Bag 'Hat' Pics for Shon - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCOTI · 05-31-2009, 08:42 PM

These pics are the 'hat' that some guys will use vs. drilling the oversize holes & bolting the bags directly to the frame. I'm not sure who sells these directly.... I made mine:

SCOTI · 05-31-2009, 08:43 PM

And a few more . . ....

Shon · 05-31-2009, 08:58 PM

Thanks!!

protrash64 · 05-31-2009, 10:32 PM

Heres some that Dino floated me. I welded a washer in to bolt 'em in easier.

SCOTI · 05-31-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Heres some that Dino floated me. I welded a washer in to bolt 'em in easier.

Thanks for sharing your pics Protrash. I used a bag sitting on the shelf & wanted to install @ 90° air fitting to show clearance but didn't have any extras. Your pic has a nice view of how it clears the fitting.

smashingchuck · 05-31-2009, 10:48 PM

Looks nice, but aren't you loosing a little drop by doing it that way?

XXL · 05-31-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I'm not sure who sells these directly

If someone wants to buy vs make, ART sells these.

SCOTI · 05-31-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Looks nice, but aren't you loosing a little drop by doing it that way?

Yes, you would if the ultimate goal is a slammed stance. If a guy just wants a mild drop & then be able to add hauling capacity easily, these beat drilling the multiple holes necessary. I used these initially & found that in order to achieve my desired ride height, I was way to low on air pressure in the bags & it compromised ride quality. They were propmtly removed from service.

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Originally Posted by XXL

If someone wants to buy vs make, ART sells these.

I thought so but was not 100% sure. They didn't offer them separately when I did my 68 back in 2000. Good to know.

XXL · 05-31-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

If someone wants to buy vs make, ART sells these.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I thought so but was not 100% sure. They didn't offer them separately when I did my 68 back in 2000. Good to know.

Well, maybe Tony needs to weigh in on the topic. I picked up some from them back in '99, but maybe they don't offer them outside of the kit (??).

smashingchuck · 06-01-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Yes, you would if the ultimate goal is a slammed stance. If a guy just wants a mild drop & then be able to add hauling capacity easily, these beat drilling the multiple holes necessary. I used these initially & found that in order to achieve my desired ride height, I was way to low on air pressure in the bags & it compromised ride quality. They were propmtly removed from service.

Thanks for clarifying.

I had never seen that done before.

Shon · 06-01-2009, 10:03 AM

I wanted these for towing, I am not interested at the moment for a slammed truck, I need to tow my car/trailer to the track and this willl get the job done from what I have been told!

If ART has the parts needed outside of a kit I would like the part #s to compare to see if I will have these made or if I will buy the brackets.

protrash64 · 06-01-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Thanks for sharing your pics Protrash. I used a bag sitting on the shelf & wanted to install @ 90° air fitting to show clearance but didn't have any extras. Your pic has a nice view of how it clears the fitting.

When I did this I didnt even know that generally people put the fitting thru the frame and run their airline up inside.

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Looks nice, but aren't you loosing a little drop by doing it that way?

I suppose, but I wasnt after sparks and dragging.......but heres a pic with the axle against the frame......you could add a 1'' block, too. I didnt want to notch the frame.....future project???

Tony@AirRideTech · 06-01-2009, 01:46 PM

To date we do not offer them seperately.... the reason is that they were designed to use a specific airspring and if it is used with something else... we can not guarantee anykind of fitment or ride or anything.....

XXL · 06-01-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

To date we do not offer them seperately.... the reason is that they were designed to use a specific airspring and if it is used with something else... we can not guarantee anykind of fitment or ride or anything.....

Thanks, Tony.

However... I think the real reason is that Tony is usually asleep at his desk, so he doesn't have time to sell them (though he appears to have figured out a way to fool Bret into thinking he's at work)

05-31-2009, 08:42 PM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Bag 'Hat' Pics for Shon These pics are the 'hat' that some guys will use vs. drilling the oversize holes & bolting the bags directly to the frame. I'm not sure who sells these directly.... I made mine: Attached Images __________________ 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.*

05-31-2009, 08:43 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Bag 'Hat' Pics for Shon And a few more . . .... Attached Images __________________ 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.*

05-31-2009, 08:58 PM	#3
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: Bag 'Hat' Pics for Shon Thanks!!

05-31-2009, 10:32 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Bag 'Hat' Pics for Shon Heres some that Dino floated me. I welded a washer in to bolt 'em in easier. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

05-31-2009, 10:48 PM	#6
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Bag 'Hat' Pics for Shon Looks nice, but aren't you loosing a little drop by doing it that way? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

06-01-2009, 10:03 AM	#11
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: Bag 'Hat' Pics for Shon I wanted these for towing, I am not interested at the moment for a slammed truck, I need to tow my car/trailer to the track and this willl get the job done from what I have been told! If ART has the parts needed outside of a kit I would like the part #s to compare to see if I will have these made or if I will buy the brackets.

06-01-2009, 01:46 PM	#13
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Bag 'Hat' Pics for Shon To date we do not offer them seperately.... the reason is that they were designed to use a specific airspring and if it is used with something else... we can not guarantee anykind of fitment or ride or anything.....



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