Air bag mounting question

[61_FL_Apache]

I want to know if I can mount bags upsidedown on the front?

If so, I would make mounting much easier. The downsides I see is the line closer to the ground. On my 61 the lower control arm is wide open so I can mount them however I want too. I was mostly looking where they mount to the top. If I mount them upsidedown, I just need one hole to bolt in the top.

Thoughts questions concerns?

[sandnuriz]

Yes you can mount them upside-down just make sure the hose dont get in the way.

[Sixxer]

If it where me I would run braided line from the bags up to a spot on the cross member so I could make a bracket on each side to secure the line and hold everything. If you're using push to connect fittings and plastic airlines I don't see it working well on that kind of set up. A. Push to connect fittings HAVE to have the line going perfectly straight into them AND be secured so they don't move around. B. The plastic airlines will have some flex in them but not enough to constantly be moving with the suspension, braided steel will have plenty. One more thing to think about is the first time one of those plastic lines nicks something (inevitable being that close to the ground) you will loose all the pressure and you'll have to replace the line, braided at least has some protection.

[Sixxer]

Scroll down here a little on this page, I don't think you could beat their price on buying the braided hose and fittings separately.
http://www.airbagit.com/SearchResult...Search=airhose

[61_FL_Apache]

Thanks Sixxer, the steel braid lead hoses are a great idea.

[Sixxer]

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Thanks Sixxer, the steel braid lead hoses are a great idea.

Anytime man, if you have any other questions just let me know. I installed bags on my C20 and let me tell you not only has it been one of the most rewarding things I've done but also one of the biggest learning experiences of my work with cars and trucks. I went cheapo on my first go around. I'm talking Dominator bags on sale, plastic lines (still DOT) and the cheap all plastic push to connect fittings. I "T'd" my front bags together and my rear bags together so I had two air circuits and aired them up using schrader valves. NIGHTMARE - Leaks everywhere, no on board air, when I drove and the air lines moved around from driving and wind my truck would pancake out in 30 min haha. But I did it! I installed airbags and they worked!! And rode great too, even on factory shocks. Let's just say those days are over on my truck now and I couldn't be happier. I slowly bought the nicer stuff and now I've got all the kinks worked out. Next on my list is an automatic air pressure switch to handle my air tanks pressure for me.