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GMC69 · 04-28-2016, 06:32 PM

So, ever since the day I got my truck about 5 years ago, I wanted to do air suspension on it. Recently I almost did an LS swap on it but the 396 that is currently in it, is too nice to take out.
Today I called Travis from AZ Pro Performance and placed an order. Finally getting my air bags. Starting off with a simple manual setup and maybe upgrade to the e-level system if funds ever become available.

And of course a picture of what I ordered. I did swap the air tank for an aluminum one though.

preciador6 · 04-28-2016, 06:39 PM

nice,its going to look sweet

Mr Handy · 04-28-2016, 08:17 PM

Sweet, I am jealous! I don't want to drop mine any more 2.5/5" but I sure would love the load leveling ability and the ride of bags.... one day, one day.

lts70 · 04-28-2016, 08:22 PM

Nice! How much was the kit?

GMC69 · 04-28-2016, 08:24 PM

Right now, going by what some stock C20s are sitting at, mine is about 4" front and 5" rear static drop. I had to remove my front steering/bump stops because I had no travel left.

I have a feeling I will loose some drop at first and most likely have to mod my LCAs to get more of a drop. I actually want it to sit a bit higher for driving and a bit lower for parking at shows and on my lift. Which is why I want bags.

GMC69 · 04-28-2016, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lts70

Nice! How much was the kit?

I went with the "budget" kit. It was 995 plus an extra 20 for the upgrade to aluminum tank. BUT with shipping to Canada and our somewhat crappy exchange rate it ended up just over 1,600$ cad. I still have to pay taxes once it crosses to border too. I could have purchased the parts from a couple places this side of the border, but in the end I should still save 200-300$.

**special-K** · 04-29-2016, 07:18 AM

Drop is cool, but the best thing about getting bags on your C/20 is bringing it back to a useful hauler while you're at it.

GMC69 · 05-06-2016, 08:22 PM

I received my order today. Now I'm trying to figure out the best place to mount the compressor and tank. I gave a fibreglass tonneau cover for the box and it's all carpeted in there. Not sure I want to drill holes through the box.

Maybe going to try and mount them under the truck. It's a summer toy anyhow so it should be a good place.

04-28-2016, 06:32 PM	#1
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	About F-ing time So, ever since the day I got my truck about 5 years ago, I wanted to do air suspension on it. Recently I almost did an LS swap on it but the 396 that is currently in it, is too nice to take out. Today I called Travis from AZ Pro Performance and placed an order. Finally getting my air bags. Starting off with a simple manual setup and maybe upgrade to the e-level system if funds ever become available. And of course a picture of what I ordered. I did swap the air tank for an aluminum one though. Attached Images __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

04-28-2016, 06:39 PM	#2
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: About F-ing time nice,its going to look sweet

04-28-2016, 08:17 PM	#3
Mr Handy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 465	Re: About F-ing time Sweet, I am jealous! I don't want to drop mine any more 2.5/5" but I sure would love the load leveling ability and the ride of bags.... one day, one day.

04-28-2016, 08:22 PM	#4
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: About F-ing time Nice! How much was the kit? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

04-28-2016, 08:24 PM	#5
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: About F-ing time Right now, going by what some stock C20s are sitting at, mine is about 4" front and 5" rear static drop. I had to remove my front steering/bump stops because I had no travel left. I have a feeling I will loose some drop at first and most likely have to mod my LCAs to get more of a drop. I actually want it to sit a bit higher for driving and a bit lower for parking at shows and on my lift. Which is why I want bags. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

04-29-2016, 07:18 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: About F-ing time Drop is cool, but the best thing about getting bags on your C/20 is bringing it back to a useful hauler while you're at it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-06-2016, 08:22 PM	#8
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: About F-ing time I received my order today. Now I'm trying to figure out the best place to mount the compressor and tank. I gave a fibreglass tonneau cover for the box and it's all carpeted in there. Not sure I want to drill holes through the box. Maybe going to try and mount them under the truck. It's a summer toy anyhow so it should be a good place. Attached Images __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags



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