c20 burb lowering question ( Air Ride )

[juddss]

I have a 1971 GMC C20 suburban and was going to static drop it with GMC Paul's lowering springs. I think I have changed my mind and would like to install air ride. Will 2500 bags in the front and 2600 bags in the rear work ok. Also should I stay away from the ebay airmaxx kits. I was leaning towards something like the accuair e level kits that use the position sensors because I would like to tow.
I also read something on GMC Pauls website that says 3" drop springs may require the use of either off-set ball joints or off-set upper a-arm cross shafts in order to get front end alignment correct ( any thoughts on that ) id like to lower this thing quite a bit. possible c notch the rear

[juddss]

http://www.azproperformance.com/Budg...63-72-C10.html

I kind of like the looks of this one.

[CG]

Did you look for info over in the suspension part of the board?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=25

[juddss]

I usually search from the main page but the search works better when I go to suspension, Thanks.

[lolife99]

What most don't realize a bagged truck needs all the things that a low static dropped truck need.
Drop spindles
drop shocks
rear shock relocators
adjustable track bar
rear frame c-notch
Lowering blocks
All of these things help keep the ride height LOW with the proper amount of air in the bags.

The rest is associated with the bags and air management.

You can drive the truck really low if you don't care about your front end alignment.
If you do,... the front will have to be raised to a height that equals "suggested ride height" of the air bag itself, and whatever the alignment guy can get with your suburban.
You'll be surprised at the ride height it requires to get a good alignment.
Most V8 C10s and Burbs need at least 80 psi in the front bags to raise the weight of the engine.
Accuair is the best.
I highly recommend them.

I would use 2600 bags up front to suuport engine weight.
Some run 2500 in the back on trucks since there isn't much weight in the pickup bed.
But I would run 2600 bags on the rear of a burb.

[juddss]

Thanks man, Yes id like to tow so I think 2600 is a good choice for rear bags. Ok so I need spindles also. Ill take that into account. will I also need lowered front swaybar brackets?

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by juddss

Thanks man, Yes id like to tow so I think 2600 is a good choice for rear bags. Ok so I need spindles also. Ill take that into account. will I also need lowered front swaybar brackets?

I would.
Or eliminate the bracket and bolt the sway bar bushings directly to the frame.