Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AusTx68 · 08-20-2011, 02:10 PM

Here's the deal, I can't bring myself to cutup my truck for that laid out look. I've seen a few on bags where they retained the stock inner fenders and didn't cutup the bed. Yea they don't lay frame but they still look good. If they ever want to go back to stock it's not a big deal.

If you've done it please post pics and list your hardware. We all wanna know!

ChevLoRay · 08-20-2011, 02:13 PM

What you're talking about is a truck that has air springs, instead of coil springs, right?

AusTx68 · 08-20-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

What you're talking about is a truck that has air springs, instead of coil springs, right?

I'm not familiar with air springs. I'm talking about air bags in place of springs.

ChevLoRay · 08-20-2011, 02:20 PM

Check out Air Lift (Google it) and Firestone for them. Air springs are what get called Bags....because, it is the bag that is the spring.

AusTx68 · 08-20-2011, 02:20 PM

Running something similar to this system from Air Ride Technologies. Some folks just piece them together.

1972RedNeck · 08-20-2011, 02:34 PM

IMHO, lowering a truck IS molesting it.

AusTx68 · 08-20-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

IMHO, lowering a truck IS molesting it.

I hear ya. Thanks for the opinion. I'm sure that could be a thread of its own. Let's stay focused here

let's see them pics!
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Manxxman · 08-20-2011, 03:59 PM

mine was a little molested!! but I kind of liked it!! is that wrong?

AusTx68 · 08-20-2011, 04:14 PM

What did you have to do to get it that low?
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58 gmc · 08-20-2011, 04:17 PM

heres mine with a raised bed

Manxxman · 08-20-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AusTx68

What did you have to do to get it that low?
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Just bagged the front, but had to notch the rear and cut the bed. With 20's you shouldn't have to loose the inner fenderwells, but to get it that low in the back, you will have to raise the bed floor or cut it.

19seventeeCustom · 08-20-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

IMHO, lowering a truck IS molesting it.

Really? I guess driving is molesting it too huh???

19seventeeCustom · 08-20-2011, 05:19 PM

Killer trucks guys!!! just the way I like em molested and trashed...lmao

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Originally Posted by Manxxman

mine was a little molested!! but I kind of liked it!! is that wrong?

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Originally Posted by 58 gmc

heres mine with a raised bed

texastrendz · 08-20-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AusTx68

Running something similar to this system from Air Ride Technologies. Some folks just piece them together.

Nice to see that you got your truck up and running. I bought your cab dolly from you sometime ago. This kit is what you are looking for. You will not have to " cut up the truck" to install it. Pretty much just opening up holes and some new holes. It is pricey for what you get, but no homework is involved. Just buy it and install it. I would not use the line that is supplied. I would use aluminum fuel line for the lines with push lock fittings. Other then that the kit is nice as kit as you can buy. One good thing about buying a complete system is that you have only one go to guy, this being Air Ride Tech. good luck, Daniel.

C/10 King · 08-20-2011, 07:08 PM

Slightly molested + mostly stock = Gumby

SCOTI · 08-20-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Manxxman

Just bagged the front, but had to notch the rear and cut the bed. With 20's you shouldn't have to loose the inner fenderwells, but to get it that low in the back, you will have to raise the bed floor or cut it.

Not picking on you but using your info as an example.....

Everyone needs to be careful when reading & interpeting the info shared in these type of threads. Manxxman's truck looks really low for not having to cut things up. It also looks like he's also running super low profile tires which makes a big difference between rubbing & not.

Try listing how you achived the drop in your pics w/a parts list & post up your wheel tire info as well (width, back-spacing, tire size, & specific mods if any were necessary).

Nice looking ride Manxxman!

SCOTI · 08-20-2011, 07:13 PM

Not mine but what a thread like this needs.....

73-87 disc swap & drop spindles
Bags in place of front coils (plate on top, cup on bottom)
Home made rear c-notches (similar in height to CPP's/Porterbuilts bolt in stuff)
Lowering blocks
Bags bolted in place of coils
Modified shock mounts
Long/super adjustable Panhard bar
20x8.5's w/5.75"bs & 255-40-20 Toyo's
20x10's w/5.0"bs & 295-40-20 Toyo's

Rear bedsides were modified to allow more wheel/tire room @ the bedsides.

SCOTI · 08-20-2011, 07:22 PM

Another that's not mine but I'm in good w/the owner....

Porterbuilt mild front kit: upper/lower tubular arms, bags, shock brackets
OE 72 front disc brakes
Porterbuilt mild rear kit: Dropped T/A's, tubular T/A x-member, shock relocators, long, adjustable Panhard bar

Coys 20x8.5's w/5.25"bs 255-40-20's
Coys 22x9's w/5.5"bs 265-40-22's

Pre-70 'shorter' rear 12-bolt housing
Bed floor cut out directly above the rear differential for clearance. Custom alum plate fabbed for a clean/functional 'cover'.

AusTx68 · 08-20-2011, 08:45 PM

SCOTI, great postings! Exactly the kind of info I was hoping to get shared with the masses.

Hubscrub · 08-20-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Slightly molested + mostly stock = Gumby

Gumby = one of the nicest trucks on this site

wheels/tire combo is killer

ChevLoRay · 08-20-2011, 10:22 PM

Air Ride Technology is what I couldn't remember. Good stuff.

project1968 · 08-20-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Slightly molested + mostly stock = Gumby

Expand on the slightly molested part because I love the look of your truck.

Manxxman · 08-22-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Not picking on you but using your info as an example.....

Everyone needs to be careful when reading & interpeting the info shared in these type of threads. Manxxman's truck looks really low for not having to cut things up. It also looks like he's also running super low profile tires which makes a big difference between rubbing & not.

Try listing how you achived the drop in your pics w/a parts list & post up your wheel tire info as well (width, back-spacing, tire size, & specific mods if any were necessary).

Nice looking ride Manxxman!

You are right, I had to use a very low profile front tire, but nothing is cut in the front. Just a basic bag kit, as a matter of fact, it sits about 3/4" off the ground at full compression as you see it in the picture. Boss on makes the 338's in 2 sizes in 20 inch rims. 20x10 and 20x8.5. Not sure of the backspacing, but they fit as you can see in the picture.

tcb-1 · 08-22-2011, 08:17 PM

no molestation on my old c10....

Hubscrub · 08-22-2011, 09:00 PM

^beautiful

08-20-2011, 02:10 PM	#1
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? Here's the deal, I can't bring myself to cutup my truck for that laid out look. I've seen a few on bags where they retained the stock inner fenders and didn't cutup the bed. Yea they don't lay frame but they still look good. If they ever want to go back to stock it's not a big deal. If you've done it please post pics and list your hardware. We all wanna know! __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

08-20-2011, 02:13 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? What you're talking about is a truck that has air springs, instead of coil springs, right? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-20-2011, 02:20 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? Check out Air Lift (Google it) and Firestone for them. Air springs are what get called Bags....because, it is the bag that is the spring. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-20-2011, 02:20 PM	#5
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? Running something similar to this system from Air Ride Technologies. Some folks just piece them together. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

08-20-2011, 03:59 PM	#8
Manxxman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 95	Re: Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? mine was a little molested!! but I kind of liked it!! is that wrong? Attached Images

08-20-2011, 04:14 PM	#9
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? What did you have to do to get it that low? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

08-20-2011, 04:17 PM	#10
58 gmc ToTM Winner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: okc Posts: 243	Re: Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? heres mine with a raised bed Attached Images __________________ ToTM Winner

08-20-2011, 07:08 PM	#15
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? Slightly molested + mostly stock = Gumby Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

08-20-2011, 07:13 PM	#17
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,133	Re: Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? Not mine but what a thread like this needs..... 73-87 disc swap & drop spindles Bags in place of front coils (plate on top, cup on bottom) Home made rear c-notches (similar in height to CPP's/Porterbuilts bolt in stuff) Lowering blocks Bags bolted in place of coils Modified shock mounts Long/super adjustable Panhard bar 20x8.5's w/5.75"bs & 255-40-20 Toyo's 20x10's w/5.0"bs & 295-40-20 Toyo's Rear bedsides were modified to allow more wheel/tire room @ the bedsides. Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-20-2011, 07:22 PM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,133	Re: Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? Another that's not mine but I'm in good w/the owner.... Porterbuilt mild front kit: upper/lower tubular arms, bags, shock brackets OE 72 front disc brakes Porterbuilt mild rear kit: Dropped T/A's, tubular T/A x-member, shock relocators, long, adjustable Panhard bar Coys 20x8.5's w/5.25"bs 255-40-20's Coys 22x9's w/5.5"bs 265-40-22's Pre-70 'shorter' rear 12-bolt housing Bed floor cut out directly above the rear differential for clearance. Custom alum plate fabbed for a clean/functional 'cover'. Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-20-2011, 08:45 PM	#19
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? SCOTI, great postings! Exactly the kind of info I was hoping to get shared with the masses. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

08-20-2011, 10:22 PM	#21
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Pics of Unmolested Bagged Trucks? Air Ride Technology is what I couldn't remember. Good stuff. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-22-2011, 08:17 PM	#24
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