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poorboy · 12-13-2006, 12:54 AM

Does anyone make one for a 72? Also I'm going to be towing a 5000lb load alot. Will the air bags hold up? What kind should I get? Thanks.

gringoloco · 12-13-2006, 01:10 AM

Yep. For a '72 they're basically bolt-in. You do have to drill a few holes.

Check this thread for pictures.

The bags will hold as long as you get some that are rated for that kind of weight. Remember, the original application of these things is for big-rigs...

powell72 · 12-13-2006, 11:04 PM

The piston style bags ECE sells bolt into the stock spring bolt holes. You just need to open the upper hole up just a touch.

67Fleet · 12-14-2006, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

The piston style bags ECE sells bolt into the stock spring bolt holes. You just need to open the upper hole up just a touch.

With all due respect....ECE's system is wayyy overpriced. I understand they are not in the air-ride business, but their airbag setup is really not something I'd recommend.

powell72 · 12-14-2006, 10:23 PM

I understand, I was just letting him know they do bolt in with very little hassle. They will sell the bags individually from the kit. They're still $200 apiece which is pricey (like everything else they sell), but the do ride VERY nice.

poorboy · 12-15-2006, 11:13 AM

Thanks for the input guys.

pharcyde05 · 12-14-2006, 02:15 PM

hear is a link you can go to to get the info on pressure and weight rating for some of the air bags http://www.macsspring.com/website/sl...ties-frame.htm

12-13-2006, 12:54 AM	#1
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Bolt in air bag Does anyone make one for a 72? Also I'm going to be towing a 5000lb load alot. Will the air bags hold up? What kind should I get? Thanks.

12-13-2006, 01:10 AM	#2
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Bolt in air bag Yep. For a '72 they're basically bolt-in. You do have to drill a few holes. Check this thread for pictures. The bags will hold as long as you get some that are rated for that kind of weight. Remember, the original application of these things is for big-rigs... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-13-2006, 11:04 PM	#3
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Bolt in air bag The piston style bags ECE sells bolt into the stock spring bolt holes. You just need to open the upper hole up just a touch. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

12-14-2006, 10:23 PM	#5
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Bolt in air bag I understand, I was just letting him know they do bolt in with very little hassle. They will sell the bags individually from the kit. They're still $200 apiece which is pricey (like everything else they sell), but the do ride VERY nice. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

12-15-2006, 11:13 AM	#6
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Bolt in air bag Thanks for the input guys.

12-14-2006, 02:15 PM	#7
pharcyde05 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: modesto CA Posts: 239	Re: Bolt in air bag hear is a link you can go to to get the info on pressure and weight rating for some of the air bags http://www.macsspring.com/website/sl...ties-frame.htm __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461088

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