Airbags + Drag Racing = Busted Bags? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 06-24-2003, 04:28 AM

I have a question regarding airbags on my truck. Would the stress of hard launches at the track, basically pop my rear bags? I've heard from friends of mine, that airbags are the WORST for drag racing. Any suggestions? Right now, I have a flipped axle (5") drop, and I will be soon to have a posi. I want to get the BEST possible traction out of my suspension. So, would making a set of custom trac-bars give me all the traction I need? (Of course with a posi and a good set of drag radials.)
Thanks!

phantom dually · 06-24-2003, 09:50 PM

Bags are used by alot of drag racers to control a straight launch from a HIGH torque motor. Put a 4 link and then bag it and you should be ok.

AccuAir · 06-25-2003, 04:04 AM

I totally second that motion. Being able to pre-load the right rear is what most drag racers shoot for, but then you get to drive home from the track crooked unless you have bags. As far as durability, not a problem.

BaggedC10 · 06-25-2003, 03:15 PM

You will have great traction with a 4-link and airsprings. Often, you can tow and haul more than stock with bags, so there won't be any durability issues.

fastbagged68 · 06-25-2003, 03:45 PM

If you go with a 4 link and bags you will be fine. Bags work great for traction as long as it set up right. If you bag your truck with stock leafs and take out some leafs it will light them up- So I would go witha 4 link. and some F9000 behind the axel bags

*1FaastC10* · 06-27-2003, 11:03 PM

what exactly are "behind the axle bags" ?

i look like a total moron now...

BaggedC10 · 06-28-2003, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
what exactly are "behind the axle bags" ?

i look like a total moron now...

That's when the airsprings are located behind the axle. This picture may give you a better idea.

06-24-2003, 04:28 AM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Airbags + Drag Racing = Busted Bags? I have a question regarding airbags on my truck. Would the stress of hard launches at the track, basically pop my rear bags? I've heard from friends of mine, that airbags are the WORST for drag racing. Any suggestions? Right now, I have a flipped axle (5") drop, and I will be soon to have a posi. I want to get the BEST possible traction out of my suspension. So, would making a set of custom trac-bars give me all the traction I need? (Of course with a posi and a good set of drag radials.) Thanks! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

06-24-2003, 09:50 PM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Bags are used by alot of drag racers to control a straight launch from a HIGH torque motor. Put a 4 link and then bag it and you should be ok. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

06-25-2003, 03:15 PM	#4
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	You will have great traction with a 4-link and airsprings. Often, you can tow and haul more than stock with bags, so there won't be any durability issues. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

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06-25-2003, 04:04 AM	#3
AccuAir Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 17	I totally second that motion. Being able to pre-load the right rear is what most drag racers shoot for, but then you get to drive home from the track crooked unless you have bags. As far as durability, not a problem.

06-25-2003, 03:45 PM	#5
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	If you go with a 4 link and bags you will be fine. Bags work great for traction as long as it set up right. If you bag your truck with stock leafs and take out some leafs it will light them up- So I would go witha 4 link. and some F9000 behind the axel bags

06-27-2003, 11:03 PM	#6
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	what exactly are "behind the axle bags" ? i look like a total moron now...



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