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ca180 · 08-21-2008, 07:22 PM

Can anyone tell me how this works? Or is it not complete? I didn't want to crap in that thread so I thought I'd start another...

Albatrossian · 08-21-2008, 07:32 PM

Looks like the red tank there is for air and the blue things under the axle are the airbags that lower or raise the rear of the truck.

lyrikz · 08-21-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ca180

Can anyone tell me how this works? Or is it not complete? I didn't want to crap in that thread so I thought I'd start another...

Its not done yet. Those blue things look like rags under the axle. the bags are next to it with no top mounting plate.... Thats my guess...

dubdeuce80 · 08-21-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

Its not done yet. Those blue things look like rags under the axle. the bags are next to it with no top mounting plate.... Thats my guess...

yes. those rags are between jack stands and the axle so not to scratch the axle.

hotrodhomi · 08-21-2008, 07:39 PM

pretty sure the blue things are rags that are protecting the frame from the jack stands. The air bags are black and located on the outside of the frame rails. This set up is not finished, there's no upper bag mounts.

hotrodhomi · 08-21-2008, 07:40 PM

I guess I type slow.

lyrikz · 08-21-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

pretty sure the blue things are rags that are protecting the frame from the jack stands. The air bags are black and located on the outside of the frame rails. This set up is not finished, there's no upper bag mounts.

You copying me???

LOL

ca180 · 08-21-2008, 07:43 PM

Sorry, I didn't explain my question better.

I know what the tank is, I didn't see the rags so that doesn't matter, and i know there aren't top bag mounts....

What I meant was, Is he still gonna run the leaves and bags? Does that get low? I've never seen that before. Most are 3 and 4 links...

lyrikz · 08-21-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ca180

Sorry, I didn't explain my question better.

I know what the tank is, I didn't see the rags so that doesn't matter, and i know there aren't top bag mounts....

What I meant was, Is he still gonna run the leaves and bags? Does that get low? I've never seen that before. Most are 3 and 4 links...

ahh damn, you got us alll... I would think he is removing that, but from the looks of the paint, i think thats staying...

dubdeuce80 · 08-21-2008, 07:51 PM

probably just helper bags...n2trux is using leafs still IIRC. not everyone uses bags to lay out, and from the looks of his notch, hes one of them.

ca180 · 08-21-2008, 08:22 PM

Apparently its called air over leaf... wonder how low it goes.

I'd like to run bags up front to get flat, maybe that in the rear for a nice drop.

**N2TRUX** · 08-22-2008, 01:00 AM

AOL set up that doesn't have the top bag brackets installed yet. It gets you low enough that the pumpkin is about 1" from the bottom of the bed. If you don't want to cut the bed, that's about as low as you can get.

Here's mine-

The C-notch

**N2TRUX** · 08-22-2008, 01:01 AM

The set up-

**N2TRUX** · 08-22-2008, 01:03 AM

And the results-

kevinr1970 · 08-22-2008, 01:11 AM

So do the leaf springs only act as a way to keep the axle attached to the frame; they don't support the weight of the truck or provide any suspension?

CNC · 08-22-2008, 01:12 AM

IMO that is lowering done right, Nice stance, full use of the bed, not tearing up the street or the underside of the truck. Plus I bet that one rides real nice.

xtreme80 · 08-22-2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

So do the leaf springs only act as a way to keep the axle attached to the frame; they don't support the weight of the truck or provide any suspension?

The leaf springs are there instead of using a link setup. It's the cheaper way to do it money wise, but it's still a decent setup. The leaf springs are there only to keep the axle from tracking side to side, front to back, etc.

wicked_sky_gazer · 08-22-2008, 08:30 AM

I have never seen and air over setup, or helper bag setup used like that before (to lower) everyone aroundd here uses them to increase their tow capasity and improve tow quality and seldom if ever put any kind of notch with it.

*JCampbell* · 08-22-2008, 10:22 AM

Some of you young men need to go pick up some old Truckin' mags from back in the day. That's the O.G. way to bag a truck right there. That's how it was done before everyone and their step brother became a 'fabricator'.

Believe it or not, some pretty awesome trucks were built before F.B.I. or Suicide Doors came around. I know it's hard to believe, but it's true.

spr85gmc · 08-22-2008, 01:23 PM

i think thats a may be a pretty good set up though we rarely see it any more it looks good .. my question is it better to run BOL or to use 2 or 4 link??

xtreme80 · 08-22-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by spr85gmc

i think thats a may be a pretty good set up though we rarely see it any more it looks good .. my question is it better to run BOL or to use 2 or 4 link??

"better" is all a matter of personal preference. a link setup will generally give you more adjustability, and allow you to lay out completely with the right size notch.

I think the AOL setup as shown above puts a little too much stress on the leaf springs, and being that people usually remove a leaf or two or three, I think it would be prone to breaking over time.

But that's just my opinion, most will probably disagree.

ca180 · 08-22-2008, 01:53 PM

Hey, N2TRUX... thats the firestone ride rite isn't it? Which one did you purchase? Do you have a model number? I wanted to see if I could find someone that carries it locally.

CNC · 08-22-2008, 03:18 PM

Off topic, What year T-Bird is that 60 what?

impalamark · 08-22-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CNC

Off topic, What year T-Bird is that 60 what?

It's a fairlane
MArk

CNC · 08-22-2008, 04:32 PM

Oops, From the angle it is at it looks rear close to my Pop's 64 T-bird.

08-21-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Can somone explain this bag setup? Can anyone tell me how this works? Or is it not complete? I didn't want to crap in that thread so I thought I'd start another...

08-21-2008, 07:32 PM	#2
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? Looks like the red tank there is for air and the blue things under the axle are the airbags that lower or raise the rear of the truck.

08-21-2008, 07:39 PM	#5
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? pretty sure the blue things are rags that are protecting the frame from the jack stands. The air bags are black and located on the outside of the frame rails. This set up is not finished, there's no upper bag mounts. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

08-21-2008, 07:40 PM	#6
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? I guess I type slow. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

08-21-2008, 07:43 PM	#8
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? Sorry, I didn't explain my question better. I know what the tank is, I didn't see the rags so that doesn't matter, and i know there aren't top bag mounts.... What I meant was, Is he still gonna run the leaves and bags? Does that get low? I've never seen that before. Most are 3 and 4 links...

08-21-2008, 07:51 PM	#10
dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? probably just helper bags...n2trux is using leafs still IIRC. not everyone uses bags to lay out, and from the looks of his notch, hes one of them. Last edited by dubdeuce80; 08-21-2008 at 07:52 PM.

08-21-2008, 08:22 PM	#11
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? Apparently its called air over leaf... wonder how low it goes. I'd like to run bags up front to get flat, maybe that in the rear for a nice drop.

08-22-2008, 01:00 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? AOL set up that doesn't have the top bag brackets installed yet. It gets you low enough that the pumpkin is about 1" from the bottom of the bed. If you don't want to cut the bed, that's about as low as you can get. Here's mine- The C-notch Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-22-2008, 01:01 AM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? The set up- Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-22-2008, 01:03 AM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? And the results- Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-22-2008, 01:11 AM	#15
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? So do the leaf springs only act as a way to keep the axle attached to the frame; they don't support the weight of the truck or provide any suspension? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

08-22-2008, 01:12 AM	#16
CNC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pryor, Ok Posts: 48	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? IMO that is lowering done right, Nice stance, full use of the bed, not tearing up the street or the underside of the truck. Plus I bet that one rides real nice.

08-22-2008, 08:30 AM	#18
wicked_sky_gazer Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: owasso oklahoma Posts: 160	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? I have never seen and air over setup, or helper bag setup used like that before (to lower) everyone aroundd here uses them to increase their tow capasity and improve tow quality and seldom if ever put any kind of notch with it. __________________ '81 c10 sw 355cid roller motor 350turbo with stage two shift kit, poor rear end gearing, not sure peg speed... speedo is mia.. project is temporarily on pause again... Thankyou wonderfull economy.. check it out Im not to worried i have an uncaning ability to save myself from some weeeiiirrd crap East Ok meet East Ok date Tony

08-22-2008, 10:22 AM	#19
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? Some of you young men need to go pick up some old Truckin' mags from back in the day. That's the O.G. way to bag a truck right there. That's how it was done before everyone and their step brother became a 'fabricator'. Believe it or not, some pretty awesome trucks were built before F.B.I. or Suicide Doors came around. I know it's hard to believe, but it's true. Last edited by JCampbell; 08-22-2008 at 01:05 PM.

08-22-2008, 01:23 PM	#20
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? i think thats a may be a pretty good set up though we rarely see it any more it looks good .. my question is it better to run BOL or to use 2 or 4 link??



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08-22-2008, 01:53 PM	#22
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? Hey, N2TRUX... thats the firestone ride rite isn't it? Which one did you purchase? Do you have a model number? I wanted to see if I could find someone that carries it locally.

08-22-2008, 03:18 PM	#23
CNC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pryor, Ok Posts: 48	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? Off topic, What year T-Bird is that 60 what?

08-22-2008, 04:32 PM	#25
CNC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pryor, Ok Posts: 48	Re: Can somone explain this bag setup? Oops, From the angle it is at it looks rear close to my Pop's 64 T-bird.

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