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72-396 · 02-03-2004, 04:22 PM

Hello,
I have a 72 3/4 ton 4x4 and I need air bags for the rear, however everybody is telling me that no one makes them for my year. I would think there would be an aplication out there that could work on my truck.
(Help please) thanks steve

smokekiki · 02-03-2004, 06:07 PM

Are you asking about bags to lift the truck or load leveling bags?

72-396 · 02-03-2004, 06:31 PM

I need load bags

bagged91 · 02-03-2004, 06:42 PM

I don't see why you couldn't use a set of universal rear mounts, weld the uppers to the frame & the lowers to the axle tube.Try www.***************** You can call Jason up and explain to him what you want to do and he will hook you up with the right stuff.

You could use a Firestone sleevebag or a 2500# bag. You can find them on Ebay.

For a cheap compressor, look in the Cadillacs(87-9 Fleetwood FWD is one)for the loadleveling compressor. Should find it in the local Upullit for approx $10-$15.

You can get tanks either new on ebay(if just using it for load leveling, use a 1 or 2 gal tank) or go to a heavy truck salvage yard. I can pick up used steel 5-6 gal tanks for like $5 ea.

Home Depot gas ball valves make great cheap manual valves. 1/4 to 3/8 valves, line, bags should be fine. You don't need 1/2".....

smokekiki · 02-03-2004, 06:42 PM

I would think the 73 & up firestone load level kit would fit with a little work.Drill holes for the upper bracket and maybe make a new bracket that bolts to the u-bolts depending on if you have a lift or not.Most any weld/metal shop should be able to make-up what you need.

72-396 · 02-03-2004, 06:46 PM

I want to use firestone bags, however on a 72 there is only 2 3/4
inches space from the frame to the center of the spring and most bags are 7 inches wide
thanks for all your help see ya

smokekiki · 02-03-2004, 07:23 PM

The firestone riderite kits are made to set over your axle,bolted to the u-bolts.You would need a u-bolt flip on a 72.The upper bracket bolts to the outside of the frame.The air spring rides outside of the frame,not between the frame and axle.

smokekiki · 02-03-2004, 07:25 PM

check out www.ride-rite.com they have pics of the set up,.

72-396 · 02-03-2004, 08:08 PM

thanks Mike,
I will go to their web site and check it out.
Steve

02-03-2004, 04:22 PM	#1
72-396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: tulsa ok Posts: 55	Rear air bags Hello, I have a 72 3/4 ton 4x4 and I need air bags for the rear, however everybody is telling me that no one makes them for my year. I would think there would be an aplication out there that could work on my truck. (Help please) thanks steve Last edited by 72-396; 02-03-2004 at 04:26 PM.

02-03-2004, 06:07 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Are you asking about bags to lift the truck or load leveling bags? __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-03-2004, 06:31 PM	#3
72-396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: tulsa ok Posts: 55	rear air bags I need load bags

02-03-2004, 06:42 PM	#4
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I don't see why you couldn't use a set of universal rear mounts, weld the uppers to the frame & the lowers to the axle tube.Try www.***************** You can call Jason up and explain to him what you want to do and he will hook you up with the right stuff. You could use a Firestone sleevebag or a 2500# bag. You can find them on Ebay. For a cheap compressor, look in the Cadillacs(87-9 Fleetwood FWD is one)for the loadleveling compressor. Should find it in the local Upullit for approx $10-$15. You can get tanks either new on ebay(if just using it for load leveling, use a 1 or 2 gal tank) or go to a heavy truck salvage yard. I can pick up used steel 5-6 gal tanks for like $5 ea. Home Depot gas ball valves make great cheap manual valves. 1/4 to 3/8 valves, line, bags should be fine. You don't need 1/2"..... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-03-2004, 06:42 PM	#5
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I would think the 73 & up firestone load level kit would fit with a little work.Drill holes for the upper bracket and maybe make a new bracket that bolts to the u-bolts depending on if you have a lift or not.Most any weld/metal shop should be able to make-up what you need. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-03-2004, 06:46 PM	#6
72-396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: tulsa ok Posts: 55	I want to use firestone bags, however on a 72 there is only 2 3/4 inches space from the frame to the center of the spring and most bags are 7 inches wide thanks for all your help see ya Last edited by 72-396; 02-03-2004 at 06:48 PM.

02-03-2004, 07:23 PM	#7
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	The firestone riderite kits are made to set over your axle,bolted to the u-bolts.You would need a u-bolt flip on a 72.The upper bracket bolts to the outside of the frame.The air spring rides outside of the frame,not between the frame and axle. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-03-2004, 07:25 PM	#8
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	check out www.ride-rite.com they have pics of the set up,. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-03-2004, 08:08 PM	#9
72-396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: tulsa ok Posts: 55	thanks Mike, I will go to their web site and check it out. Steve __________________ 1972 K20 custom camper 4x4 LWB 396 700r4 1965 chevy II 420 hp s/b 4 speed



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