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J-Spec C10 · 01-22-2003, 07:25 PM

What is the lowest part on the truck if you use bags? Does the gas tank have to be relocated? What about the headders/exhaust? Not like I'll be able to afford the swap. I'm just dreaming.....

ocbaud · 01-22-2003, 07:36 PM

lowest part on my truck with a 4/6 drop is my headers, so it will be the same with bags if you have full lengh ones.

BaggedC10 · 01-22-2003, 08:30 PM

On our trucks, the Y-pipe is first to make contact with the road (Talking about a factory-like setup now). The front cross-member and oil pan are also very low. The gas tanks don't need to be relocated in many cases.

Izzy · 01-23-2003, 03:19 PM

Your tank will be about 3/4" off the ground once the control arms, y pipe and the tranny crossmember lay out. They will be higher if you have a normal bolt in notch.

Here's what my setup looks like laid out. The oil pan is no concern.

**Captkaos** · 01-23-2003, 04:22 PM

What Izzy said... Lowest part on the crossmember will be the lower control arm mounts... Here is the front of mine layed out.....stock spindles

http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/bagged3.jpg

Izzy · 01-23-2003, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
What Izzy said... Lowest part on the crossmember will be the lower control arm mounts... Here is the front of mine layed out.....stock spindles

http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/bagged3.jpg

I lay out about 35 psi so I need to get that lifted crossmember soon. What's the soonest you think you could have one done??

**Captkaos** · 01-23-2003, 07:15 PM

Well, I have located a donor for one. It took a weekend to get it mine chopped. Once I get it out of the truck, it should take about 2 days. Are you wanting it finished up with the grinding, or just welded?

**Captkaos** · 01-23-2003, 07:21 PM

Wasn't Ryan (low 84) wanting the first one?

I will have to find another one though, I guess I could sell mine if I have to... I have one drilled for bags already and could cut it for me.....

Izzy · 01-24-2003, 07:06 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
Well, I have located a donor for one. It took a weekend to get it mine chopped. Once I get it out of the truck, it should take about 2 days. Are you wanting it finished up with the grinding, or just welded?

Just welded is fine. I could grind down the welds and clean it up.

01-22-2003, 07:25 PM	#1
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Air Bag Question... What is the lowest part on the truck if you use bags? Does the gas tank have to be relocated? What about the headders/exhaust? Not like I'll be able to afford the swap. I'm just dreaming..... __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

01-22-2003, 08:30 PM	#3
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	On our trucks, the Y-pipe is first to make contact with the road (Talking about a factory-like setup now). The front cross-member and oil pan are also very low. The gas tanks don't need to be relocated in many cases. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

01-23-2003, 03:19 PM	#4
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Your tank will be about 3/4" off the ground once the control arms, y pipe and the tranny crossmember lay out. They will be higher if you have a normal bolt in notch. Here's what my setup looks like laid out. The oil pan is no concern. Last edited by Izzy; 01-23-2003 at 04:03 PM.

01-23-2003, 04:22 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	What Izzy said... Lowest part on the crossmember will be the lower control arm mounts... Here is the front of mine layed out.....stock spindles http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/bagged3.jpg __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-23-2003, 07:15 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Well, I have located a donor for one. It took a weekend to get it mine chopped. Once I get it out of the truck, it should take about 2 days. Are you wanting it finished up with the grinding, or just welded? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-22-2003, 07:36 PM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	lowest part on my truck with a 4/6 drop is my headers, so it will be the same with bags if you have full lengh ones.

01-23-2003, 07:21 PM	#8
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Wasn't Ryan (low 84) wanting the first one? I will have to find another one though, I guess I could sell mine if I have to... I have one drilled for bags already and could cut it for me..... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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