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jimmydean · 10-10-2006, 06:44 PM

Cool, glad to hear you might have a solution. My SS bags have a center mount and 2 side mounts on the bottom with 2 side mounts on the top.

Inthuwind · 10-10-2006, 07:40 PM

If you use the Firestone bags, with the two bolts facing up w/air fitting, drill the holes to where they are in 11 oclock to 5 oclock position as if you were looking down the frame toward the rear of the frame. By turning the bag in this fashion, it allows you to get the nuts on easier to the bolts from the top. Hope I didn't confuse.

67Fleet · 10-10-2006, 11:22 PM

Countersinking the bolt holes would seem like the best/easiest route to take in your case. There's plenty of metal there without using the c-notch as added support. You've got the factory spring plate, the frame, and the reinforcing plate on the inside of the frame to run your bolt through. I would suggest drilling the c-notch while it is off the frame though. It will make it easier to go through with your bit, especially for the 1" hole you're going to have to drill for the port.

As for ride quality, I think that Slams and Firestones ride about the same. I've ridden in identical trucks with identical setups (including shocks), 1 w/ stones, and 1 with slams and I did not notice a single difference in ride quality alone. The difference I DID notice was that the slams did get more lift. I have heard (but can't confirm) that Slams last longer. I personally like them for the internal bumpstop they offer. Hope this helps.

*Shane* · 10-10-2006, 11:30 PM

once you stack all that up, with the C notch, the studs aren't long enough to get a nut on them. I drilled out the frame portion (frame, shock crossmember & reinforcing plate) so that the nut has clearance.

The bag is bolted to the C notch only.

67chevemall · 10-13-2006, 09:45 AM

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10-10-2006, 06:44 PM	#26
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Hit a snag installing rear bags... help Cool, glad to hear you might have a solution. My SS bags have a center mount and 2 side mounts on the bottom with 2 side mounts on the top.

10-10-2006, 07:40 PM	#27
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Hit a snag installing rear bags... help If you use the Firestone bags, with the two bolts facing up w/air fitting, drill the holes to where they are in 11 oclock to 5 oclock position as if you were looking down the frame toward the rear of the frame. By turning the bag in this fashion, it allows you to get the nuts on easier to the bolts from the top. Hope I didn't confuse. __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

10-10-2006, 11:22 PM	#28
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Hit a snag installing rear bags... help Countersinking the bolt holes would seem like the best/easiest route to take in your case. There's plenty of metal there without using the c-notch as added support. You've got the factory spring plate, the frame, and the reinforcing plate on the inside of the frame to run your bolt through. I would suggest drilling the c-notch while it is off the frame though. It will make it easier to go through with your bit, especially for the 1" hole you're going to have to drill for the port. As for ride quality, I think that Slams and Firestones ride about the same. I've ridden in identical trucks with identical setups (including shocks), 1 w/ stones, and 1 with slams and I did not notice a single difference in ride quality alone. The difference I DID notice was that the slams did get more lift. I have heard (but can't confirm) that Slams last longer. I personally like them for the internal bumpstop they offer. Hope this helps. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

10-10-2006, 11:30 PM	#29
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Hit a snag installing rear bags... help once you stack all that up, with the C notch, the studs aren't long enough to get a nut on them. I drilled out the frame portion (frame, shock crossmember & reinforcing plate) so that the nut has clearance. The bag is bolted to the C notch only.

10-13-2006, 09:45 AM	#30
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Hit a snag installing rear bags... help pics pics pics pics Please! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD



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