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blazer2007 · 01-31-2009, 11:51 AM

Looking at a kit for a 78 blazer ,mine is flipped rear and just the 2 main leafs .The kit says not to inflate bags over 100 psi,do you think this is good enough for what I,m doing or go with a better bag

**N2TRUX** · 01-31-2009, 11:59 PM

What type of bag is it? I'm running an AOL on my 77 with 2 leaves and a sleeved bag. At ride height, I'm usually running 52-56 psi. With the Blazer having more weight on the rear you might require a bit more.

blazer2007 · 02-01-2009, 11:14 AM

Its a kit from pacbrake $250 I figure I could make something work with the brackets,not really what I want for brackets but the price is right

**N2TRUX** · 02-01-2009, 03:21 PM

Don't compromise the integreity of your suspension to "make it work". Just like your brakes, suspension is not a place to cut corners. Do it right now, or regret it for a long time later....

blazer2007 · 02-01-2009, 03:59 PM

I,m not cutting corners just for that price I get the bags and brackets and fittings,just the lower brackets are wrong for me but they are $20 for lower brackets.I will send you web page and you can see the kit

blazer2007 · 02-02-2009, 07:47 PM

I,m trying to do your setup nutrux,let me know if this is a good start

**N2TRUX** · 02-02-2009, 08:36 PM

Those look more like helper bags. Do some research and see if they aren't designed to assist in load capacity. Did you price the ART set up?

blazer2007 · 02-03-2009, 11:08 AM

No i didn,t price art out yet,just that this company is here in town

blazer2007 · 02-03-2009, 11:12 AM

What is the difference between helper setup and other,the bag.I can get firestone bags here too but what bag to get ,2600 ,s or?

blazer2007 · 02-05-2009, 11:32 AM

what firestone bags to run for aol on 78 blazer

**N2TRUX** · 02-05-2009, 12:37 PM

I have been sick so I haven't spent much time researching on the forum. Let me see if I can get you an answer.

SCOTI · 02-05-2009, 01:11 PM

Are you wanting to do an AOL set-up just like Kens 77? A sleeve type bag works well on AOL set-up's where some of the leaf pack has been removed; dbl convoluted bags should be avoided w/this set-up as the ride suffers when used in a 1:1 configuration.

If the airbag is truely just a 'helper' bag, you can get away w/a dbl convoluted style since it won't have much air pressure when not in use.

blazer2007 · 02-05-2009, 07:43 PM

the pic I showed is a heavy duty helper from pacbrake.I,m trying to do aol with 2 main leaves remaining.I know the blazer is a little heavy.Also with all but the 2 main leaves remaining will it sit much lower than with all the leaves, just a guess so I can compinsate for adding a lowering block so it will sit in the notched frame when aired out,hope that is all,thanks for your time

01-31-2009, 11:51 AM	#1
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup Looking at a kit for a 78 blazer ,mine is flipped rear and just the 2 main leafs .The kit says not to inflate bags over 100 psi,do you think this is good enough for what I,m doing or go with a better bag

01-31-2009, 11:59 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup What type of bag is it? I'm running an AOL on my 77 with 2 leaves and a sleeved bag. At ride height, I'm usually running 52-56 psi. With the Blazer having more weight on the rear you might require a bit more. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-01-2009, 11:14 AM	#3
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup Its a kit from pacbrake $250 I figure I could make something work with the brackets,not really what I want for brackets but the price is right

02-01-2009, 03:21 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup Don't compromise the integreity of your suspension to "make it work". Just like your brakes, suspension is not a place to cut corners. Do it right now, or regret it for a long time later.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-01-2009, 03:59 PM	#5
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup I,m not cutting corners just for that price I get the bags and brackets and fittings,just the lower brackets are wrong for me but they are $20 for lower brackets.I will send you web page and you can see the kit Attached Images

02-02-2009, 07:47 PM	#6
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup I,m trying to do your setup nutrux,let me know if this is a good start

02-02-2009, 08:36 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup Those look more like helper bags. Do some research and see if they aren't designed to assist in load capacity. Did you price the ART set up? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-03-2009, 11:08 AM	#8
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup No i didn,t price art out yet,just that this company is here in town

02-03-2009, 11:12 AM	#9
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup What is the difference between helper setup and other,the bag.I can get firestone bags here too but what bag to get ,2600 ,s or?

02-05-2009, 11:32 AM	#10
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup what firestone bags to run for aol on 78 blazer

02-05-2009, 12:37 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup I have been sick so I haven't spent much time researching on the forum. Let me see if I can get you an answer. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-05-2009, 01:11 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup Are you wanting to do an AOL set-up just like Kens 77? A sleeve type bag works well on AOL set-up's where some of the leaf pack has been removed; dbl convoluted bags should be avoided w/this set-up as the ride suffers when used in a 1:1 configuration. If the airbag is truely just a 'helper' bag, you can get away w/a dbl convoluted style since it won't have much air pressure when not in use. __________________ 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.*

02-05-2009, 07:43 PM	#13
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: is 100 psi good for a a.o.l. setup the pic I showed is a heavy duty helper from pacbrake.I,m trying to do aol with 2 main leaves remaining.I know the blazer is a little heavy.Also with all but the 2 main leaves remaining will it sit much lower than with all the leaves, just a guess so I can compinsate for adding a lowering block so it will sit in the notched frame when aired out,hope that is all,thanks for your time



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