rear "load lifter" airbags - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

89chevsj · 08-14-2011, 10:42 PM

I'm looking at getting a set for my 89 chevy k1500 swb. it was lowered when i bought it, i cant get the leafsprings to come out so now my next option, bags. can I expect to get at least 2-4 inches of lift out of them? looking to gget some Firestone "ride-rite" bag kit. thanks

**lolife99** · 08-15-2011, 08:02 AM

How was it lowered?
Drop shackles (with or without the front hanger)?
Flip kit?

89chevsj · 08-15-2011, 01:31 PM

it's a 4X4 so the torsion bolt were removed, thats it on the front. the back i think just one leaf was removed buti think the shackles were changed. i almost changed them but the bolt holding theleafs on in the back was seized and i didnt have the toolsto do anything about it. so i puta 2 inch blocki had under the back, but i got 2 more to go.

**N2TRUX** · 08-15-2011, 06:58 PM

How much lift you get will depend on the springs you have. Considering it is a 4x4 I can't say for sure. On my 2wd 88-98's I had the bags your considering, and they did give me 3-4" of lift.

89chevsj · 08-15-2011, 09:52 PM

I'm only looking for the rear, my front will be easy, just to bolts. (of course thats what kept my rear all chopped and screwed haha)

89chevsj · 08-15-2011, 10:31 PM

nevermind i understand now. i thought 2wd 4wd leafsprings were the same for 1/2 tons? i think it should be the same. but thanks for the info I'll make sure before i buy.

08-14-2011, 10:42 PM	#1
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	rear "load lifter" airbags I'm looking at getting a set for my 89 chevy k1500 swb. it was lowered when i bought it, i cant get the leafsprings to come out so now my next option, bags. can I expect to get at least 2-4 inches of lift out of them? looking to gget some Firestone "ride-rite" bag kit. thanks __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima

08-15-2011, 08:02 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: rear "load lifter" airbags How was it lowered? Drop shackles (with or without the front hanger)? Flip kit? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-15-2011, 01:31 PM	#3
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	Re: rear "load lifter" airbags it's a 4X4 so the torsion bolt were removed, thats it on the front. the back i think just one leaf was removed buti think the shackles were changed. i almost changed them but the bolt holding theleafs on in the back was seized and i didnt have the toolsto do anything about it. so i puta 2 inch blocki had under the back, but i got 2 more to go. __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima

08-15-2011, 06:58 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: rear "load lifter" airbags How much lift you get will depend on the springs you have. Considering it is a 4x4 I can't say for sure. On my 2wd 88-98's I had the bags your considering, and they did give me 3-4" of lift. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-15-2011, 09:52 PM	#5
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	Re: rear "load lifter" airbags I'm only looking for the rear, my front will be easy, just to bolts. (of course thats what kept my rear all chopped and screwed haha) __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima

08-15-2011, 10:31 PM	#6
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	Re: rear "load lifter" airbags nevermind i understand now. i thought 2wd 4wd leafsprings were the same for 1/2 tons? i think it should be the same. but thanks for the info I'll make sure before i buy. __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima

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