Airbag guys have any comments?

[peltjd]

I'm installing air bags on my 65 C10 and then doing my buddies 66. I've researched and think I have it figured out. Here's a run down. Comments and pictures if you've done air bags yourself are always appreciated.

I'm doing this:
Remove the bed.
8" step notch
Rear bags (2600) mounted directly to the frame (notched for air line) and mounting directly to the trailing arm. No cups or plates.
Tank (5gallon) and compressor (Viair 444c) mounted to frame or custom cross-member
Compressor wired with 4 gauge wire
Air system plumbed with 1/4" line
Reinstall bed (notch bed floor or raise it)
Controlled by Air Lift dual needle manual switches under the dash
Font lower control arm cupped with 2600 bags mounted to upper control arm by a plate


Questions:
Will my tire (235/75R15) fit in the front wheel wells?
Will I need to change my shocks?
How deep can my a-arm be cupped?

[lolife99]

You need drop shocks, rear shock relocators and an adjustable track bar.
(at a minimum)

[peltjd]

Thanks lolife99

I forgot the adjustable track bar. Also want to mention I am not doing drop spindles or front cross-member at this time.

[shawno72]

Would def like to see the install

[shortbed70]

Everything sounds close to mine minus the big notch in the rear. On my front lowers I just boxed tem flush with the lowest point and I run dominator 2600's up front and Firestone 2500's rear. I have twin 3 gal tanks and a smaller compressor wired with 8 ga wiring. Sounds like you got her figured out.
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[peltjd]

Thanks shortbed70

I was thinking the 8" step notch would leave me room to go lower later. What wheel/tire are you running? Did you alter the front inner fender?

[scum1]

i went the same route as your thinking, except i ran drop spindles and a simple c notch..i made shock relocaters for the front and back. so no new shocks were needed for me. heres some pics of the stance and also my mods to the inner fender.

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by peltjd

Thanks shortbed70

I was thinking the 8" step notch would leave me room to go lower later. What wheel/tire are you running? Did you alter the front inner fender?

I have 15-8 and 15-10 with 235-60-15 and 295-50-15. I could easily run a tire about 3" taller with no issues when wheels are straight but I built mine so if I had a line or bag failure I could still drive it. My inner tubs are stock.
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[peltjd]

Thanks scum1, that fender picture is a great help. Does the tire ever rub or is that plenty of room? And does your c-notch bottom out?

[peltjd]

Yeah shortbed70, gotta think ahead. I would rather not tub the fender but if I have to scum1's picture looks easy enough. I like the size wheel and tire I'm running.

[sandiego65]

You and your buddy have some cool trucks already, I'm pretty much going to do the same thing with my truck, I would like to see your build thread if you make one. Cool you're into bikes too what is that a cb? Are you going to chop it cafe it or leave it stock?
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[ol_skool_chevy]

I like it.............

[thekid54]

Originally Posted by scum1

i went the same route as your thinking, except i ran drop spindles and a simple c notch..i made shock relocaters for the front and back. so no new shocks were needed for me. heres some pics of the stance and also my mods to the inner fender.

Scum, have any details on the gas struts for your hood?

[scum1]

i added some aftermarket bumpstops on my lcas to prevent a FULL drop, for safety reasons, so nothing rubs on the front when aired out, assuming the wheels are straight

as for the rear i have found sort of a sweet spot that rides low without bottoming out on the bumpstops, however i sometimes drop the a$$ all the way and cruise too..i chose not to got for the big notch just cuz i like having a fully functional bed, minus the 1 inch raise on mine..

the hood shock idea i stole from member coulter on the forum i swiped then from a pick n pull off a big ole caddy...works great..if you go that route and you have the means, grab a couple extra cuz the first ones i picked only worked for about a week and then they were shot...i went back and grabbed some more and had no problems.

i got tons of pics so let me know if you guys wanna see something.

[scum1]

oh ya and what kind of bike is that in the background im a fan of the xs650s, this is one i built about 3 years ago..fun as hell

[joe750]

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I'm going the same route on my 66 as scum
Super stoked about getting this thing down low
And that looks like an old Honda CB
I've got a couple 750's I've bobbed out and others turned cafe racer
But these Chevy trucks are my new found love
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[shooter64]

I did same as u with a dual compressor setup and drop spindles. My wheels are the same size on an 8" rim and fit in wheel well when aired out just don't turn or else you'll need fenders. Bout an inch clearance from inner fender. I'm planning on z ing my frame so ill have to tub my inners. If I were u I'd do drop spindles while your in there. I did same as you are planning and wasn't gonna do spindles after the air ride was installed it wasn't low enough. So tore apart front end again and did spindles and disc brake kit and put 3" blocks on trailing arms. Has a nice stance now but I'm addicted to being lower
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[Mad Rods]

Keep us posted, bet it will come out clean
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[peltjd]

Originally Posted by sandiego65

You and your buddy have some cool trucks already, I'm pretty much going to do the same thing with my truck, I would like to see your build thread if you make one. Cool you're into bikes too what is that a cb? Are you going to chop it cafe it or leave it stock?
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Thanks, I will put together a build thread when I get done. I always take lots of pictures. And I'm not sure what I'm doing with my CB750. I ride a chopped up Sportster so my bike needs are met. Plus I have a 49' Buick project so the Honda is a far future project.

[peltjd]

Originally Posted by scum1

oh ya and what kind of bike is that in the background im a fan of the xs650s, this is one i built about 3 years ago..fun as hell

Thanks for all the info and pictures. I love the bike.

[peltjd]

Originally Posted by shooter64

I did same as u with a dual compressor setup and drop spindles. My wheels are the same size on an 8" rim and fit in wheel well when aired out just don't turn or else you'll need fenders. Bout an inch clearance from inner fender. I'm planning on z ing my frame so ill have to tub my inners. If I were u I'd do drop spindles while your in there. I did same as you are planning and wasn't gonna do spindles after the air ride was installed it wasn't low enough. So tore apart front end again and did spindles and disc brake kit and put 3" blocks on trailing arms. Has a nice stance now but I'm addicted to being lower
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Thanks, I wish I could afford the drop spindles or else I'd do it and the disc brake conversion. It's in the plans though. What route did you go with your brake conversion?

[shooter64]

nothing fancy just the standard brake kit, couldnt afford big brake kit. i believe they are 11" single piston caliper

[socaljess]

nice any updates

[64c20crewcab]

Very kewl thread. I just bagged the front end (rear has been done for a while now) and want to go a bit lower - 3" max. This gave me a few kewl ideas. Thanks!