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This is a discussion on Advice on bagging a truck within the Street forums, part of the General Discussion category; Cool cool lost of help but what about if i wanted to build my own kit i know about the ...
Cool cool lost of help but what about if i wanted to build my own kit i know about the notch and link bars but not about the wishbone i have a 96 chevy got anyideas or diagrams to show me what up
Probably stupid question but can you do Side/Side with a parallel kit? Or only with a Triangulated?
hey i have went sidie to side on a home made 2 link (2x2 x1/4 wall t5hicknes) and it did not hurt some people say yes and some say no but i think its problu better on a tri lilnk with adjustables so the twist endsted of just the frame but good question pm me at buddye22@yahoo.com i can tell u what i know and maybe u can help me out i am building a 96cab out of scratch not buying anything but the bears like bags and compressors and valves hit me up
Sure you can do it some with a 2-link and get away with it, but if you keep doing it over a long period of time, something's gotta give.Originally Posted by buddye22
yes true like i said i have done it but the right way is just to order it from ssd or avs and tell them i live so close to extensive now i go right down the street but i have seen 2link side to side destroy a from twist it to shi@ (home made i mean) but we have used adjustable 2 link made from 1" pipe with the ends avs seld and its fine 96 xcab under construston 89s10 bagged and sold 1997 gmc step bagged and boyed and my first was my hardest the crooked notch 94 blazer 4 door tucking 22" wheels never AGAIN
And how do i post pic of all my projests and old rides
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how do i do that i would like to add my new project
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Can I still haul a trailer with a cantilever setup
You mean like a 6 link cantilever setup? I don't see any problems as long as the hitch is right and you're aired up enough. Not positive.
Disclaimer: No airbags, air tanks, compressors, or suspension components were harmed during the filming of this buildup. Kids, don't try this at home without your parents' permission.
Bags come and 'bags go. No, we're not talkin' about old girlfriends. We're talking about airbags and airbag systems. Your girlfriend is a whole other matter, and you should look at another magazine for that advice. KP Components, located in Hilmar, California, has just the answer for your old 'bag woes: a six-link cantilever system that eliminates the 'bag-over-axle kit that everyone has been doing for years. The benefit of using this system is that it moves the 'bags from above the axle in a traditional application, to the link bars, which provides a mechanical advantage, thus requiring less air to lift the rear of your truck. The less air it takes to raise your truck off the ground, the softer the ride will be when you are driving it. The traditional 'bag-over-axle method only offers a 1:1 lift ratio, so if your airbag will extend 6 inches, that's how much lift you'll get and it will take a ton of air pressure to get there. The KP system multiplies that ratio several times for more lift and a softer ride.
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If you're not handy with tools or just don't have the time and you want a pro-quality shop to do the install, call a reputable shop like Master Image Customs. MIC, as it is better known, has a new shop in Mission Viejo, California, and is a distributor for KP Components. When the folks at MIC heard about our old-school Silverado buildup, they said "How can we get some of that action?" Adam Diaz and crew proposed the KP six-link system, and we said, "Hell, yeah," because the crew is so well versed in 'bagging Chevys that they can finish the job in less than five working days.
I used all ride tech parts, cool ride with tubeular upper and lower control arms, belltech 2" droped spindels with their sway bar up front on the rear I used their air bar setup with their sway bar have had it on my 1988 C1500 for the past 4 years and have had no issues at all it rides and handels great.
I'm need some advice on bagging the front of my truck...I'm new to this and I was wondering if I can bagg just the front of my 02 chevy silverado ext cab. At the moment the front sits of the ground around 10-12 inchs and for now I would like to keep it that way but I want to get a system were it has switchs were I can use to lift the front and drop it when ever I want.I also like the sound when u hit the switch and the air releases so I know I'm going to need an air tank but what other parts I would need to get?
Why not just bag the whole thing? Is it lowered at all now?
Cause I'm broke and on a 1500 dollar budget lol.but no the truck is still factory besides sitting on some 22 inch rims and I figured I'll do the front now and just complete it in the future when I can save some more money because I heard that doing the back of the truck is the most expensive part.what u think is it possiable for me to do that or it's not worth it?
Personally, I'd wait and bag the whole thing at once, but that's just me. I'd be looking at it every day and it would drive me nuts to the point I would end up selling crack to bag the back.
But, have you read the first few pages of this thread? Especially post #15, they bagged a '99 for around $650. So it's definitely possible, just depends on what you want to do and how you want to do it.
There's also the matter of doing it cheaply and/or going for quality depending on your preferences and what kind of ride you're looking for. Which you'll find varying opinions on as well. So, it's really up to you, your preferences and budget. Bottom line, you can save a little more money and bag the whole thing yourself if you're handy. I'd recommend reading this whole thread and others and visit some of the sites and come up with a plan based on your needs and then start pricing and see what ya come up with. Just my $.02
anyone have any input on the viair kit and firestone bags.
ive read most of this, and i notice there isnt much talk about anything past a kit. i see the different styles were covered, wishbone, 2 link, etc. i know there are some home made setups here. could anybody give advice based off their experience with a home made setup? maybe bag locations, common link lengths or joints used.
Had to hop in here and say this is a GREAT thread with lots of info. Thanks to all of you!
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