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chevy one · 12-25-2007, 06:20 AM

Working on my 67 2WD, LWB with coils

,wanting to know what is the easyist and cost efective way to bag the rear. I am lowering the front 2" with drop springs, and want to lower the rear (appox) 3". I still want to be able to tow a 20' travel trailer from time to time. Found these on eBay:

ARNOTT AIR SPRINGS 100 MM STRAIGHT SLEEVE AIR SPRINGS SERIES, PAIR 14" MAXIMUM EXTENSION! THESE ARE CUSTOM AIR SPRINGS DESIGNED FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS. PART# 10014VR.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Ride height 10" Max inflated diameter 5.7"
Minimum compressed height 6" Full extension 14" 1/4" NPT air inlet 1500 lbs. @ 100 PSI.

I don't know if the 1500 lb will be enough for towing? Any advice would be great.
CO

gunkis84 · 12-25-2007, 09:15 AM

call clint up at kp components.. kpcomponents.com tell him what you are after and he'll figure everything up and set you up..866-575-4657

SCOTI · 12-25-2007, 09:46 AM

Trailing arm trucks should use a double-convoluted bag if it is being used in the factory coil-spring location.

Firestone 2500#/2600# & Slam RE 6's/7's can be used & they bolt-in w/minimal fab work.

Sinister · 12-25-2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Trailing arm trucks should use a double-convoluted bag if it is being used in the factory coil-spring location.

Firestone 2500#/2600# & Slam RE 6's/7's can be used & they bolt-in w/minimal fab work.

Any details or links for this?

SCOTI · 12-25-2007, 12:02 PM

There's a good installation 'how-to' in the FAQ's section from board member 'MrShelly'. It contains excellent pics which explain much more that typed words.....

I've purchased bags from both AirRide & Suicide Doors.

Wasted Income · 01-10-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

There's a good installation 'how-to' in the FAQ's section from board member 'MrShelly'. It contains excellent pics which explain much more that typed words.....

I've purchased bags from both AirRide & Suicide Doors.

In MrShelly's install, did he bolt the bag straight to the trailing arm and frame in the rear?

There didn't appear to be a bracket of any sort??

Thanks,
Jeff

SCOTI · 01-10-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wasted Income

In MrShelly's install, did he bolt the bag straight to the trailing arm and frame in the rear?

There didn't appear to be a bracket of any sort??

Thanks,
Jeff

That's how mine are done-- no brackets. If you don't want to hassle w/drilling the required holes in the frame, it's easier to use a bracket on one end (mounting holes + air-fitting).

Wasted Income · 01-10-2008, 06:20 PM

I'm not afraid of cutting up my truck, believe me

So Scoti, if you use the double convolute bags in the factory location, with no brackets, how high does the truck sit, aired up, vs, aired down, vs the factory springs?

Is it pretty close to the factory ride height when aired up?

Thanks,
Jeff

12-25-2007, 06:20 AM	#1
chevy one Chevy One Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The BeeHive State Posts: 132	Air Ride for the Rear? Working on my 67 2WD, LWB with coils,wanting to know what is the easyist and cost efective way to bag the rear. I am lowering the front 2" with drop springs, and want to lower the rear (appox) 3". I still want to be able to tow a 20' travel trailer from time to time. Found these on eBay: ARNOTT AIR SPRINGS 100 MM STRAIGHT SLEEVE AIR SPRINGS SERIES, PAIR 14" MAXIMUM EXTENSION! THESE ARE CUSTOM AIR SPRINGS DESIGNED FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS. PART# 10014VR. SPECIFICATIONS: Ride height 10" Max inflated diameter 5.7" Minimum compressed height 6" Full extension 14" 1/4" NPT air inlet 1500 lbs. @ 100 PSI. I don't know if the 1500 lb will be enough for towing? Any advice would be great. CO __________________ Chevy One 67 1/2 Two-on-the-Floor 67 Nova 2Dr Sedan 03 Monte Carlo I'M NOT OLD, JUST A CLASSIC!!!

12-25-2007, 09:15 AM	#2
gunkis84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greer South Carolina Posts: 376	Re: Air Ride for the Rear? call clint up at kp components.. kpcomponents.com tell him what you are after and he'll figure everything up and set you up..866-575-4657

12-25-2007, 09:46 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Re: Air Ride for the Rear? Trailing arm trucks should use a double-convoluted bag if it is being used in the factory coil-spring location. Firestone 2500#/2600# & Slam RE 6's/7's can be used & they bolt-in w/minimal fab work. __________________ 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.*

12-25-2007, 12:02 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Re: Air Ride for the Rear? There's a good installation 'how-to' in the FAQ's section from board member 'MrShelly'. It contains excellent pics which explain much more that typed words..... I've purchased bags from both AirRide & Suicide Doors. __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 12-25-2007 at 12:02 PM.

01-10-2008, 06:20 PM	#8
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Air Ride for the Rear? I'm not afraid of cutting up my truck, believe me So Scoti, if you use the double convolute bags in the factory location, with no brackets, how high does the truck sit, aired up, vs, aired down, vs the factory springs? Is it pretty close to the factory ride height when aired up? Thanks, Jeff __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*



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