check the air with a guage.. Kinda like a bike tire????

Big fan of your work man. Keep it up

Frizzle Fry · 12-19-2007, 01:28 PM

Yep, you have the right idea. You can use schrader valves as you described.

lyrikz · 12-19-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Yep, you have the right idea. You can use schrader valves as you described.

I can get those at suicide also??

Is that the absolute most ghetto way to do it, or has anyone else did that for a few months attempt while saving for teh compressor and lines???? I just dont want to have to take the bed back off.

SCOTI · 12-19-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

I can get those at suicide also??

Is that the absolute most ghetto way to do it, or has anyone else did that for a few months attempt while saving for teh compressor and lines???? I just dont want to have to take the bed back off.

I had mine set-up w/schrader valves for almost 2yrs. The only problem was sometimes I would tweak the needle-valve when adding air in the dark & then it wouldn't let me add any. After it happened more than once, I started keeping a couple extra close by (always carry a spare in the truck).

Slmd92DIME · 12-19-2007, 04:24 PM

I have a shrader on all my trucks air tanks... it is just handy just incase the compressors crap out on you or somethin.. Just run a T the two sides would be your bags then the other would be the shrader valve... you could run a cross if you wanted a gauge on it also.... just a thought

XXL · 12-19-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

I can get those at suicide also??

Is that the absolute most ghetto way to do it, or has anyone else did that for a few months attempt while saving for teh compressor and lines???? I just dont want to have to take the bed back off.

I have 4 quick connect Schraders in my toolbox so I can easily isolate a component (bag, valve, whatever) if I've got a leak or need to service something but still be able to drive the truck.

pissonNOS · 12-19-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

I can get those at suicide also??

Is that the absolute most ghetto way to do it, or has anyone else did that for a few months attempt while saving for teh compressor and lines???? I just dont want to have to take the bed back off.

i ran mine for a while like this too there nothing to ghetto about really, only thing i didnt like was having to carry an airtank with me when i went to shows

12-18-2007, 04:59 AM	#1
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Rear bag ? What bags are you guys running with the rear trailing arm set-up and how do you like it would you have ran another bag. I already have firestones in the front and was just gonna run the identical bag in the back but thought Id ask 1st. BTW I have the 2600's in the front. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 12-18-2007 at 05:00 AM.

12-18-2007, 07:13 AM	#2
ZBS 64 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Port Orchard Washington Posts: 46	Re: Rear bag ? Some of run slam bags,I have slams up front and out back.

12-18-2007, 09:49 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Rear bag ? I had 2600's on the rear of my 68 w/1.5" blocks. For reference, @ ride height the top of the axle tube is inside the frame rail 1" & the pumpkin barely peeks through the hole in the bed floor. This was about 30psi of air & I felt the ride was 'bouncy'. I needed to increase pressure to about 35psi min to smooth out the bounce but that raised the rear (too much rake). I swapped to some smaller RE-6 Slams as well as some home-built 2" blocks. My logic is the slightly smaller bag will require more air psi for the same overall height which should eliminate the bouncy ride w/o the rake. Unfortunately I haven't had it back on the road to confirm my theory. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 12-18-2007 at 09:51 AM.

12-18-2007, 11:15 AM	#4
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: Rear bag ? im running re7s here __________________ 69 GMC bagged

12-18-2007, 12:08 PM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Rear bag ? 2,600 in front & 2,400 in rear ....

12-18-2007, 01:55 PM	#6
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: Rear bag ? im noticing not many people running slam specialties or other bags designed for airride applications why is that? just personal preference? ive always kind of wondered this you even see on the tv shows they hardly ever use slam bags __________________ 69 GMC bagged

12-18-2007, 08:13 PM	#7
jasonb72 PorterBuilt Man Crush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Allen, tx Posts: 291	Re: Rear bag ? I bought RE7s for the rear, but will probably go with F9000's sleved instead. __________________ The 72 will live again

12-19-2007, 05:30 AM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Rear bag ? Slam RE7's here.

12-19-2007, 06:33 AM	#10
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: Rear bag ? I used F9000 sleeve bags. Put the bags behind the axle. Love 'em. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

12-19-2007, 01:28 PM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Rear bag ? Yep, you have the right idea. You can use schrader valves as you described.

12-19-2007, 04:24 PM	#16
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Rear bag ? I have a shrader on all my trucks air tanks... it is just handy just incase the compressors crap out on you or somethin.. Just run a T the two sides would be your bags then the other would be the shrader valve... you could run a cross if you wanted a gauge on it also.... just a thought



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