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fastcam1 · 06-13-2011, 02:11 AM

Alright so here's the deal I got my truck from my dad about ten years back when i was 12. It was totally torn down and missing about 25% of the truck if not more so bout two years ago got out of school got a decent job and started dumping alot of $$$ into the truck bought thorbecke tca's front and rear bags drop spindles disc brakes etc. rebuilt 350. Since then bought a house and got married and there just isn't any truck money at the moment and wont be for awhile. Ive had this truck way too long to nothave it driving. So the dilemma is I am missing the air management system should I slowly save up until I can afford one or should I just sell and trade my air stuff and go to static drop and jus be done with my suspension, every 10min I change my mind on what to do im really itching to jus be able to drive this truck. Someone I need some advice!
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85_C10_Sleeper · 06-13-2011, 03:15 AM

your not going to get at all what you payed for with the air equipment if you try to sell it right now, I would wait that extra time and get what you need. Its going to be worth it big time if you wait and get what you want, instead of half assing it. Ive had that same situation to me happen many times and allways ended up unhappy in the end. and low on cash.

long story short. wait, and save up!

**Clyde65** · 06-13-2011, 09:26 AM

what parts are you needing to complete? maybe you can set it up for manual, drive it, then continue saving for the management part of it, shouldnt be a whole bunch of stuff should it?

**kev2809** · 06-13-2011, 10:26 AM

def save up..im about in the same situation as you...actually, the exact situation! lol

i just keep telling myself im gonna have the baddest burb around here once its rolling. i have enough parts and things to do though (without buying more) to get it rolling.

if i were you, i would do a manual valve setup first, that would save a lot of money. get a tank, the manual valves, and airline...then as time goes on , grab the electric valves and switches and wiring and compressors. that way your still bagged, and it just gets cooler as you go!

fastcam1 · 06-13-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

def save up..im about in the same situation as you...actually, the exact situation! lol

i just keep telling myself im gonna have the baddest burb around here once its rolling. i have enough parts and things to do though (without buying more) to get it rolling.

if i were you, i would do a manual valve setup first, that would save a lot of money. get a tank, the manual valves, and airline...then as time goes on , grab the electric valves and switches and wiring and compressors. that way your still bagged, and it just gets cooler as you go!

I don't really know anything about manual valves tell me more how do they work where is a good place to get them
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**N2TRUX** · 06-13-2011, 11:19 AM

I would start by subscribing here so you can advertise your parts. From there I would sell the TCA's and run stock arms if you have them. Get a few bucks and buy a paddle valve system from Way2lo2, and put it together. Progress equals motivation.

leftcoast66 · 06-13-2011, 11:28 AM

I say keep saving, everything good is worth the wait. You won't be happy if you take it back apart for the sake of getting it done now. Just wait and keep saving, it'll be worth it big time.

**kev2809** · 06-13-2011, 02:21 PM

agree with n2trux on the arms. you dont NEED them to bag your truck is still be low.

the money you get for your arms should bring in the entire paddle valve setup..or close to it.

heres a video of the actual setup in action..
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=paddle

and heres what the setup consists of..
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=450697

06-13-2011, 02:11 AM	#1
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	on the fence :/ Alright so here's the deal I got my truck from my dad about ten years back when i was 12. It was totally torn down and missing about 25% of the truck if not more so bout two years ago got out of school got a decent job and started dumping alot of $$$ into the truck bought thorbecke tca's front and rear bags drop spindles disc brakes etc. rebuilt 350. Since then bought a house and got married and there just isn't any truck money at the moment and wont be for awhile. Ive had this truck way too long to nothave it driving. So the dilemma is I am missing the air management system should I slowly save up until I can afford one or should I just sell and trade my air stuff and go to static drop and jus be done with my suspension, every 10min I change my mind on what to do im really itching to jus be able to drive this truck. Someone I need some advice! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 SWB Custom "JANE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554024 Northwest C10's http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/Norhtwestc10s/ Cameron sparks Last edited by fastcam1; 06-13-2011 at 03:17 AM.

06-13-2011, 03:15 AM	#2
85_C10_Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverside, Ca Posts: 141	Re: on the fence :/ your not going to get at all what you payed for with the air equipment if you try to sell it right now, I would wait that extra time and get what you need. Its going to be worth it big time if you wait and get what you want, instead of half assing it. Ive had that same situation to me happen many times and allways ended up unhappy in the end. and low on cash. long story short. wait, and save up! __________________ 85 C10 LWB 305ci - 700r4 - 10 bolt - 3:08 gears Collecting parts for a 'mild prerunner"

06-13-2011, 09:26 AM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: on the fence :/ what parts are you needing to complete? maybe you can set it up for manual, drive it, then continue saving for the management part of it, shouldnt be a whole bunch of stuff should it? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-13-2011, 10:26 AM	#4
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,143	Re: on the fence :/ def save up..im about in the same situation as you...actually, the exact situation! lol i just keep telling myself im gonna have the baddest burb around here once its rolling. i have enough parts and things to do though (without buying more) to get it rolling. if i were you, i would do a manual valve setup first, that would save a lot of money. get a tank, the manual valves, and airline...then as time goes on , grab the electric valves and switches and wiring and compressors. that way your still bagged, and it just gets cooler as you go! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

06-13-2011, 11:19 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: on the fence :/ I would start by subscribing here so you can advertise your parts. From there I would sell the TCA's and run stock arms if you have them. Get a few bucks and buy a paddle valve system from Way2lo2, and put it together. Progress equals motivation. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-13-2011, 11:28 AM	#7
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: on the fence :/ I say keep saving, everything good is worth the wait. You won't be happy if you take it back apart for the sake of getting it done now. Just wait and keep saving, it'll be worth it big time.

06-13-2011, 02:21 PM	#8
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,143	Re: on the fence :/ agree with n2trux on the arms. you dont NEED them to bag your truck is still be low. the money you get for your arms should bring in the entire paddle valve setup..or close to it. heres a video of the actual setup in action.. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=paddle and heres what the setup consists of.. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=450697 __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 06-13-2011 at 02:37 PM.



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