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BobbyB
03-27-2012, 06:40 PM
I've been looking around at different sites trying to find rear bags that will work with my situation. At first I was looking for the "helper spring" bags but if not too much more I'd ultimately like to bag the rear end.

My frame has been narrowed to accept a narrowed rear end a little wider set of tires. To make a long story short, that did not happen and the rearend and tires have been sold.

Here is a pic of what it looks like now, I've still got to do a few things yet and then it will be cleaned up with paint, etc.. Any help would be appreciated!

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7199/imagejpeg26h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/imagejpeg26h.jpg/) Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
BobbyB
03-27-2012, 06:49 PM
another view of it:

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/74/tn1vc.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/tn1vc.jpg/)
kdhs10
03-27-2012, 06:50 PM
It looks like you could easily do a bag on bar setup on the outside of the frame, either a 2-link or a 4-link. Or even a bag over axle on the outside as well.
BobbyB
03-27-2012, 06:54 PM
another view of it:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/tn1vc.jpg/
BobbyB
03-27-2012, 06:56 PM
It looks like you could easily do a bag on bar setup on the outside of the frame, either a 2-link or a 4-link. Or even a bag over axle on the outside as well.

Could you point me towards a company or site maybe? I know I've seen those somewhere, just can't remember where :P

Thanks for the help!
kdhs10
03-28-2012, 06:00 AM
I've always had good luck with these guys.

http://thorbros.com/
BobbyB
03-28-2012, 06:30 AM
I've always had good luck with these guys.

http://thorbros.com/

Appreciate it!
kdhs10
03-28-2012, 07:54 AM
No problem.
custm2500
03-28-2012, 08:09 AM
Your frame is going to cause some issues. The quickest and easiest set up I see is a 2 link so that you won't interference problems with the frame and the bars. Obviously you need to have the bars inside the frame or it defeats the reasons for the narrowed frame rails.

I am not a big fan of 2 links but it might be the best bet to maintain your current frame set up.
BobbyB
03-28-2012, 06:23 PM
Your frame is going to cause some issues. The quickest and easiest set up I see is a 2 link so that you won't interference problems with the frame and the bars. Obviously you need to have the bars inside the frame or it defeats the reasons for the narrowed frame rails.

I am not a big fan of 2 links but it might be the best bet to maintain your current frame set up.

Thanks for the input, I'm still checking my options so I'm open to any and all suggestions or advice. BTW, I'm a big fan of the LSx motors and have seen you at LS1tech :D
BobbyB
05-02-2012, 07:22 AM
http://www.ridetech.com/store/airoverleaf-4000lb-airspring-bracket-kit.html

I'm looking at this kit now. The fuel cell is mounted in the back of the bed. So, I'm looking at roughly 230lbs when I fill up.

I figure this kit will be very helpful with the added weight of a full tank of gas and a few tools, etc I want to haul with me on the way home.

I already have a compressor and the lines ran from a previous helper bag setup.

It can be mounted either in front of the rearend or behind it.

Also, the kit is made for either a 2" or 2-1/2" leaf spring.....not sure which one I have?

Maybe later I will go with a different setup, but in my current situation this one seems to be one that will work the best?