bags or lowering springs ?????
 

i have a 69 c10 long bed and i,m thinkin bout doing bags. i just dont know weather i should do bags or should i just get the lowering coil springs. either way for the front i have to get the drop spindles to convert to disc brake. and i want the truck 2 sit pretty low. wut do u all think i should do or wut do u all like the best ??? plz any info helps

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If you run full length headers with 2-1/2" drop spindles you'll have 5" of clearance to the collector with 28" tires. Much lower and you'll have problems! (experience)

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yea well if i do coils i want 4 1/2 in the front and 5 in the rear. but with bags i can change it when i go 2 show and when i drive lower it up. which one do u think ride better ?

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BAG IT!!!!!!!!!

I just did mine and cup the lower A arms with drop in the spindles and it will lay out so the X memebr is 1.5" from the ground I also went for the C notch check out this thread

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...7&goto=newpost

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did u do the c notch in the rear then ? like which one did u use

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I want to bag mine just don't feel like doing it my self :waah:

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Either way you go, it's a lot of stuff involved. If you bag it you can always go back to coils.

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If you static drop with springs and spindles you will wish you had bagged it within a few months.

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well said.

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From the standpoint of useability/tuneability... bags cant be beat. Ive had both and Ill never use springs again.

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I used a piece of 4" pipe cut in half and a flat plate to box the frame in my C notch I also cupped the LCA's which is what gave it a great stance

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I have bags in the rear only. And think it is the best. Rides nice and I can haul stuff. My Dad has springs in the rear and can have much of a load.

Go bags at least in the rear.

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Mine is static 2.5/4.0. If I could do it over, I'd make the front 3.5 and the rear 5.0. If money ever becomes as common as grandkids, I'd go with bags on the rear, with the 3.5 on the front. As it is, I can haul a load if I need to....I just don't want to.

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i've seen more than a few baggers on the pavement with line and or bag failure not one like that with springs// if the bags fail the tow truck guys just drag it up on the rollback on the rocker panels there aint much left when they're done

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The breaking point depends on use.I won`t notch a frame.I`d go to 6" with springs and must be careful with bottoming,very little hauling with that.%,ok with not so much load.4",you`re fine.Many peoiple are just fine with thioer springs and are happy about the money saved.I`m switching to bags,eventually because my truck will haul and tow.That is the only reasons for bags for my uses.It`s definately a thing to consider that bags add a ptential for break down.Just like air shocks back in the day.I`d never rely on them like most did to clear L60s.i`d get the springs right and use air shocks to load the suspension or air down for ride.You blow,you can`t go.Springs you put in and forget about them.

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yea wut do u all think bout this kit? it comes with the bags its not a 4 link cause i,ve called the ppl. all it does is replaces the coils with bags. but for a good price wut do u all think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3582&viewitem=

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And if you put functional bumpstops under it along WITH the bags you can still drive it if you lose pressure.

Never seen one stranded that used bump stops.

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Lots of good points, All comes down to personal preference.. good luck with your decision....

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but wut do u all think bout that kit on ebay ?

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Linky no worky.

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Why?

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Why do you say that

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yea sry heres a link that will work http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Air-R...3A1|240%3A1318

or item number 260412374568
let me know wut u all think plz

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Experience. ;)

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It's an Airbagit.com kit...I have no personal experience with them. I can't knock what I don't know. I have seen some mixed reviews on this forum. I would investigate more. Or, go with the flow. Airride kits, ECE parts, Suicidedoors kits. Look at what the majority does. That's my approach. JMO

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I static dropped mine 2 1/2 -4 and would do it again.I think the scrapers are just too low.That's a personal opinion but I just can't see it on a truck like these.

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Here's mine w/ about 5 in the front and 4 out back, both static. The amount of front drop was unintentional, either they shipped me the wrong springs or the tubular LCAs had some unadvertised built in drop. The tires just barely rub if I hit a bump too hard but slightly narrower tires or wheels w/ a different offset should fix that. Ride is great.

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I have two trucks one lowerd with drop spindles and springs and one on air ride,I like them both but with my experience i find myself driving the one on airbags lower all the time (its kind of a disease like its never low enough you know). I really like the air ride but question it sometimes like some have said with (a line breaking or whatever). The static drop on the other hand is just jump in and go and never have to wait for the system to air up (oh by the way mine has a very small leak that will leak down overnight) i guess imo it depends on if the truck is a daily driver or a toy that you play around with on weekends or whatever which route i would take again. for the truck you drive everyday go with a static drop if its a toy then go air ride in my opinion.

by the way the green truck is a static drop and the burb is on air

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yea but 4 the price i dont think u can beat it and with lifetime warenty.

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and ok yea thanks i plan on goin out 2 shows and on ocasion drive it 2 school or w.e but i have another car 4 daily driver so its not goin 2 be driven every day