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66chevy PROSTREET · 03-28-2009, 11:40 PM

I have CPP lower arms and i THINK (99% sure)the bags are 2600's, but the O.D. of them is touching the bump stop and tubing. The bag has 2- 1" ports if that helps.

I need a bag that has a smaller I.D. that can handle a big block. A friend is using the exact set up with no rubbing?! I also tried moving the bag around with no luck.

any suggestions from experience?? my buddy VIN63 has the same setup and is using Firestone Air Spring part number 6873 - 8-inch diameter inflated (3150 lbs. @ 100 psi). Is there any others with a smaller I.D.?

1st pic is my truck-1966, 2nd pic is a 72 with same parts,

**N2TRUX** · 03-29-2009, 11:52 AM

Looks like your bag is requiring a lot more pressure to lift.

Anyone have any input?

66chevy PROSTREET · 03-29-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Looks like your bag is requiring a lot more pressure to lift.

he has stock spindals and a small block....

Inverter · 03-29-2009, 04:13 PM

Those are coil spring arms. Not meant for air ride w/o the (lower cups). You can make them work but will need to cut off the stop.If you plan on laying front c-member,you will need some additional trimming ,ball joint angles will be terrible.

Had same arms on my '68.

66chevy PROSTREET · 03-29-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Inverter

Those are coil spring arms. Not meant for air ride. You can make them work but will need to cut off the stop.If you plan on laying it out,you will need some additional trimming ,ball joint angles will be terrible.

no, they are bag arms, from the side they look just like the spring arms

Inverter · 03-29-2009, 04:39 PM

I searched their site,couldnt find any cpp air arms.

Do they look like this inside?

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Spray-Bomb · 03-29-2009, 12:52 PM

Dont know if it would work in your situation, but Slam bags dont "grow" in diameter when aired up, so that may help you get your desired O.D.

Past that, could you just cut off you bump stop mount & move it over a inch or so ???

66chevy PROSTREET · 03-29-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Dont know if it would work in your situation, but Slam bags dont "grow" in diameter when aired up, so that may help you get your desired O.D.

Past that, could you just cut off you bump stop mount & move it over a inch or so ???

i was interested in the RE-7, for the fact that they are non-ballooning, the ones i have on now are about 7". i know the stats on the RE-6 and i might have to go that route

66chevy PROSTREET · 03-31-2009, 10:49 AM

i went with the re7, hopfully that will solve the problem

gonnabg · 08-18-2011, 12:55 AM

if those bags fixed your problem id love to see some pics. i have those same arms waiting to go on my 72 and need to buy my front bags still.

**lolife99** · 08-18-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 66chevy PROSTREET

i went with the re7, hopfully that will solve the problem

Can you remove the bumpstop base?

belowme51 · 08-18-2011, 10:16 AM

I would 1st contact CPP and see what they say, or just go with the RE7 or RE6...I had some conti bags that did the same thing on a caddy I had they just ballon too much you need something that keeps its diameter....
BUTTTT personally I would hack off the bump stop...save your $$$ for something else.

Tony@AirRideTech · 08-18-2011, 10:38 AM

you could also try moving the airspring in a little bit on top and bottom mounts to gain clearance. if thats a cheap chinese bag, I would probably look for a replacement for those anyway

SCOTI · 08-18-2011, 02:04 PM

I wonder what bags CPP specs for these C10 lower arms?

tcb-1 · 08-18-2011, 09:46 PM

Slam bags did the trick for my cadillac. need something smaller that didn't "grow" like my Doms. went with the new SS line and never looked back. my next ride will have Slams on it.

03-28-2009, 11:40 PM	#1
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Which bags would solve this problem?? I have CPP lower arms and i THINK (99% sure)the bags are 2600's, but the O.D. of them is touching the bump stop and tubing. The bag has 2- 1" ports if that helps. I need a bag that has a smaller I.D. that can handle a big block. A friend is using the exact set up with no rubbing?! I also tried moving the bag around with no luck. any suggestions from experience?? my buddy VIN63 has the same setup and is using Firestone Air Spring part number 6873 - 8-inch diameter inflated (3150 lbs. @ 100 psi). Is there any others with a smaller I.D.? 1st pic is my truck-1966, 2nd pic is a 72 with same parts, Attached Images __________________ 1966 CHEVY FLEETSIDE SOLD 11-29-9 TRUCK THREAD- http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=301368&page=2 Last edited by 66chevy PROSTREET; 03-29-2009 at 12:02 AM.

03-29-2009, 11:52 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Which bags would solve this problem?? Looks like your bag is requiring a lot more pressure to lift. Anyone have any input? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-29-2009, 04:13 PM	#4
Inverter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 429	Re: Which bags would solve this problem?? Those are coil spring arms. Not meant for air ride w/o the (lower cups). You can make them work but will need to cut off the stop.If you plan on laying front c-member,you will need some additional trimming ,ball joint angles will be terrible. Had same arms on my '68. __________________ TROY My work ~ https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=799484 Last edited by Inverter; 03-29-2009 at 04:18 PM.

03-29-2009, 04:39 PM	#6
Inverter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 429	Re: Which bags would solve this problem?? I searched their site,couldnt find any cpp air arms. Do they look like this inside? __________________ TROY My work ~ https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=799484

03-29-2009, 12:52 PM	#7
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Which bags would solve this problem?? Dont know if it would work in your situation, but Slam bags dont "grow" in diameter when aired up, so that may help you get your desired O.D. Past that, could you just cut off you bump stop mount & move it over a inch or so ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

03-31-2009, 10:49 AM	#9
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Re: Which bags would solve this problem?? i went with the re7, hopfully that will solve the problem __________________ 1966 CHEVY FLEETSIDE SOLD 11-29-9 TRUCK THREAD- http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=301368&page=2

08-18-2011, 12:55 AM	#10
gonnabg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: camarillo, ca Posts: 10	Re: Which bags would solve this problem?? if those bags fixed your problem id love to see some pics. i have those same arms waiting to go on my 72 and need to buy my front bags still.

08-18-2011, 10:16 AM	#12
belowme51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: roanoke va Posts: 582	Re: Which bags would solve this problem?? I would 1st contact CPP and see what they say, or just go with the RE7 or RE6...I had some conti bags that did the same thing on a caddy I had they just ballon too much you need something that keeps its diameter.... BUTTTT personally I would hack off the bump stop...save your $$$ for something else.

08-18-2011, 10:38 AM	#13
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Which bags would solve this problem?? you could also try moving the airspring in a little bit on top and bottom mounts to gain clearance. if thats a cheap chinese bag, I would probably look for a replacement for those anyway

08-18-2011, 02:04 PM	#14
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08-18-2011, 09:46 PM	#15
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