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67chevy2wd · 03-05-2005, 03:58 PM

I am planning on installing air bags this summer and was wondering if they come in different heights. Do you need different bags for a 4/6 drop than you do for a 2/4 drop?

smbrouss70 · 03-05-2005, 06:42 PM

Air bags are adjustable to any height you want (within limits) that's what makes them so cool. So to answer your question "No, you don't need different height air bags."

67chevy2wd · 03-05-2005, 07:02 PM

But I will have a stiffer ride at 2/4 than 4/6 or not. I was also looking at getting tubular A arm's, would that be the way to go?

XXL · 03-05-2005, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy2wd

But I will have a stiffer ride at 2/4 than 4/6 or not. I was also looking at getting tubular A arm's, would that be the way to go?

I recommend you spend some time reading the dozen or so threads in this forum that discuss these very topics. They'll likely answer most questions you have.

67chevy2wd · 03-05-2005, 07:30 PM

I will do that thanks. Does anyone know if you can order a suicide doors catallog? I tried finding the link on their website but had no luck.

boxrodz · 03-06-2005, 04:12 AM

Yes, airbags come in many different heights (sizes) as well as different styles. Each airbag also has a specific load capacity rating. Although the ride height of an airbag can be changed by varying the air pressure, each airbag has a recommended installed height. The final installed height may be fine-tuned based upon your ride preferences. So, the same bag could be used for a 4/6 drop as well as a 2/4 drop. To some degree, you could change the mounting position based on your desired drop to maintain the recommended install height. Hope this helps. (Many of the threads in this forum can give you much more information and the details.)

BTW, I'm not aware of any (hardcopy) catalog that Suicide Doors distributes. Aside from their online listings, you could email or call Suicide Doors.

03-05-2005, 03:58 PM	#1
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Air Ride I am planning on installing air bags this summer and was wondering if they come in different heights. Do you need different bags for a 4/6 drop than you do for a 2/4 drop? __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

03-05-2005, 06:42 PM	#2
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Air bags are adjustable to any height you want (within limits) that's what makes them so cool. So to answer your question "No, you don't need different height air bags." __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-05-2005, 07:02 PM	#3
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	But I will have a stiffer ride at 2/4 than 4/6 or not. I was also looking at getting tubular A arm's, would that be the way to go? __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

03-05-2005, 07:30 PM	#5
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	I will do that thanks. Does anyone know if you can order a suicide doors catallog? I tried finding the link on their website but had no luck. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban Last edited by 67chevy2wd; 03-05-2005 at 07:55 PM.

03-06-2005, 04:12 AM	#6
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Yes, airbags come in many different heights (sizes) as well as different styles. Each airbag also has a specific load capacity rating. Although the ride height of an airbag can be changed by varying the air pressure, each airbag has a recommended installed height. The final installed height may be fine-tuned based upon your ride preferences. So, the same bag could be used for a 4/6 drop as well as a 2/4 drop. To some degree, you could change the mounting position based on your desired drop to maintain the recommended install height. Hope this helps. (Many of the threads in this forum can give you much more information and the details.) BTW, I'm not aware of any (hardcopy) catalog that Suicide Doors distributes. Aside from their online listings, you could email or call Suicide Doors. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin... Last edited by boxrodz; 03-06-2005 at 03:44 PM.



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