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Jimmy P
10-22-2004, 07:21 AM
I might be working on bagging one of these...but i have no idea what their suspensions/bodys are like. Anyone have any insight for me?
thanks
Joe
10-22-2004, 07:24 AM
Don't forget pics :head:
Izzy
10-22-2004, 07:35 AM
Probably just like a Trailblazer/Envoy. Probably struts up front so the best would be a shockwave probably.
Jimmy P
10-22-2004, 07:48 AM
Gm website:

"Suspension, front independent: strut-type with coil springs
http://www.chevrolet.com/i/pop/equinox/suspension.jpg
Suspension, rear independent: trailing arm with three lateral locating links and coil springs "
Izzy
10-22-2004, 07:52 AM
The back should be fairly simple. I think some of the TB's/Envoys came with air assist and the bag was nearly identical to a F9000. If it's like the Tahoes and has a coil on the axle just replace that with a convoluted bag.
Mark
10-23-2004, 10:31 AM
This is what GM shows in my catalog. This is a rear suspension on an Equinox with air assist. Base model Equinox's use coils in place of the bags.

And the 2nd pic is the front suspension. All it is up front is a strut design. Heck, GM doesn't even consider the Equinox a truck in my catalog. It's calling it a car. lol
Chuggs
10-24-2004, 08:41 PM
Heck, GM doesn't even consider the Equinox a truck in my catalog. It's calling it a car. lol

That sort of makes sense considering that the Equinox replaced the Tracker, which was what, a lifted Metro? :crazy:

Speaking of the Equinox, Jimmy P... if you can't decide on the blue you want to use, check out the Laser Blue Metallic the Equinox is offered in :cool::drool:
Jimmy P
10-24-2004, 09:10 PM
thanks for the help everyone...this is a top secret project though so i cant let anyone see it:cool:

Chuggs...ill check that out..thanks
low_clazz
10-24-2004, 11:16 PM
just contact AIM..they claim they can make a kit for anything to lay frame..!!!!! :dunno: :rocking:
timmy
10-25-2004, 12:59 AM
the equinox is not based on the trailblazer, envoy, ranier platform at all. it is on the same platform as the saturn vue. independent front and a solid or independent rear depending on fwd or awd. hth
Toolman
10-25-2004, 02:02 AM
just contact AIM..they claim they can make a kit for anything to lay frame..!!!!! :dunno: :rocking:

:slap: 20 points taken off for posting The word A-I-M :D
low_clazz
10-25-2004, 10:55 AM
:slap: 20 points taken off for posting The word A-I-M :D

:LOL: but they have such AWESOME prices...why choose anything else?
kdubaz
10-25-2004, 12:54 PM
Wow. Struts up front. Have fun with that. I know most cars with a MacPherson strut up front (like that) have problems running bags. They don't get low enough, not enough lift, etc. Now I'm biased, but I could have that thing juiced in 2 hours up front and it'd ride awesome.
Jimmy P
10-25-2004, 10:47 PM
Wow. Struts up front. Have fun with that. I know most cars with a MacPherson strut up front (like that) have problems running bags. They don't get low enough, not enough lift, etc. Now I'm biased, but I could have that thing juiced in 2 hours up front and it'd ride awesome.

naa they are too heavy
Chuggs
11-09-2004, 12:16 AM
Jimmy, don't know if you saw this or not in Sportruck's SEMA coverage:


http://img.sportruck.com/events/sema04/outdoor/84.jpg
Jimmy P
11-09-2004, 12:29 AM
not until now..thanks chug. :D
ridin2slow
11-09-2004, 12:48 AM
use air cans 4 the front
Mike
11-09-2004, 01:09 AM
naa they are too heavy

How heavy is a ram,coil, mount, etc.. for each corner?