85 k10 with bags

[true74enduro]

i want my truck to ride better. the backs ok, i wish the front was softer its way bouncy. has anyone done bags on the front on there ks? or even both. i found this site you guys probably know about it. im just wondering if theres a site that has kits for 4x4 front bags.


http://www.airbagit.com/product-p/fbs-che-09-kit5.htm

[true74enduro]

ive found one place so far they seem ok they have a life time warrantee on the kits to i think i might do the front and rear with bags.




http://www.suspension-alternatives.c...59512-ck10.htm

[andrewmp6]

I know this is about a week old but i wouldn't buy anything off airbagit.com and your truck is a 4x4 right?If so only way to bag the front is weld in a 4 link and bag mounts nothing will bolt in.

[true74enduro]

whats wrong with that air bag kit? im interested in all input.

[true74enduro]

i saw that air bag kit at that other site suspension alternatives.com

[true74enduro]

when doing bags do have to do an air compressor? or can i just use mine for now?

[andrewmp6]

Air bag it is known for being the worse air bag company out there.If you don't believe me google there name you will fine a ton of forums about them being a bad company.There is no bolt on front kit for a 4x4 you have to build a 4 link and bag mounts.

[true74enduro]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Air bag it is known for being the worse air bag company out there.If you don't believe me google there name you will fine a ton of forums about them being a bad company.There is no bolt on front kit for a 4x4 you have to build a 4 link and bag mounts.

theres a kit by that other site i posted. http://www.suspension-alternatives.c...59512-ck10.htm its listed as bolt in front air bag kit

[andrewmp6]

That kit is a helper bag its not going to do anything to smooth out the ride its probably gonna make it rougher.A helper bag is just like air shocks its used to level the truck out loaded.A helper bag helps the leaf spring where a true air bag set up the air bag replaces the spring.Honestly Look in the 4x4 part of this forum they could tell you what springs and shocks to use to smooth it out.

[true74enduro]

i see that makes sense. i just was told different that they would help make it smoother.

[andrewmp6]

I kinda doubt they would help but if you want to try them go for it.I have read doing a b52 spring swap which is running rear springs in the front do flex more but not sure how they would do in a daily driver type of truck.How old are your shocks in the front ?

[true74enduro]

ha my dad cant remember when he changed them. so probably early 90s sence thats when he got it from his dad original owner. 18+

[andrewmp6]

Yeah the shocks are shot replace them it should smooth out the ride some but its still a old truck they never rode real smooth new.

[true74enduro]

i was thinking to chang to bags though. could i use that rear spring helper then make new mounting brackets? thats what i thought about doing to. then pull off the old leafs. im sure i do need new shocks. i just forgot to change them plus im pretty busy with work.

[true74enduro]

is there a bag kit for the 73-87 c10s havent found one. i have been search for a kit would have the majority of what i need besides the mounting brackets

[andrewmp6]

Nothing off the front of a c10 will fit a k10 only way to bag the front of a 4x4 is 4 link it with bag mounts and a panhard bar.Honestly take it to someone not trying to sound mean but you don't have a clue about how to bag the front and doing it wrong can kill you when it falls off.

[true74enduro]

true. thought itd be easier. oh well thanks for help