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dznucks · 03-18-2009, 10:51 AM

I am finally going ahead with baggin my '69 pickup. Since it is my DD i have to do the install in phases. I am going to start with the rear and i need some help selecting the right bags for my needs.
I am baggin the truck becasue i want the stance and ride comfort of bags, but i also want the ability of leveling a load since i still haul heavy loads from time to time. I already have a ECE 2/4 static drop installed. i plan on c-notching the frame as well.

I was looking at the firestone or air ride bags. Can anyone tell me which ones will be best for the added pressure of handling a heavy load?

dznucks · 03-18-2009, 02:34 PM

Nobody???

Stupid question, what benifit is a two port bag over a one port bag?

derider · 03-18-2009, 02:58 PM

I have the firestone 2600's in the back of my 66. I also had a similar static drop on my truck and wanted to be able to raise the truck to tow my boat. It is a 21' boat and weighs about 5k. They work great!

dznucks · 03-18-2009, 03:12 PM

thanks derider. i am leaning towards the firestone 2600's in the back. thats what i was needing to hear.

i will typically be hauling a yard of dirt and it sets me on the frame every time.

66chevy PROSTREET · 03-18-2009, 05:07 PM

2600 is what i have also

dznucks · 03-19-2009, 06:36 AM

Can you tell me the hieght range of the 2600's? I want to keep my same ride height and the springs are 7.5" (trailing arm to frame) tall when measured on flat ground.

Do you have 2600's only in the rear or all four corners?

66chevy PROSTREET · 03-19-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dznucks

Can you tell me the hieght range of the 2600's? I want to keep my same ride height and the springs are 7.5" (trailing arm to frame) tall when measured on flat ground.

Do you have 2600's only in the rear or all four corners?

yes all four corners. i think 7" is the same height for the bag, mybe a little taller

dznucks · 03-19-2009, 01:00 PM

How much tank do i need?

I do not plan lowering or raising the truck very often. i want to set it where i like it and then only change it when i am hauling. Would a smaller 3 or 4 gallon compressor work well, or do i need 5-6 gallons?

66chevy PROSTREET · 03-19-2009, 02:12 PM

when i just had rear bags all i had was this airlift compressor /kit/gauge. i think the whole thing goes for $240. it worked fine and you do not need a tank. jmo

edflores · 03-19-2009, 02:31 PM

eff that. i would rather manually fill than use that thing. waste of 240 imo.
i would probably just get 2 valves, a tank, and a schrader to fill the tank. cheaper, and you can just add to it later when you upgrade.

66chevy PROSTREET · 03-19-2009, 03:41 PM

sorry, its $145

87 dually burb · 03-19-2009, 07:37 PM

you have site link for that

66chevy PROSTREET · 03-19-2009, 10:35 PM

here ya go

http://www.jegs.com/i/Air+Lift/022/25592/10002/-1

dznucks · 03-20-2009, 07:22 AM

i kind of like edflores idea. but i can think of situations that i would regret not having a compressor. I was looking at the pancake style tanks. i think it would fit better under the bad.

Did anyone take advantage of the special on AirLift 2600 bags for $249?

I was thinking about making that purchase next week.

03-18-2009, 10:51 AM	#1
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Selecting Rear Bags, Need help I am finally going ahead with baggin my '69 pickup. Since it is my DD i have to do the install in phases. I am going to start with the rear and i need some help selecting the right bags for my needs. I am baggin the truck becasue i want the stance and ride comfort of bags, but i also want the ability of leveling a load since i still haul heavy loads from time to time. I already have a ECE 2/4 static drop installed. i plan on c-notching the frame as well. I was looking at the firestone or air ride bags. Can anyone tell me which ones will be best for the added pressure of handling a heavy load?

03-18-2009, 02:34 PM	#2
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help Nobody??? Stupid question, what benifit is a two port bag over a one port bag?

03-18-2009, 02:58 PM	#3
derider Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Deforest, WI Posts: 90	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help I have the firestone 2600's in the back of my 66. I also had a similar static drop on my truck and wanted to be able to raise the truck to tow my boat. It is a 21' boat and weighs about 5k. They work great!

03-18-2009, 03:12 PM	#4
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help thanks derider. i am leaning towards the firestone 2600's in the back. thats what i was needing to hear. i will typically be hauling a yard of dirt and it sets me on the frame every time.

03-18-2009, 05:07 PM	#5
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help 2600 is what i have also __________________ 1966 CHEVY FLEETSIDE SOLD 11-29-9 TRUCK THREAD- http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=301368&page=2

03-19-2009, 06:36 AM	#6
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help Can you tell me the hieght range of the 2600's? I want to keep my same ride height and the springs are 7.5" (trailing arm to frame) tall when measured on flat ground. Do you have 2600's only in the rear or all four corners? Last edited by dznucks; 03-19-2009 at 06:37 AM.

03-19-2009, 01:00 PM	#8
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help How much tank do i need? I do not plan lowering or raising the truck very often. i want to set it where i like it and then only change it when i am hauling. Would a smaller 3 or 4 gallon compressor work well, or do i need 5-6 gallons?

03-19-2009, 02:12 PM	#9
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help when i just had rear bags all i had was this airlift compressor /kit/gauge. i think the whole thing goes for $240. it worked fine and you do not need a tank. jmo __________________ 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; 03-19-2009 at 03:43 PM.

03-19-2009, 02:31 PM	#10
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help eff that. i would rather manually fill than use that thing. waste of 240 imo. i would probably just get 2 valves, a tank, and a schrader to fill the tank. cheaper, and you can just add to it later when you upgrade.

03-19-2009, 03:41 PM	#11
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help sorry, its $145 Attached Images __________________ 1966 CHEVY FLEETSIDE SOLD 11-29-9 TRUCK THREAD- http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=301368&page=2

03-19-2009, 07:37 PM	#12
87 dually burb my short bus Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fredericksburg,Va Posts: 307	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help you have site link for that __________________ 90 burbbagged,shaved(about done)***** 91 burbstock worker for now************ *****only squares for me****************

03-19-2009, 10:35 PM	#13
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help here ya go http://www.jegs.com/i/Air+Lift/022/25592/10002/-1 __________________ 1966 CHEVY FLEETSIDE SOLD 11-29-9 TRUCK THREAD- http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=301368&page=2

03-20-2009, 07:22 AM	#14
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Selecting Rear Bags, Need help i kind of like edflores idea. but i can think of situations that i would regret not having a compressor. I was looking at the pancake style tanks. i think it would fit better under the bad. Did anyone take advantage of the special on AirLift 2600 bags for $249? I was thinking about making that purchase next week.



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