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bravo · 12-02-2010, 03:43 PM

Can I put air bags on my DD truck and still haul my race truck to the track? If so, what air bags do you recommend?

jimmydean · 12-02-2010, 05:22 PM

What is your DD?

I used to haul hay in the back of my '69 with a c notched frame and Slam Specialties RE6 bags in the rear. I think the most I did was about 1200lbs and I had about 65lbs of air in the bags. The truck was sitting like nothing was in the bed and it drove well.

There are quite a few tow rigs on here that are bagged.

bravo · 12-02-2010, 06:05 PM

I have a 2006 GMC truck and wanted to air bag it. I'm new to air bags and was curious if it was even possible

SCOTI · 12-03-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bravo

I have a 2006 GMC truck and wanted to air bag it. I'm new to air bags and was curious if it was even possible

Yes, it's possible w/the right equipment. Ride Tech offers bolt-in kits to give you an idea of what it takes.

tech@scottshotrods · 12-03-2010, 01:57 AM

Are you looking at bagging the entire truck or just the rear? You can maintain and in most cases increase tow capacity with an air suspended truck when done right with the proper air spring. That is one of the many benifits to an air suspension is an adjustable spring rate at the fly. If you have any questions feel free to pick my brain.
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bravo · 12-03-2010, 10:51 AM

I want to bag the entire truck. What air bags do I have to go with?

SCOTI · 12-03-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bravo

I want to bag the entire truck. What air bags do I have to go with?

Wanting to change out the rear suspension or ?? It affects your bag choice.

bravo · 12-03-2010, 04:11 PM

I was looking to building trailing arms in place of the leaf springs and adding a wishbone. Does this help? But still want to haul my 3800# truck to the track..

SCOTI · 12-03-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bravo

I was looking to building trailing arms in place of the leaf springs and adding a wishbone. Does this help? But still want to haul my 3800# truck to the track..

Bags located on the axle = sleeve style. Bags located on a leverage arm (link bar, truck arm, etc...) utilize a dbl convoluted bag. The actual bag needed depends on the vehicle weight, intended use, & available space.

dv8customs · 12-03-2010, 04:45 PM

Bags over the axle is generally prefered when towing.

tech@scottshotrods · 12-03-2010, 05:33 PM

I would recommend the Firestone F9100s for what you are looking to do...

bravo · 12-03-2010, 05:57 PM

so these Firestone F9100s will hold by themselves my 18' dovetail trailer and my 3800# race truck?

12-02-2010, 03:43 PM	#1
bravo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: odessa,texas Posts: 26	towing with air bags Can I put air bags on my DD truck and still haul my race truck to the track? If so, what air bags do you recommend?

12-02-2010, 05:22 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: towing with air bags What is your DD? I used to haul hay in the back of my '69 with a c notched frame and Slam Specialties RE6 bags in the rear. I think the most I did was about 1200lbs and I had about 65lbs of air in the bags. The truck was sitting like nothing was in the bed and it drove well. There are quite a few tow rigs on here that are bagged. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

12-02-2010, 06:05 PM	#3
bravo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: odessa,texas Posts: 26	Re: towing with air bags I have a 2006 GMC truck and wanted to air bag it. I'm new to air bags and was curious if it was even possible

12-03-2010, 01:57 AM	#5
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: towing with air bags Are you looking at bagging the entire truck or just the rear? You can maintain and in most cases increase tow capacity with an air suspended truck when done right with the proper air spring. That is one of the many benifits to an air suspension is an adjustable spring rate at the fly. If you have any questions feel free to pick my brain. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by tech@scottshotrods; 12-03-2010 at 01:58 AM.

12-03-2010, 10:51 AM	#6
bravo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: odessa,texas Posts: 26	Re: towing with air bags I want to bag the entire truck. What air bags do I have to go with?

12-03-2010, 04:11 PM	#8
bravo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: odessa,texas Posts: 26	Re: towing with air bags I was looking to building trailing arms in place of the leaf springs and adding a wishbone. Does this help? But still want to haul my 3800# truck to the track..

12-03-2010, 04:45 PM	#10
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: towing with air bags Bags over the axle is generally prefered when towing.

12-03-2010, 05:33 PM	#11
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: towing with air bags I would recommend the Firestone F9100s for what you are looking to do... Last edited by tech@scottshotrods; 12-03-2010 at 05:33 PM.

12-03-2010, 05:57 PM	#12
bravo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: odessa,texas Posts: 26	Re: towing with air bags so these Firestone F9100s will hold by themselves my 18' dovetail trailer and my 3800# race truck?



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