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braggwood · 11-26-2006, 09:01 AM

I am looking to buy airbags for my 72 longbed (2wd) I want to go as low as possible with the bags, I have 3 inch front drop spindles and springs in the rear. Any sugestions on where to buy, size of bag and some part #'s would be very helpful. Thanks Greg

67Fleet · 11-26-2006, 10:43 AM

I'd buy from ***************** You can put your own kit together on their website and pick and choose exactly what you want/need for your particular setup. I'm running Slam Specialties RE7 bags front/rear, (8) 3/8" SMC valves, 3/8" line, (2) 3-gal tanks, (2) viair 380C compressors, and SD's front upper bag plates and lower cups cut down to 1/2". For fittings, I'd spend the extra dough and get the push-to-connect DOT fittings. They will make your life a lot easier and you will reduce your chance of leaks greatly, especially if you have no experience with air systems.

braggwood · 11-26-2006, 11:08 AM

Thanks for the info, I have looked at those, I want just the bags for now as I have a tank, lines, will make my own plates, cups and c-notch. the re6 re7, re8, is that the diameter of the bag? thanks, greg

Grunion · 11-26-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by braggwood

Thanks for the info, I have looked at those, I want just the bags for now as I have a tank, lines, will make my own plates, cups and c-notch. the re6 re7, re8, is that the diameter of the bag? thanks, greg

yes
http://grunionfabrication.com/

jimmydean · 11-26-2006, 01:23 PM

I am running Slam Specialties RS72 front and RS62 rear. I would also say you are in good hands dealing with Suicide Doors. The guys there have been very helpful and the prices are great.

I went with all push connect fittings and they are great. I had to remount my valves and it the push connects made it way too easy.

*72CSTC5* · 11-26-2006, 03:18 PM

Dang you are asking on this site about bag recommendations? From the looks of your website and feature trucks it looks like you have it figured out!!
OOps I am an idiot. I thought Grunion aske the question on where to get airbag parts. Sorry!! You definitely have it down.

*culookn* · 11-26-2006, 06:36 PM

it depends on how you want the truck to lay out. with a simple bolt on setup the truck will not lay frame. it will involve some extensive cutting an fab work. either way, suicidedoors is the way to go. if you give them a call theyll fill you in on the different options you have avail.

mkhutch · 11-26-2006, 10:15 PM

I have a new set of ART Coolride bags and shocks that you could use to do the front with. Make me a decent offer and its yours. I believe ART sells them for $549

11-26-2006, 09:01 AM	#1
braggwood Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grandview WV Posts: 41	Where and what to buy?? I am looking to buy airbags for my 72 longbed (2wd) I want to go as low as possible with the bags, I have 3 inch front drop spindles and springs in the rear. Any sugestions on where to buy, size of bag and some part #'s would be very helpful. Thanks Greg

11-26-2006, 10:43 AM	#2
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Where and what to buy?? I'd buy from ***************** You can put your own kit together on their website and pick and choose exactly what you want/need for your particular setup. I'm running Slam Specialties RE7 bags front/rear, (8) 3/8" SMC valves, 3/8" line, (2) 3-gal tanks, (2) viair 380C compressors, and SD's front upper bag plates and lower cups cut down to 1/2". For fittings, I'd spend the extra dough and get the push-to-connect DOT fittings. They will make your life a lot easier and you will reduce your chance of leaks greatly, especially if you have no experience with air systems. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

11-26-2006, 11:08 AM	#3
braggwood Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grandview WV Posts: 41	Re: Where and what to buy?? Thanks for the info, I have looked at those, I want just the bags for now as I have a tank, lines, will make my own plates, cups and c-notch. the re6 re7, re8, is that the diameter of the bag? thanks, greg

11-26-2006, 01:23 PM	#5
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Where and what to buy?? I am running Slam Specialties RS72 front and RS62 rear. I would also say you are in good hands dealing with Suicide Doors. The guys there have been very helpful and the prices are great. I went with all push connect fittings and they are great. I had to remount my valves and it the push connects made it way too easy.

11-26-2006, 03:18 PM	#6
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Where and what to buy?? Dang you are asking on this site about bag recommendations? From the looks of your website and feature trucks it looks like you have it figured out!! OOps I am an idiot. I thought Grunion aske the question on where to get airbag parts. Sorry!! You definitely have it down. Last edited by 72CSTC5; 11-26-2006 at 03:19 PM.

11-26-2006, 06:36 PM	#7
culookn Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nj Posts: 194	Re: Where and what to buy?? it depends on how you want the truck to lay out. with a simple bolt on setup the truck will not lay frame. it will involve some extensive cutting an fab work. either way, suicidedoors is the way to go. if you give them a call theyll fill you in on the different options you have avail.

11-26-2006, 10:15 PM	#8
mkhutch Throbbing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 350	Re: Where and what to buy?? I have a new set of ART Coolride bags and shocks that you could use to do the front with. Make me a decent offer and its yours. I believe ART sells them for $549



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