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Low & Slow · 06-27-2011, 12:19 PM

Is it even plausible to install a set of airbags just in the rear? I'm looking to bring the bed height down about 5 inches yet still be able to pump up the rear with an air tank when I have a load to haul.

Do air bags completely replace the rear coils? Or would I need a set of springs to put the bags into?

What about the adjustable air shocks? Would I need a set of them as well or could I use a set of lowering springs and a set of air shocks to adjust ride height.

Thanks guys!

bmfm64 · 06-27-2011, 01:32 PM

You can do either way, run just rear bags and have full adjust ability and yes the bags replace the springs. Or you can run a lowered spring with a set of air shocks that you have to pump up when you have a load. I have a set of "helper air bags" on my Super duty for when I'm towing, not sure if anyone makes a set for the 67-72 though. mine are from firestone. Hope this helps.

Low & Slow · 06-27-2011, 02:28 PM

Gotcha, so how do I find out what size bags will work? Do I need some kind of bracket kit?

So I can use just a set of lowering springs and inflate air shocks when I wanted to throw my bike in back and that would be enough support for the bed?

bmfm64 · 06-27-2011, 03:08 PM

If you just want to haul a dirt bike, I wouldn't even worry about.... I've got -6 springs in the rear with correct shocks and it works just fine. I wouldn't haul a load of firewood with it but that's because I have other trucks I would use for that.

Low & Slow · 06-27-2011, 03:21 PM

Ok gotcha, so would KYB lowering shocks be considered good for that type of duty?

If I would have to eventually haul firewood would air shocks be the better route to go? Where can I get a good set of them and for how much roughly?

SCOTI · 06-27-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Low & Slow

Ok gotcha, so would KYB lowering shocks be considered good for that type of duty?

If I would have to eventually haul firewood would air shocks be the better route to go? Where can I get a good set of them and for how much roughly?

Spend the money once & wisely..... Just swap in bags & skip the drop springs + 'air shocks'. Check the vendors Suspension Marketplace for suspension items from board supporting vendors. They have just what you seek.

ebfabman · 06-27-2011, 04:44 PM

I have replaced the rear springs with air bags and can air them up to carry a load. If you consider 48 bundles of architectural shingles on a wooden pallet a load

Tony@AirRideTech · 06-27-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ebfabman

I have replaced the rear springs with air bags and can air them up to carry a load. If you consider 48 bundles of architectural shingles on a wooden pallet a load

Thats what im talkin about..... I got a good story about loading up a pallet of flagstone in my 1/2 ton too.... ha ha ha ha ha ha

Low & Slow · 06-29-2011, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Spend the money once & wisely..... Just swap in bags & skip the drop springs + 'air shocks'. Check the vendors Suspension Marketplace for suspension items from board supporting vendors. They have just what you seek.

So what do I need to air bag just the rear? Mounting kit? What model bags? Welding required? Trying to avoid as much fabrication as possible. Installation isn't an issue, I just do not have access to welders or lifts.

Thanks guys!

SCOTI · 06-29-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Low & Slow

So what do I need to air bag just the rear? Mounting kit? What model bags? Welding required? Trying to avoid as much fabrication as possible. Installation isn't an issue, I just do not have access to welders or lifts.

Thanks guys!

How low are you wanting to drop the truck? That affects how things need to be done correctly (& efficiently).

Low & Slow · 06-29-2011, 10:14 AM

I was seriously considering a 3" spring drop up front and 5 in the rear. What bags would you guys suggest. Naturally, they would come from a vendor here.
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tech@scottshotrods · 06-29-2011, 11:35 AM

we offer a rear kit which included the bags, mounts,hardware, shocks, lines, fittings and schrader valves for $450.00

texastrendz · 06-29-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jon@scottshotrods

we offer a rear kit which included the bags, mounts,hardware, shocks, lines, fittings and schrader valves for $450.00

Nice! Vendor saves the day again.

tech@scottshotrods · 06-29-2011, 12:12 PM

this kit is a quality kit from Ridetech :-)

Low & Slow · 06-30-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ebfabman

I have replaced the rear springs with air bags and can air them up to carry a load. If you consider 48 bundles of architectural shingles on a wooden pallet a load

Whats going on up front there?

TIM86 · 06-30-2011, 02:11 PM

hmm. this gives me some ideas!

Low & Slow · 07-01-2011, 11:46 AM

Thanks to some stand up forum members and a vendor who answered all my questions I ordered a complete rear air bag setup for less than $200 shipped lastnight.

Thanks guys! Watch for pics.

Brandonc20 · 07-02-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Low & Slow

Thanks to some stand up forum members and a vendor who answered all my questions I ordered a complete rear air bag setup for less than $200 shipped lastnight.

Thanks guys! Watch for pics.

where did order you order it from...i am in the same boat as you.

gottattooz · 07-02-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandonc20

where did order you order it from...i am in the same boat as you.

X3, same here. Do tell.

-Josh

68chevyLQ4 · 07-02-2011, 08:08 PM

I'm considering going this route myself...

SCOTI · 07-02-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandonc20

where did order you order it from...i am in the same boat as you.

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Originally Posted by gottattooz

X3, same here. Do tell.

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Originally Posted by 68chevyLQ4

I'm considering going this route myself...

68chevyLQ4 · 07-02-2011, 08:32 PM

Thanks SCOTI!! mucho appreciated

SCOTI · 07-03-2011, 12:18 PM

I can't edit my other info in the post from yesterday. Here's another link I thought I had included.....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442745

SCOTI · 07-05-2011, 05:20 PM

Can someone please check the links provided above in post-21 to see if they work? They do for me but I was told they didn't by someone else.

Tony@AirRideTech · 07-05-2011, 05:27 PM

looks good to me

06-27-2011, 12:19 PM	#1
Low & Slow Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 124	Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. Is it even plausible to install a set of airbags just in the rear? I'm looking to bring the bed height down about 5 inches yet still be able to pump up the rear with an air tank when I have a load to haul. Do air bags completely replace the rear coils? Or would I need a set of springs to put the bags into? What about the adjustable air shocks? Would I need a set of them as well or could I use a set of lowering springs and a set of air shocks to adjust ride height. Thanks guys!

06-27-2011, 01:32 PM	#2
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. You can do either way, run just rear bags and have full adjust ability and yes the bags replace the springs. Or you can run a lowered spring with a set of air shocks that you have to pump up when you have a load. I have a set of "helper air bags" on my Super duty for when I'm towing, not sure if anyone makes a set for the 67-72 though. mine are from firestone. Hope this helps.

06-27-2011, 02:28 PM	#3
Low & Slow Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 124	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. Gotcha, so how do I find out what size bags will work? Do I need some kind of bracket kit? So I can use just a set of lowering springs and inflate air shocks when I wanted to throw my bike in back and that would be enough support for the bed?

06-27-2011, 03:08 PM	#4
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. If you just want to haul a dirt bike, I wouldn't even worry about.... I've got -6 springs in the rear with correct shocks and it works just fine. I wouldn't haul a load of firewood with it but that's because I have other trucks I would use for that.

06-27-2011, 03:21 PM	#5
Low & Slow Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 124	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. Ok gotcha, so would KYB lowering shocks be considered good for that type of duty? If I would have to eventually haul firewood would air shocks be the better route to go? Where can I get a good set of them and for how much roughly?

06-27-2011, 04:44 PM	#7
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. I have replaced the rear springs with air bags and can air them up to carry a load. If you consider 48 bundles of architectural shingles on a wooden pallet a load Attached Images

06-29-2011, 10:14 AM	#11
Low & Slow Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 124	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. I was seriously considering a 3" spring drop up front and 5 in the rear. What bags would you guys suggest. Naturally, they would come from a vendor here. Posted via Mobile Device

06-29-2011, 11:35 AM	#12
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. we offer a rear kit which included the bags, mounts,hardware, shocks, lines, fittings and schrader valves for $450.00

06-29-2011, 12:12 PM	#14
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. this kit is a quality kit from Ridetech :-)

06-30-2011, 02:11 PM	#16
TIM86 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: St.Petersburg,FL Posts: 158	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. hmm. this gives me some ideas!

07-01-2011, 11:46 AM	#17
Low & Slow Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 124	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. Thanks to some stand up forum members and a vendor who answered all my questions I ordered a complete rear air bag setup for less than $200 shipped lastnight. Thanks guys! Watch for pics.

07-02-2011, 08:08 PM	#20
68chevyLQ4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California Posts: 126	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. I'm considering going this route myself... __________________ 68 Chevy C-10. swb fleetside. 6.0 4L80E swap. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460877 Last edited by 68chevyLQ4; 07-02-2011 at 08:13 PM.

07-02-2011, 08:32 PM	#22
68chevyLQ4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California Posts: 126	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. Thanks SCOTI!! mucho appreciated __________________ 68 Chevy C-10. swb fleetside. 6.0 4L80E swap. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460877

07-03-2011, 12:18 PM	#23
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. I can't edit my other info in the post from yesterday. Here's another link I thought I had included..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442745 __________________ 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.*

07-05-2011, 05:20 PM	#24
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. Can someone please check the links provided above in post-21 to see if they work? They do for me but I was told they didn't by someone else. __________________ 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.*



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07-05-2011, 05:27 PM	#25
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Air bags minus the pump for the rear? Complete Air noob here. looks good to me

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