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pyro883 · 02-25-2008, 04:01 AM

After looking at some of my suspension today really for the first time since I bought the truck, is air suspensions worth the money? and which one should I look for if I am just looking for something mild for better suspension and maybe a mild drop?

bowtieboy93 · 02-25-2008, 04:16 AM

if your just going for a mild drop its not really worth it

if your going for a major drop it would be more worth it

for the amout of stuff you have to change over in an air suspension for a mild drop you would only have to change springs and spindles

SCOTI · 02-25-2008, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

if your just going for a mild drop its not really worth it

if your going for a major drop it would be more worth it

for the amout of stuff you have to change over in an air suspension for a mild drop you would only have to change springs and spindles

You could always go static drop in front w/air in back. Air for the rear is a good choice for a mild-to-wild drop w/the ability to tow. Rear bags can also be done for a little more than the price of aftermarket drop springs. Read up . . .....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279748

Longhorn Man · 02-25-2008, 06:45 AM

somethign I like about air, is the caddy comfort you'll get in the ride.

**N2TRUX** · 02-25-2008, 07:04 AM

Scoti is on the right track. If you go with dropped spindles up front, and air in the rear you have a easy system to build on.

PipsC10 · 02-25-2008, 07:09 AM

I agree with both scoti and n2trux. I would go air in the rear no matter what. Especially if you plan on carrying loads or hauling. This way you can support a load and still maintain a ride height that looks and functions well. For a mild drop in the front, a static drop is cheaper and will accomplish what air can.

72BlckButy · 02-25-2008, 10:27 AM

ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) offers a 4/6 drop kit. Check out the drop pics on ECE's website and that will help guide you for the look you are after.

ECE builds some great products and know these trucks inside and out. I plan on purchasing the 4/6 kit for my '72, but swapping out the 1.5" drop springs for 2" springs for a 4.5" drop in the front.

As mentioned above, with only wanting a mild drop, I wouldn't go with a complete air suspension. Maybe just a rear air bag setup, then if you decide to build on the air system later all you have to change out is the front, and possibly the compressor, tank, and valves.

tdave00 · 02-25-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pyro883

After looking at some of my suspension today really for the first time since I bought the truck, is air suspensions worth the money? and which one should I look for if I am just looking for something mild for better suspension and maybe a mild drop?

I've been wanting to ask the same question. You beat me to it.

How much does it affect everything up front by using dropped springs? If it affects it very much is there an aftermarket upper/lower control arm that corrects the coil drop?

02-25-2008, 04:01 AM	#1
pyro883 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 244	air suspensions After looking at some of my suspension today really for the first time since I bought the truck, is air suspensions worth the money? and which one should I look for if I am just looking for something mild for better suspension and maybe a mild drop?

02-25-2008, 04:16 AM	#2
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: air suspensions if your just going for a mild drop its not really worth it if your going for a major drop it would be more worth it for the amout of stuff you have to change over in an air suspension for a mild drop you would only have to change springs and spindles __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

02-25-2008, 06:45 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: air suspensions somethign I like about air, is the caddy comfort you'll get in the ride.

02-25-2008, 07:04 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: air suspensions Scoti is on the right track. If you go with dropped spindles up front, and air in the rear you have a easy system to build on. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-25-2008, 07:09 AM	#6
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: air suspensions I agree with both scoti and n2trux. I would go air in the rear no matter what. Especially if you plan on carrying loads or hauling. This way you can support a load and still maintain a ride height that looks and functions well. For a mild drop in the front, a static drop is cheaper and will accomplish what air can. __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

02-25-2008, 10:27 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: air suspensions ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) offers a 4/6 drop kit. Check out the drop pics on ECE's website and that will help guide you for the look you are after. ECE builds some great products and know these trucks inside and out. I plan on purchasing the 4/6 kit for my '72, but swapping out the 1.5" drop springs for 2" springs for a 4.5" drop in the front. As mentioned above, with only wanting a mild drop, I wouldn't go with a complete air suspension. Maybe just a rear air bag setup, then if you decide to build on the air system later all you have to change out is the front, and possibly the compressor, tank, and valves. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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