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bagged_gmc · 12-05-2004, 08:35 PM

Is it the same proceedure baggin the front on a 69 GMC as it would be a 69 Chevy. I mean, do the suicidedoors plates bolt right up the same way? Also, what do you all reccomend on the rear? thanks, Jody

bagged74 · 12-05-2004, 08:39 PM

yes, should be exactly the same.

bagged_gmc · 12-05-2004, 08:40 PM

Ok, thanks for the quick reply, now all I have to do is save up lol

ChevyCruizer · 12-08-2004, 12:17 AM

those plates are cheap, but two sets so you are ready to go on your next project. LOL

Shev · 12-08-2004, 12:30 AM

Check out this thread for a simple answer for the rear:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=129463

bagged_gmc · 12-08-2004, 11:45 PM

thanks

chevydog66 · 12-09-2004, 10:47 PM

What about us leaf spring guys? How much drop will we get from the "air over leaf" kit?

Shev · 12-09-2004, 11:08 PM

I guess the answer would be as much as you dearch the springs...air over leaf is meant more to be used as an "overload" spring than to drop your ride. Don't get me wrong, guys run it to get low, but have to dearch your springs and pretty much only run the main spring. You take the chance of the spring breaking, which gets ugly quick. I apologize for the poor explanation (brain isn't working well right now...LOL) hopefully somebody else can translate my blah blah. You could always switch over to trailing arm...ECE crossmember plus a set of trailing arms and axle mounts and you'd be there...then running a regular bag setup would be a cinch...pretty much bolt on except for the axle mounts...

chevydog66 · 12-09-2004, 11:25 PM

Here's some info, but I am curious as to how much drop is obtained from this.
http://www.airride.com/productinfo/airoverleaf.asp

Shev · 12-09-2004, 11:45 PM

I guess my next answer would be to either email or call AirRide and see what they have to say...most guys that try going the air over leaf way end up going with some sort of link setup in the end. Air over leaf is great for additional payload...

**N2TRUX** · 12-10-2004, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chevydog66

Here's some info, but I am curious as to how much drop is obtained from this.....

If you take out all the leafs from the pack except the top two it will drop to the stops. That's the way my 77 Cheyenne was done. I know the frame is different in the rear, but my guess is it will lay on your frame, C-notch or bump stop whichever gets in the way first....

**N2TRUX** · 12-10-2004, 12:12 AM

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12-05-2004, 08:35 PM	#1
bagged_gmc Shaved Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vernon, Tx Posts: 115	front bag question Is it the same proceedure baggin the front on a 69 GMC as it would be a 69 Chevy. I mean, do the suicidedoors plates bolt right up the same way? Also, what do you all reccomend on the rear? thanks, Jody __________________ 1969

12-05-2004, 08:40 PM	#3
bagged_gmc Shaved Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vernon, Tx Posts: 115	Ok, thanks for the quick reply, now all I have to do is save up lol __________________ 1969

12-08-2004, 12:17 AM	#4
ChevyCruizer 17's too small Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 335	those plates are cheap, but two sets so you are ready to go on your next project. LOL __________________ 68 C10 SWB SS 5 lug power disc brake conversion 2.5 inch drop spindles van tilt column Air Ride Technologies Cool Ride air bag kits Performance Online tubular upper control arms and shock relocator kits ECE super track panhard bar 1 piece side windows

12-08-2004, 12:30 AM	#5
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	Check out this thread for a simple answer for the rear: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=129463 __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

12-08-2004, 11:45 PM	#6
bagged_gmc Shaved Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vernon, Tx Posts: 115	thanks __________________ 1969

12-05-2004, 08:39 PM	#2
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	yes, should be exactly the same.

12-09-2004, 10:47 PM	#7
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	What about us leaf spring guys? How much drop will we get from the "air over leaf" kit? __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

12-09-2004, 11:08 PM	#8
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	I guess the answer would be as much as you dearch the springs...air over leaf is meant more to be used as an "overload" spring than to drop your ride. Don't get me wrong, guys run it to get low, but have to dearch your springs and pretty much only run the main spring. You take the chance of the spring breaking, which gets ugly quick. I apologize for the poor explanation (brain isn't working well right now...LOL) hopefully somebody else can translate my blah blah. You could always switch over to trailing arm...ECE crossmember plus a set of trailing arms and axle mounts and you'd be there...then running a regular bag setup would be a cinch...pretty much bolt on except for the axle mounts... __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4 Last edited by Shev; 12-09-2004 at 11:10 PM.

12-09-2004, 11:25 PM	#9
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Here's some info, but I am curious as to how much drop is obtained from this. http://www.airride.com/productinfo/airoverleaf.asp __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

12-09-2004, 11:45 PM	#10
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	I guess my next answer would be to either email or call AirRide and see what they have to say...most guys that try going the air over leaf way end up going with some sort of link setup in the end. Air over leaf is great for additional payload... __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

12-10-2004, 12:12 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	2.........

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