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**botoepfer** · 12-28-2017, 11:14 AM

,, My stock rear coils seem to be tired, I have though about going the bagged route,, thoughts or suggestions?

**Clyde65** · 12-28-2017, 11:30 AM

I have bags, cups and dual schrader valves. Let’s me lower it when I want and also add air when I am towing my camper.

**botoepfer** · 12-28-2017, 11:36 AM

Thanks just ran through the camper build thread , whose bags did you use?

LVPhotos · 12-28-2017, 12:11 PM

I got mine from Air Ride now Ride Tech but Firestone 2500 bags and some cups can be had for less with some shopping. Funny thing is the 2600s on front are the same as rear on my helpers on 1ton

**botoepfer** · 12-28-2017, 12:15 PM

very cool !

Mackie · 12-30-2017, 11:15 PM

I did the same simple separate lines to Schrader valves on my rear bag swap. They are Slam Specialties SS7 bags.

The coils that came out were OG, sagged out and torch lowered so naturally the ride was massively improved.

**Clyde65** · 12-31-2017, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by botoepfer

Thanks just ran through the camper build thread , whose bags did you use?

I used Firestone 2500 bags, twin schrader valves to license plate holder.

Bigblock65lwb · 10-16-2018, 08:58 PM

What is the reasoning of the twin Schrader valves?

LVPhotos · 10-16-2018, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblock65lwb

What is the reasoning of the twin Schrader valves?

One for each side. Indavidual bag adjustment.
I got 4... 4 bags 4 valves

**mfm3** · 10-16-2018, 11:45 PM

see this...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773331

Bigblock65lwb · 10-17-2018, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

One for each side. Indavidual bag adjustment.
I got 4... 4 bags 4 valves

Oh ok I was just thinking you had bags in the rear but I think I got it down now. And thanks man for tagging that post I had actually made it but I was having a hard time finding it. I was looking in the wrong place haha appreciate it.

vin63 · 10-17-2018, 11:59 AM

I also run Firestone double fluted air springs in the rear of my 63 C10.

theastronaut · 10-17-2018, 05:39 PM

I used Air Lift D2600 bags. They'll bolt in place of the spring by drilling two mounting holes up top, and making room for the air fitting to pass through the frame. The bottom mounts with a single bolt through the trailing arm just like stock.

**Clyde65** · 10-17-2018, 06:24 PM

This is why I bagged my truck...

**Android04** · 10-18-2018, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

One for each side. Indavidual bag adjustment.
I got 4... 4 bags 4 valves

I run the exact same. Only issue I've had is chasing a single air leak in one bag, but I love the adjustability.

1enick72 · 10-19-2018, 10:47 AM

Good simple info here that I had also been wondering about.

forestb · 10-19-2018, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblock65lwb

What is the reasoning of the twin Schrader valves?

If you only run one schrader valve and a t connection the air will transfer form one bag to the other when cornering.

12-28-2017, 11:14 AM	#1
botoepfer Active Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Prince Frederick/obx Posts: 116	bagged rear coils in a 63 ,, My stock rear coils seem to be tired, I have though about going the bagged route,, thoughts or suggestions?

12-28-2017, 11:30 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: bagged rear coils in a 63 I have bags, cups and dual schrader valves. Let’s me lower it when I want and also add air when I am towing my camper. __________________ 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!*

12-28-2017, 11:36 AM	#3
botoepfer Active Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Prince Frederick/obx Posts: 116	Re: bagged rear coils in a 63 Thanks just ran through the camper build thread , whose bags did you use?

12-28-2017, 12:11 PM	#4
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: bagged rear coils in a 63 I got mine from Air Ride now Ride Tech but Firestone 2500 bags and some cups can be had for less with some shopping. Funny thing is the 2600s on front are the same as rear on my helpers on 1ton Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

12-28-2017, 12:15 PM	#5
botoepfer Active Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Prince Frederick/obx Posts: 116	Re: bagged rear coils in a 63 very cool !

12-30-2017, 11:15 PM	#6
Mackie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WNC Posts: 226	Re: bagged rear coils in a 63 I did the same simple separate lines to Schrader valves on my rear bag swap. They are Slam Specialties SS7 bags. The coils that came out were OG, sagged out and torch lowered so naturally the ride was massively improved. Attached Images __________________ `63 C-10 Shortwide Roller 305 LT1 cam, Eddy 500 T5

10-16-2018, 08:58 PM	#8
Bigblock65lwb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Texarkana Arkansas Posts: 13	Re: bagged rear coils in a 63 What is the reasoning of the twin Schrader valves?

10-16-2018, 11:45 PM	#10
mfm3 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: DFW TX Posts: 133	Re: bagged rear coils in a 63 see this... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773331

10-17-2018, 11:59 AM	#12
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: bagged rear coils in a 63 I also run Firestone double fluted air springs in the rear of my 63 C10. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

10-17-2018, 05:39 PM	#13
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: bagged rear coils in a 63 I used Air Lift D2600 bags. They'll bolt in place of the spring by drilling two mounting holes up top, and making room for the air fitting to pass through the frame. The bottom mounts with a single bolt through the trailing arm just like stock. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

10-17-2018, 06:24 PM	#14
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: bagged rear coils in a 63 This is why I bagged my truck... Attached Images __________________ 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!*

10-19-2018, 10:47 AM	#16
1enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jackson, ME Posts: 287	Re: bagged rear coils in a 63 Good simple info here that I had also been wondering about. __________________ 65 short step edited by staff



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