Has anyone replaced the front coils with airbags? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CDN Sharky · 09-07-2022, 10:39 AM

Hi I have a 78 shortbox with drop spindles and I want to replace the front coils with airbags has anyone done this? I have airbags just wondering if one needs to fab up specific brackets or just do some straight spacers and bolt them in?

**cwcarpenter98** · 09-16-2022, 11:43 PM

Probably depends on how low you want to go. Most I see cup the lower arms to get even lower. Probably going to have to fab something up to work though

S10Fan · 09-17-2022, 06:26 AM

I bagged my 80 square stepper several years ago. I bought a bracket kit that was basically a cup for the lower and a plate for the upper mount. I don't remember the brand name but I had zero issues with thousands of miles driven. The truck went to a new owner roughly 4 years ago and he still cruises on the same setup.

This shot is aired out, if you want to go lower be prepared for a bunch of fab work.

bluex · 09-21-2022, 07:24 AM

If you want to fab them you can but they are out there pretty cheap.

https://www.crownsuspension.com/lowe...ower-bag-cups/

https://www.crownsuspension.com/lowe...er-bag-plates/

09-07-2022, 10:39 AM	#1
CDN Sharky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Farmington, British Columbia Canada Posts: 24	Has anyone replaced the front coils with airbags? Hi I have a 78 shortbox with drop spindles and I want to replace the front coils with airbags has anyone done this? I have airbags just wondering if one needs to fab up specific brackets or just do some straight spacers and bolt them in?

09-16-2022, 11:43 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,493	Re: Has anyone replaced the front coils with airbags? Probably depends on how low you want to go. Most I see cup the lower arms to get even lower. Probably going to have to fab something up to work though __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

09-17-2022, 06:26 AM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Has anyone replaced the front coils with airbags? I bagged my 80 square stepper several years ago. I bought a bracket kit that was basically a cup for the lower and a plate for the upper mount. I don't remember the brand name but I had zero issues with thousands of miles driven. The truck went to a new owner roughly 4 years ago and he still cruises on the same setup. This shot is aired out, if you want to go lower be prepared for a bunch of fab work. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

09-21-2022, 07:24 AM	#4
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Has anyone replaced the front coils with airbags? If you want to fab them you can but they are out there pretty cheap. https://www.crownsuspension.com/lowe...ower-bag-cups/ https://www.crownsuspension.com/lowe...er-bag-plates/ __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/



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