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shortbed70 · 12-19-2020, 08:59 AM

Alright peeps.... I’ve been away for awhile but here’s my thing. I’m going to make the switch from bags to coilovers and am needing visual help! The kits I’ve looked at that bolt into the factory places only offer a 3” drop on the front with a double adjustable shock. I need to see pictures of truck with just a 3” drop please. I might be going with a 2” drop spindle off I need to but would prefer not to. Stupid picture!!! Sorry can’t change it

**The Rocknrod** · 12-19-2020, 09:22 AM

Here you go.

shortbed70 · 12-19-2020, 09:33 AM

Thanks buddy

88Stanger · 12-19-2020, 10:54 AM

just curious why go away from bags?

SCOTI · 12-20-2020, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 88Stanger

just curious why go away from bags?

They can be a PITA depending on how much you drive.

SCOTI · 12-20-2020, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by shortbed70

Alright peeps.... I’ve been away for awhile but here’s my thing. I’m going to make the switch from bags to coilovers and am needing visual help! The kits I’ve looked at that bolt into the factory places only offer a 3” drop on the front with a double adjustable shock. I need to see pictures of truck with just a 3” drop please. I might be going with a 2” drop spindle off I need to but would prefer not to. Stupid picture!!! Sorry can’t change it

I imagine dropped spindles are in your future if switching to the C/O's. to get a ~5" front drop.

SkinnyG · 12-20-2020, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

They can be a PITA depending on how much you drive.

How aboot for a daily? Should I be regretting choosing bags for a daily?

SCOTI · 12-21-2020, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyG

How aboot for a daily? Should I be regretting choosing bags for a daily?

It all depends on how your set-up is done. My dually rides great. It seeps air from the drivers rear & will drop down over a period of days. Not a big deal. I've seen others that do it within hours. I pre-test as many possible connections as possible before installing the parts.

Once things are in & you have an issue, thats where they become problematic if you note an issue.

Keep service access in mind.

LT1 Burb · 12-21-2020, 12:06 PM

This is a 3" spring but I am pulling them out and going to a 4". I run coil overs on my car and love them , handles great and you can fine tune infinitely.
PS, if you want to buy my 3" coils LMK.

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SkinnyG · 12-21-2020, 12:48 PM

Wow. The underside of your truck looks like car.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-21-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyG

Wow. The underside of your truck looks like car.

I think he's showing that "as an example".

shortbed70 · 12-23-2020, 09:38 PM

88stanger I have been driving and chasing a slow leak somewhere for years and I don’t like to wait to air up to move after sorting for awhile. Plus I can’t really set my alignment like I want with adjustable suspension lol. It was mostly used stuff when it was given to me.

shortbed70 · 12-23-2020, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I imagine dropped spindles are in your future if switching to the C/O's. to get a ~5" front drop.

Yessir that’s my plan! 2” spindle and three inch from coils.

shortbed70 · 12-23-2020, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

It all depends on how your set-up is done. My dually rides great. It seeps air from the drivers rear & will drop down over a period of days. Not a big deal. I've seen others that do it within hours. I pre-test as many possible connections as possible before installing the parts.

Once things are in & you have an issue, thats where they become problematic if you note an issue.

Keep service access in mind.

That’s exactly how I did mine but my leak sags the left front and it’s getting on my nerves! I hate having to wait to move it from the garage. I also want a more positive road feel

12-19-2020, 08:59 AM	#1
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Bags to coilovers Alright peeps.... I’ve been away for awhile but here’s my thing. I’m going to make the switch from bags to coilovers and am needing visual help! The kits I’ve looked at that bolt into the factory places only offer a 3” drop on the front with a double adjustable shock. I need to see pictures of truck with just a 3” drop please. I might be going with a 2” drop spindle off I need to but would prefer not to. Stupid picture!!! Sorry can’t change it Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

12-19-2020, 09:22 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Bags to coilovers Here you go. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-19-2020, 09:33 AM	#3
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Bags to coilovers Thanks buddy __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

12-19-2020, 10:54 AM	#4
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,644	Re: Bags to coilovers just curious why go away from bags? __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

12-21-2020, 12:06 PM	#9
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Bags to coilovers This is a 3" spring but I am pulling them out and going to a 4". I run coil overs on my car and love them , handles great and you can fine tune infinitely. PS, if you want to buy my 3" coils LMK.

12-21-2020, 12:48 PM	#10
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,213	Re: Bags to coilovers Wow. The underside of your truck looks like car. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, boosted-LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

12-23-2020, 09:38 PM	#12
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Bags to coilovers 88stanger I have been driving and chasing a slow leak somewhere for years and I don’t like to wait to air up to move after sorting for awhile. Plus I can’t really set my alignment like I want with adjustable suspension lol. It was mostly used stuff when it was given to me. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274



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