Can air bags get up to stock ride height? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CentralCoaster · 10-25-2007, 05:24 PM

I want to level out the truck but also want to be able to carry some weight on occasion without dragging the rear.

If I put bags on, is it going to drop the rear no matter what over stock? Or will I have enough adjustability to get back up to stock height?

If not, how close will it get to stock? I couldn't seem to find it in a search...

71tahoe · 10-25-2007, 05:34 PM

I guess it depends on the bags.

I've talked to tech support at ECE and they are great.

I've also been to ART and have nothing but good things to say about them. Their phone/email tech support is great also.

I'm sure either one could steer you in the right direction.

Longhorn Man · 10-25-2007, 05:39 PM

you get the right bags, you can go OVER stock height.
however, height isn't needed with bags.
You have your truck set to run on bags, at a 5 inch drop. You load it up, and it starts to droop, you can have it set up to where the leveling valve automaticly inflates the rear bgs, back to your 5 inch drop preset height... or if you don't have a leveling valve, you just air it up till you are back at said predetermined height.

SCOTI · 10-25-2007, 09:34 PM

The standard dbl convoluted bag size recommended for 1/2 ton 6X~72's would lower the truck. But, the great thing about bags is you can custom tailor the bracketry to your specific application.

So . . ..... for your truck, you can make an adapter that goes between the frame & bag that allows you to get the exact ride height you want @ say 60~70% of the bags recommended pressure. Then, when you need to load it up, add the additional air pressure to level it back out.

edflores · 10-26-2007, 12:28 AM

way higher. i have re-7's and i can get locked up.

CentralCoaster · 10-26-2007, 12:39 AM

I already bought the 2500 lb bags. But it's looking like the 2600 lb bags go an inch higher. I'll have to measure the compressed height of the spring and see.

edflores · 10-26-2007, 12:51 AM

2600's will get to height at a way lower pressure.

gringoloco · 10-26-2007, 04:13 AM

Use a cup.

SCOTI · 10-26-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Use a cup.

Thank you . . .....

CentralCoaster · 10-26-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by edflores

2600's will get to height at a way lower pressure.

Thanks for the tip. I'll give suicidedoors a call.

CentralCoaster · 10-26-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by edflores

2600's will get to height at a way lower pressure.

Thanks for the tip. I'll give suicidedoors a call and maybe trade these back. I hate doing stuff twice.

10-25-2007, 05:24 PM	#1
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Can air bags get up to stock ride height? I want to level out the truck but also want to be able to carry some weight on occasion without dragging the rear. If I put bags on, is it going to drop the rear no matter what over stock? Or will I have enough adjustability to get back up to stock height? If not, how close will it get to stock? I couldn't seem to find it in a search... __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside, 350ci, 700R4

10-25-2007, 05:34 PM	#2
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Can air bags get up to stock ride height? I guess it depends on the bags. I've talked to tech support at ECE and they are great. I've also been to ART and have nothing but good things to say about them. Their phone/email tech support is great also. I'm sure either one could steer you in the right direction.

10-25-2007, 05:39 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Can air bags get up to stock ride height? you get the right bags, you can go OVER stock height. however, height isn't needed with bags. You have your truck set to run on bags, at a 5 inch drop. You load it up, and it starts to droop, you can have it set up to where the leveling valve automaticly inflates the rear bgs, back to your 5 inch drop preset height... or if you don't have a leveling valve, you just air it up till you are back at said predetermined height.

10-25-2007, 09:34 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Can air bags get up to stock ride height? The standard dbl convoluted bag size recommended for 1/2 ton 6X~72's would lower the truck. But, the great thing about bags is you can custom tailor the bracketry to your specific application. So . . ..... for your truck, you can make an adapter that goes between the frame & bag that allows you to get the exact ride height you want @ say 60~70% of the bags recommended pressure. Then, when you need to load it up, add the additional air pressure to level it back out. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-26-2007, 12:28 AM	#5
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Can air bags get up to stock ride height? way higher. i have re-7's and i can get locked up.

10-26-2007, 12:39 AM	#6
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Re: Can air bags get up to stock ride height? I already bought the 2500 lb bags. But it's looking like the 2600 lb bags go an inch higher. I'll have to measure the compressed height of the spring and see. __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside, 350ci, 700R4

10-26-2007, 12:51 AM	#7
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Can air bags get up to stock ride height? 2600's will get to height at a way lower pressure.

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