Help for the timid..bag it ?

[48 GMC BURB]

I have a 74 short bed &want to drop it for fun but still need to use it as a real truck will bags carry the load or should I go with drop spindles ?
TKS KC:
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[andrewmp6]

Yes air bags can handle weight fine every semi on the road has them on the rear suspension.One of my friends has a bagged s10 and he hauls his atv in the bed all the time no problems.

[Square_78]

With bags you can haul more than you can with your stock springs. A properly installed air bag suspension is much better than a stock setup in regards to towing and load carrying.
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[Square_78]

You don't need drop spindles on your 74 unless you want to lay it on the ground. You can get 4-5" drop in front just with bolt in bag plates and short lower cups. Anymore than 4-5" drop without spindles and you will run into problems with alignment.
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[Pro Performance]

I prefer the bags due to the better ride, and the adjustability aspect is a huge plus in my opinion. You can bag without spindles, but I would recommend them.

Let us know if we can help you out with any of the parts.

- Travis

[jimmydean]

Originally Posted by Pro Performance

I prefer the bags due to the better ride, and the adjustability aspect is a huge plus in my opinion.

Agreed, the ride quality in my '69 on bags vs the 40 year old springs was amazing. I have a pic of my '69 at ride height with a ton of hay in the bed. Just add PSI.

[48 GMC BURB]

Originally Posted by Square_78

You don't need drop spindles on your 74 unless you want to lay it on the ground. You can get 4-5" drop in front just with bolt in bag plates and short lower cups. Anymore than 4-5" drop without spindles and you will run into problems with alignment.
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Originally Posted by Pro Performance

I prefer the bags due to the better ride, and the adjustability aspect is a huge plus in my opinion. You can bag without spindles, but I would recommend them.

Let us know if we can help you out with any of the parts.

- Travis

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Yes air bags can handle weight fine every semi on the road has them on the rear suspension.One of my friends has a bagged s10 and he hauls his atv in the bed all the time no problems.

Originally Posted by jimmydean

Agreed, the ride quality in my '69 on bags vs the 40 year old springs was amazing. I have a pic of my '69 at ride height with a ton of hay in the bed. Just add PSI.

Thaks for the 411 guys, I think Ill try bagging this one..Sweet build Square..Travis how much for a basic setup I don't need speed just reliable .

[wraprail]

Originally Posted by Square_78

You don't need drop spindles on your 74 unless you want to lay it on the ground. You can get 4-5" drop in front just with bolt in bag plates and short lower cups. Anymore than 4-5" drop without spindles and you will run into problems with alignment.
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You should awalys start with drop spindles. It is the best way to drop without affecting steering angles or having any alignment issues. It's like getting a free 2.5-3 inches of drop. Any drop you get from air bags will affect steering (toe) and alignment ( camber) which will affect tire wear and handling. How much depends on how much drop. While you may indeed get 4"-5" of drop with just bolt in plates, bags and cups you would be much better off with a 3" spindle And getting the other 1"-2" from the bags. Thats if the OP's target is actually to go that low.
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[Pro Performance]

Originally Posted by 48 GMC BURB

Thaks for the 411 guys, I think Ill try bagging this one..Sweet build Square..Travis how much for a basic setup I don't need speed just reliable .

There are a few ways to go, but we can set you up with something a nice system. Ideally you will want to 4-link, because in the long run, this will be the way to go.

PM Sent with some extended information and pricing.

[andrewmp6]

A few things you should think about first is budget and how low you want to go.You can get pretty low with out cutting the bed but if you want to lay frame then cutting and budget come in to play a lot.

[N2TRUX]

FYI- This is how low you can go running stock fender liners and without cutting the bed.