Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

54Caddy · 06-06-2010, 03:31 PM

i really want to bag my truck. Id be happy to get a dropmember from PB built but cant afford that was thinking of using an upper plate and a bucket to put in my stock a-arms how low will it actually go? and also ive never really dealt with bags before so what all would i need to make it work? Also the rear would i be able to do a flip kit with some leafs removed and use a bag between the frame and axle just to get it to ride height? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

baggedk5 · 06-06-2010, 08:39 PM

Ive got stock a-arms and on 22 inch rimz it and the lower arms are on the ground, saven up money for drop member (almost there)

jmedero · 06-06-2010, 10:58 PM

Holy smokes. That k5 has a bunch of lift.
Ok back to the subject... My 68 burb will put the lca's 1 inch from the ground. It has factory arms up front.

**N2TRUX** · 06-06-2010, 11:22 PM

If you go with a 3" dropped spindle, plates and stock arms, you can lay the control arms. You will need to pull the inner fenders, but it will lay hard on the arms. You can't get any lower with out a raised or sectioned crossmember, unless you Z or body drop.

54Caddy · 06-07-2010, 07:14 PM

Bagged k5 what do you have in the rear thing lifts up like a coca-roach ahaha. Also what bags up front. New to this bagging stuff can some one explain the hole set up to me ahaha

DKN · 06-07-2010, 08:20 PM

The CPP tubular arms are designed for this type of install. The CPP arms will allow the crossmember to hit the ground, NOT the arm. The extra ground clearance can make for a much improved ride.

Danny Nix
CPP

54Caddy · 06-08-2010, 02:45 AM

which CPP arms tubulars??

DKN · 06-08-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

which CPP arms tubulars??

They are listed on this page.

http://www.classicperform.com/NewPro...ubularArms.htm

Danny Nix
CPP

baggedcten · 06-08-2010, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKN

They are listed on this page.

http://www.classicperform.com/NewPro...ubularArms.htm

Danny Nix
CPP

any pictures of them installed?

54Caddy · 06-08-2010, 06:09 PM

Little expensive for my blood right now ahhaha.

edflores · 06-08-2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKN

The CPP tubular arms are designed for this type of install. The CPP arms will allow the crossmember to hit the ground, NOT the arm. The extra ground clearance can make for a much improved ride.

Danny Nix
CPP

Pics or it didnt happen

kev2809 · 06-08-2010, 06:37 PM

lol

69Rob · 06-09-2010, 04:28 PM

Here is my 86 with factory control arms they do hit when on 22's but the 24's wont let them hit unless i cut out some of the fire wall or low pro tires

**lolife99** · 06-09-2010, 04:34 PM

Really clean longbed!

54Caddy · 06-09-2010, 07:04 PM

Whats everybody running in the rear. Would help to know also.

69Rob · 06-09-2010, 07:43 PM

my rear is two link set up ekstinsive here in houston sells its made to lay out on 22's comes with every thing needed

69Rob · 06-09-2010, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Really clean longbed!

Thanx always liked long beds better just a look they have layed out

baggedk5 · 06-09-2010, 10:05 PM

hope these pics help u,sorry so dirty havnt had time to wash under truck today,if u need bettr pics ill send some with wheels off

54Caddy · 06-09-2010, 11:20 PM

the top of the bag is mounted on an upper plate? and in rear a 4 link or what?

54Caddy · 06-09-2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Rob

my rear is two link set up ekstinsive here in houston sells its made to lay out on 22's comes with every thing needed

How much there kit run?

69Rob · 06-10-2010, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

How much there kit run?

https://www.ekstensive.com/store/pro...ca6abf84a884bc
not really sure how to post a link but thats it if it works if not just go to www.ekstensive.com its 650 dollars and comes with every thing needed other then shocks

edflores · 06-11-2010, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baggedk5

hope these pics help u,sorry so dirty havnt had time to wash under truck today,if u need bettr pics ill send some with wheels off

You didnt have to modify anything? The notch just fit? the pinion angle must change a ton with how short those bars are.

dv8customs · 06-11-2010, 10:08 AM

I had a kit like that on my '04 and it worked fine (little pricey for a 2 link though). The notch dropped right over the frame like its intended, so you just weld up the outside edges then cut the middle out. Only problem mine had was that the shock tabs on the bars were not at the same angle as the ones on the bridge so I had to do some tweaking to get the shocks bolted up.

54Caddy · 06-11-2010, 12:00 PM

the kit for the rear sounds good any one have any others that arent way pricey??

dv8customs · 06-11-2010, 12:34 PM

You can get a triangulated 4 link kit from Suicide Doors pretty cheap. That is what I have on my '86

06-06-2010, 03:31 PM	#1
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms i really want to bag my truck. Id be happy to get a dropmember from PB built but cant afford that was thinking of using an upper plate and a bucket to put in my stock a-arms how low will it actually go? and also ive never really dealt with bags before so what all would i need to make it work? Also the rear would i be able to do a flip kit with some leafs removed and use a bag between the frame and axle just to get it to ride height? Any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

06-06-2010, 08:39 PM	#2
baggedk5 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest city ok Posts: 26	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms Ive got stock a-arms and on 22 inch rimz it and the lower arms are on the ground, saven up money for drop member (almost there) Last edited by baggedk5; 06-09-2010 at 09:08 PM.

06-06-2010, 10:58 PM	#3
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms Holy smokes. That k5 has a bunch of lift. Ok back to the subject... My 68 burb will put the lca's 1 inch from the ground. It has factory arms up front. __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

06-06-2010, 11:22 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms If you go with a 3" dropped spindle, plates and stock arms, you can lay the control arms. You will need to pull the inner fenders, but it will lay hard on the arms. You can't get any lower with out a raised or sectioned crossmember, unless you Z or body drop. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-07-2010, 07:14 PM	#5
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms Bagged k5 what do you have in the rear thing lifts up like a coca-roach ahaha. Also what bags up front. New to this bagging stuff can some one explain the hole set up to me ahaha __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

06-07-2010, 08:20 PM	#6
DKN Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angles CA Posts: 136	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms The CPP tubular arms are designed for this type of install. The CPP arms will allow the crossmember to hit the ground, NOT the arm. The extra ground clearance can make for a much improved ride. Danny Nix CPP

06-08-2010, 02:45 AM	#7
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms which CPP arms tubulars?? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

06-08-2010, 06:09 PM	#10
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms Little expensive for my blood right now ahhaha. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

06-08-2010, 06:37 PM	#12
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms lol __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

06-09-2010, 04:28 PM	#13
69Rob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 182	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms Here is my 86 with factory control arms they do hit when on 22's but the 24's wont let them hit unless i cut out some of the fire wall or low pro tires Attached Images __________________ 2009 dodge hemi custom paint 86 lwb bagged layin frame 73 2 door nova 54 bel air

06-09-2010, 04:34 PM	#14
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms Really clean longbed! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-09-2010, 07:04 PM	#15
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms Whats everybody running in the rear. Would help to know also. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

06-09-2010, 07:43 PM	#16
69Rob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 182	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms my rear is two link set up ekstinsive here in houston sells its made to lay out on 22's comes with every thing needed __________________ 2009 dodge hemi custom paint 86 lwb bagged layin frame 73 2 door nova 54 bel air

06-09-2010, 10:05 PM	#18
baggedk5 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest city ok Posts: 26	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms hope these pics help u,sorry so dirty havnt had time to wash under truck today,if u need bettr pics ill send some with wheels off Attached Images

06-09-2010, 11:20 PM	#19
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms the top of the bag is mounted on an upper plate? and in rear a 4 link or what? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage



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06-11-2010, 10:08 AM	#23
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms I had a kit like that on my '04 and it worked fine (little pricey for a 2 link though). The notch dropped right over the frame like its intended, so you just weld up the outside edges then cut the middle out. Only problem mine had was that the shock tabs on the bars were not at the same angle as the ones on the bridge so I had to do some tweaking to get the shocks bolted up. Last edited by dv8customs; 06-11-2010 at 10:08 AM.

06-11-2010, 12:00 PM	#24
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms the kit for the rear sounds good any one have any others that arent way pricey?? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

06-11-2010, 12:34 PM	#25
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Square bodies bagged with stock a-arms You can get a triangulated 4 link kit from Suicide Doors pretty cheap. That is what I have on my '86

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