Dependable Basic Setup

[PLANETGETLOW]

Can I get some ideas for what a dependable basic setup is for a 1972 Chevrolet C10. Just looking
for lift and lay with a decent response time.

I've never installed bags and know NOTHING about them.

2 Compressors, one tank??

1 Compressor, one tank??

Line size??

Brand???

It there a kit out there ready to go? Link to a kit/setups?

[blime81]

3/8" lines are quick but not overly so. I think they are just right.

More/bigger compressors = quicker tank fill and your one compressor isn't working as hard. But you can always start with one and add a second one later.

A 5 or 6 gal tank is all the air you'll need for a basic setup.

I run mostly airlift stuff, but there are lots of options. Just steer clear of airbagit junk.

Lots of advice and opinions on this in plenty of threads. Keep looking through this part of the forum for more info on kits and whatnot.

[PLANETGETLOW]

Originally Posted by blime81

3/8" lines are quick but not overly so. I think they are just right.

More/bigger compressors = quicker tank fill and your one compressor isn't working as hard. But you can always start with one and add a second one later.

A 5 or 6 gal tank is all the air you'll need for a basic setup.

I run mostly airlift stuff, but there are lots of options. Just steer clear of airbagit junk.

Lots of advice and opinions on this in plenty of threads. Keep looking through this part of the forum for more info on kits and whatnot.

I saw a smaller chevy pickup last night with 2 compressors and 1 5gallon tank and it did pretty good.

Anybody have a link to a setup?

[blime81]

For the front I would suggest http://*************/-63-87-fullsize-...ag-bracket-kit

You can buy these anyplace but they took real good care of me so they get my vote.

A set of CPP modular drop spindles would be an excellent addition since just bags won't get you really low.

For the back I think we need to know how low you wanna go. A bolt in notch and replacing the coil springs with bags would work but not be really low. CPP makes some great stuff and has kits as well.

[PLANETGETLOW]

We already have the frame notched 12"

I want to be able to lay comnpletely out

[PLANETGETLOW]

Actually, here's a couple I found to choose from, thoughts?

3/8 kit
http://*************/air-management/a...ement-kit-1-38


1/2 kit
http://*************/air-management/a...ement-kit-1-12


http://www.airassisted.ca/us/product...oducts_id=1139

[blime81]

Originally Posted by PLANETGETLOW

We already have the frame notched 12"
I want to be able to lay comnpletely out

You said basic setup. If you wanna lay out then get just the upper plates and a set of tubular a arms. The cups I posted in the earlier link won't get you as low. This will put your front crossmember on the ground. You can't get any lower without a drop member, a Zed frame or a cut down crossmember.

For the back end I'd suggest calling thorbecke bros. I bought their back kit and it lays frame. They may be able to work something with you if you don't need notches.

As for the air management kit that first 3/8" one looks pretty good. 1/2" lines are gonna be fast. Too fast I think and make it hard to control exact ride height. 3/8 pops it up nicely but is still controllable.

If you are going this low TRIPLE check your drive line angles. I lost my front shaft today at about 50mph and I'm pretty sure it was due to the carrier bearing angle being wrong. No major damage but I'll find out more in the morning.

[PLANETGETLOW]

Originally Posted by blime81

You said basic setup. If you wanna lay out then get just the upper plates and a set of tubular a arms. The cups I posted in the earlier link won't get you as low. This will put your front crossmember on the ground. You can't get any lower without a drop member, a Zed frame or a cut down crossmember.

For the back end I'd suggest calling thorbecke bros. I bought their back kit and it lays frame. They may be able to work something with you if you don't need notches.

As for the air management kit that first 3/8" one looks pretty good. 1/2" lines are gonna be fast. Too fast I think and make it hard to control exact ride height. 3/8 pops it up nicely but is still controllable.

If you are going this low TRIPLE check your drive line angles. I lost my front shaft today at about 50mph and I'm pretty sure it was due to the carrier bearing angle being wrong. No major damage but I'll find out more in the morning.

Right on, thanks for the feedback