airbar for 73-87 is ready! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pcmcobra · 02-23-2007, 10:32 PM

No I do not work for ridetech, saw this on their forums tonight.
Been following the posts since they started working on this awhile back.
http://www.ridetech.com/forum/tm.asp...ode=1&s=#12033

*Shane* · 02-23-2007, 10:39 PM

What are the advantages of this over a conventional 4 link?

pcmcobra · 02-23-2007, 11:53 PM

Shane, I can't answer that directly, maybe the ridetech guys can.
Been following the build, was interested in it because it's a complete bolt on kit, my "fab" sk1llz are sucky, so I thought it would be a good kit for someone without a lot of custom work.

**N2TRUX** · 02-24-2007, 01:27 AM

Essentially it is a conventional 4 link. The advantage is it's a bolt in kit that engineered for a specific application.

It's not for the guys that want to lay frame, but it is a pretty nice set up if you don't want to cut your bed out.

SCOTI · 02-24-2007, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

What are the advantages of this over a conventional 4 link?

the # 1 answer . . ....

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmcobra

.....because it's a complete bolt on kit.... so.... it would be a good kit for someone without a lot of custom work.

*Shane* · 02-24-2007, 10:39 AM

That does make a lot of sense .... one of my "DUH" moments. I didn't think of it that way and forgot that these models came with leaf springs.

Thanks guys.

boatpuller · 02-24-2007, 02:01 PM

it won't lay frame.so,how low can you go? till the tire's hit?

pcmcobra · 02-24-2007, 02:23 PM

http://www.ridetech.com/projectview....e=KnownProject

SCOTI · 02-24-2007, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatpuller

it won't lay frame.so,how low can you go? till the tire's hit?

Based on my current limitations w/a static drop, I would say the front will still be limited by the crossmember or the inner wheel wells depending on the tire height. The rear limitation will be the rear axle housing in the c-notch or an un-modified bed floor.

Prob equal to a 5/7 drop but ride better & be adjustable JIC you want to throw stuff in the bed.

**N2TRUX** · 02-25-2007, 12:32 AM

It will go this low...

SCOTI · 02-25-2007, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It will go this low...

Looks like a 5/7 drop to me

.

boatpuller · 02-25-2007, 12:54 PM

looks good......is it a member's? i would like to see more.

*culookn* · 02-25-2007, 10:31 PM

nice setup but ide rather lay frame. or build it myself

Chops_by_Chase · 02-26-2007, 10:45 AM

it is air rides truck... i can get more pics if you want. It will go a couple inches lower if you trim into your bed.

72 cheyenne pdx · 02-27-2007, 02:14 PM

Besides the c-notch, is everything else use existing holes in the frame, or do you have to modify?

02-23-2007, 10:39 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: airbar for 73-87 is ready! What are the advantages of this over a conventional 4 link?

02-23-2007, 11:53 PM	#3
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: airbar for 73-87 is ready! Shane, I can't answer that directly, maybe the ridetech guys can. Been following the build, was interested in it because it's a complete bolt on kit, my "fab" sk1llz are sucky, so I thought it would be a good kit for someone without a lot of custom work. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

02-24-2007, 01:27 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: airbar for 73-87 is ready! Essentially it is a conventional 4 link. The advantage is it's a bolt in kit that engineered for a specific application. It's not for the guys that want to lay frame, but it is a pretty nice set up if you don't want to cut your bed out. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-24-2007, 10:39 AM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: airbar for 73-87 is ready! That does make a lot of sense .... one of my "DUH" moments. I didn't think of it that way and forgot that these models came with leaf springs. Thanks guys.

02-24-2007, 02:01 PM	#7
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: airbar for 73-87 is ready! it won't lay frame.so,how low can you go? till the tire's hit? __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

02-23-2007, 10:32 PM	#1
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	airbar for 73-87 is ready! No I do not work for ridetech, saw this on their forums tonight. Been following the posts since they started working on this awhile back. http://www.ridetech.com/forum/tm.asp...ode=1&s=#12033 __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

02-24-2007, 02:23 PM	#8
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: airbar for 73-87 is ready! http://www.ridetech.com/projectview....e=KnownProject __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

02-25-2007, 12:32 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: airbar for 73-87 is ready! It will go this low... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-25-2007, 12:54 PM	#12
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: airbar for 73-87 is ready! looks good......is it a member's? i would like to see more. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

02-25-2007, 10:31 PM	#13
culookn Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nj Posts: 194	Re: airbar for 73-87 is ready! nice setup but ide rather lay frame. or build it myself

02-26-2007, 10:45 AM	#14
Chops_by_Chase Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 98	Re: airbar for 73-87 is ready! it is air rides truck... i can get more pics if you want. It will go a couple inches lower if you trim into your bed.

02-27-2007, 02:14 PM	#15
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: airbar for 73-87 is ready! Besides the c-notch, is everything else use existing holes in the frame, or do you have to modify?

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