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NZSquare · 02-01-2010, 08:13 PM

Hi All,
I want to redo the back of my truck, its an 82 longbed c10 and Im running a 3-link and 2" c-notch with contitech 2500lb bags behind the rear axle.
Due to the current shock/bag setup Im only getting 5.5 " of travel.
Im going to a 7" bridge and want to keep the 3 link, and behind axle bag setup, but maybe go to sleeve bags as I hear they ride good and seem to get pretty good travel.

What sort of bags should I go for ? I want about 8" of travel out of the new setup and was looking at firestone bags. I read on here that they need to be travel limited but is there anything else I should b considering before buying ?

thanks in advance

NZSquare · 02-01-2010, 08:30 PM

heres what Im on about, Plan being to keep the extra crossmember and lower bag mounts, and cut the uppers out to allow for the sleeve's is theres space.

PBFAB.COM · 02-01-2010, 08:39 PM

We used the F9000 on all our rear kits. Mounted behind the axle like you have pictured you will get right at 7.5" of travel. You do need to have the bag limited by a strap or shock (otherwise it will tear the bag apart).

I think you have a good plan.

NZSquare · 02-01-2010, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the snappy reply Nate, you were just the man I was hoping might answer.
Ill get them on order.

jlaird · 02-02-2010, 08:28 AM

Does anybody have any experience with the airlift sleeve bags? The reason I ask is because the firestone bags compress to 4.5" whereas the airlift bags compress to 2.8". The firestone bag will not allow my truck to get as low as it could.

airlift is the first picture.

jwalk · 02-04-2010, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

We used the F9000 on all our rear kits. Mounted behind the axle like you have pictured you will get right at 7.5" of travel. You do need to have the bag limited by a strap or shock (otherwise it will tear the bag apart).

I think you have a good plan.

Not meaning to highjack this thread,but I was just wondering if I have to run a sleeve type bag on the back of my dropmember, or something like a slam bag? I just don't like how the firestone sleeved bags are plastic or some kind of composite. Should I not worry about the firestone bags and just use them?

Thanks, Justin

**N2TRUX** · 02-04-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olskool59delivery

..... Should I not worry about the firestone bags and just use them?

That's what Nate of Porterbuilt, and Tony of Ride Tech recommend.

smashingchuck · 02-04-2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olskool59delivery

Should I not worry about the firestone bags and just use them?

They are fine.

xJoey Dubsx · 02-04-2010, 11:55 AM

Airlift Dominators get some good lift for a 2600k bag.... I don't like sleeves for a main source just due to looks.

02-01-2010, 08:13 PM	#1
NZSquare Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Queenstown Posts: 132	Sleeve bag questions Hi All, I want to redo the back of my truck, its an 82 longbed c10 and Im running a 3-link and 2" c-notch with contitech 2500lb bags behind the rear axle. Due to the current shock/bag setup Im only getting 5.5 " of travel. Im going to a 7" bridge and want to keep the 3 link, and behind axle bag setup, but maybe go to sleeve bags as I hear they ride good and seem to get pretty good travel. What sort of bags should I go for ? I want about 8" of travel out of the new setup and was looking at firestone bags. I read on here that they need to be travel limited but is there anything else I should b considering before buying ? thanks in advance

02-01-2010, 08:30 PM	#2
NZSquare Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Queenstown Posts: 132	Re: Sleeve bag questions heres what Im on about, Plan being to keep the extra crossmember and lower bag mounts, and cut the uppers out to allow for the sleeve's is theres space.

02-01-2010, 08:39 PM	#3
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Sleeve bag questions We used the F9000 on all our rear kits. Mounted behind the axle like you have pictured you will get right at 7.5" of travel. You do need to have the bag limited by a strap or shock (otherwise it will tear the bag apart). I think you have a good plan. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

02-01-2010, 09:22 PM	#4
NZSquare Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Queenstown Posts: 132	Re: Sleeve bag questions Thanks for the snappy reply Nate, you were just the man I was hoping might answer. Ill get them on order.

02-02-2010, 08:28 AM	#5
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Sleeve bag questions Does anybody have any experience with the airlift sleeve bags? The reason I ask is because the firestone bags compress to 4.5" whereas the airlift bags compress to 2.8". The firestone bag will not allow my truck to get as low as it could. airlift is the first picture. Attached Images Last edited by jlaird; 02-02-2010 at 08:31 AM.

02-04-2010, 11:55 AM	#9
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	Re: Sleeve bag questions Airlift Dominators get some good lift for a 2600k bag.... I don't like sleeves for a main source just due to looks. __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.



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