Bag install for 69 front - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ray Rust · 06-13-2009, 02:32 AM

Hi Guys just fitted up bags as coil replacements on rear , ride height is a lot better , any help or advice ( pictures) on fitting front bags thanks in advance Ray

**lolife99** · 06-13-2009, 09:56 PM

Nice truck!
I suggest you search around in the suspension section. There are quite a few members on here that are running bags.

72BlckButy · 06-13-2009, 11:53 PM

Ray, what drop did the '69 have before the rear bags?

Search through several of the threads in the suspension section as lolife99 mentioned and you will be set. Even in some of the build pages (sub forum under the 67-72 Message Board) will have several install threads for you to read through as well.

**N2TRUX** · 06-14-2009, 09:48 AM

Are you keeping the drums up front? I suggest you upgrade to a later front suspension that includes disc brakes.

As far as adding bags, it's pretty simple. You remove the coils and ad mounting plates up top. You can use cups on bottom, or explore other options if you want to get lower.

blime81 · 06-15-2009, 04:49 AM

N2TRUX-
Are those plates from *****************? Looks like a good fit. Did you just use drop shocks or are you running different brackets too? Thanks

Ray Rust · 06-18-2009, 02:21 AM

Thanks N2Trux running drums and gonna stay that way at the moment

cheers Ray

Ray Rust · 06-18-2009, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Ray, what drop did the '69 have before the rear bags?

Search through several of the threads in the suspension section as lolife99 mentioned and you will be set. Even in some of the build pages (sub forum under the 67-72 Message Board) will have several install threads for you to read through as well.

72BlackBeauty I think it was 4" all around , but that didn't give me the result I wanted , so I went the bag option which tucks the tyre nicely now for the front ...here's a pic before the bags

Cheers Ray

**N2TRUX** · 06-18-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by blime81

N2TRUX-
Are those plates from *****************? Looks like a good fit. Did you just use drop shocks or are you running different brackets too? Thanks

Everything on my truck is from Air Ride Technologies. The shocks are shorter heavy duty fluid shocks with stock brackets.

bmfpeterson · 06-18-2009, 02:40 PM

good lookin truck!! the rear looks a lot better....

XXL · 06-18-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blime81

N2TRUX-
Are those plates from *****************? Looks like a good fit.

Those look like ART brackets.

edit: oops... should have read further in the post. What N2TRUX said.

Hottrucks · 06-18-2009, 03:35 PM

I just went though this and the best way is to cup the lower A arms 2 3/4" works perfect and gives a great ride and stance...

spraybomb has a great post on how to do it but it's basicly a 8"X23/4" piece of pipe a piece of flat stock and you cut out the lower spring pocket and weld in the pipe....

and the monroe 5257 works great for the drop

06-13-2009, 02:32 AM	#1
Ray Rust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: melbourne. AUSTRALIA Posts: 110	Bag install for 69 front Hi Guys just fitted up bags as coil replacements on rear , ride height is a lot better , any help or advice ( pictures) on fitting front bags thanks in advance Ray Attached Images

06-13-2009, 09:56 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Bag install for 69 front Nice truck! I suggest you search around in the suspension section. There are quite a few members on here that are running bags. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-13-2009, 11:53 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Bag install for 69 front Ray, what drop did the '69 have before the rear bags? Search through several of the threads in the suspension section as lolife99 mentioned and you will be set. Even in some of the build pages (sub forum under the 67-72 Message Board) will have several install threads for you to read through as well. __________________ -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)

06-14-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Bag install for 69 front Are you keeping the drums up front? I suggest you upgrade to a later front suspension that includes disc brakes. As far as adding bags, it's pretty simple. You remove the coils and ad mounting plates up top. You can use cups on bottom, or explore other options if you want to get lower. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-15-2009, 04:49 AM	#5
blime81 Laid Lo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oceanside CA Posts: 277	Re: Bag install for 69 front N2TRUX- Are those plates from *****************? Looks like a good fit. Did you just use drop shocks or are you running different brackets too? Thanks __________________ Semper Fi, Jeff '72 C10 - lays frame '07 Sand Rail - ecotec powered '05 2500HD - tows stuff '67 VW Bug - gas saver '01 Jeep TJ - rock crawler

06-18-2009, 02:21 AM	#6
Ray Rust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: melbourne. AUSTRALIA Posts: 110	Re: Bag install for 69 front Thanks N2Trux running drums and gonna stay that way at the moment cheers Ray

06-18-2009, 02:40 PM	#9
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: Bag install for 69 front good lookin truck!! the rear looks a lot better....

06-18-2009, 03:35 PM	#11
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Bag install for 69 front I just went though this and the best way is to cup the lower A arms 2 3/4" works perfect and gives a great ride and stance... spraybomb has a great post on how to do it but it's basicly a 8"X23/4" piece of pipe a piece of flat stock and you cut out the lower spring pocket and weld in the pipe.... and the monroe 5257 works great for the drop __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html Last edited by Hottrucks; 06-18-2009 at 03:36 PM.



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