my plan... in progress...

[tahoehtp]

well finally after asking quesiotns right after next on this forum and other forums....

it's in for bag.

haven't got any pics yet,but this is the parts that I'm using.

Lines are 1/2 all around 3/8 for out.

front will be custom brackets.
slam specialties 2600LB bag.
rear parallel 4 link
firestone 2600 bags

2 5 gallon tanks
4 viair 380c
all going to be under the truck, where my spare is.

7 rocker switchbox.
and dakota digital gauge.

will be modified front axle
(cut them and keep spindle part back in)

it's been done as I speak..... will see If I can stop by and take some pics...

getting it done by good shop, talked to the guys show lot of pics, including his own burb, nbs, obs, cars and trucks..

[2LOW4ND]

Cant wait to see the second OBS style truck custom bagged besides the one i did. Good luck. Custom front brackets just like i did mine, its not that hard. Good stuff, get pictures asap.

[Otto]

what valves are you rollin with

[2LOW4ND]

any progress?

[tahoehtp]

it's going on lift today I'm gonna stop by and take some pics.

[BowTie95]

Tahoehtp, what size drop do you have right now on the tahoe in your sig, that is really almost the perfect height I want my truck to be at. Was it all bolt on or was there fabricating involved? Id like a nice drop kit that bolts right in. Thanks

[tahoehtp]

Bowtie95　that's 2/2 drop. just torsion key and shackle. not cutting required on that. all are just replacing factory one to the drop one. total of 6 bolts to loose and put them replace( 2 for torsion adjust bolts and 4 for shackle)

[BowTie95]

So the tahoe in your sig has a 2/2? Thats cool that the procedure is that simple. I love the look of lifted and lowered trucks, but if I lifted my truck I'd end up going through balljoints and bearings and all that pretty quick when I went mudding, so I figured the safer way was to lower. Can you go any lower with just the torsion key and shackle? Thanks

[tahoehtp]

you can use hanger on the rear to drop more. I think 2/5 is the max you can go.

[BowTie95]

Oh, so you can only go down 2 in the front? Alright, I'll have to look into some kits, any reccomendations?

[tahoehtp]

I used spring tech on ebay. they are not bad and did'nt have any problem with it.

[BowTie95]

Thanks, and sorry for hi-jacking the thread, I'm done posting

[IH8FORD]

awsome man cant wait to see. make sure to get lots of pics of the front set up i have a funny feeling me and donnie will be doing this to his truck soon. also if i understand you right you said you are just cutting off the end of the axel and stickign it back in the hub to hold it together right?

[tahoen]

i have a funny feeling me and donnie will be doing this to his truck soon.


How? Me? You?


:run:














:hack: :weld:







Yeah, Get some pic's posted up!!

[tahoehtp]

Thanks, and sorry for hi-jacking the thread, I'm done posting
No problemo man. you can PM me too if you want.

[tahoehtp]

awsome man cant wait to see. make sure to get lots of pics of the front set up i have a funny feeling me and donnie will be doing this to his truck soon. also if i understand you right you said you are just cutting off the end of the axel and stickign it back in the hub to hold it together right?

Ha Ha yeah man I PMed him about that while ago...........
My bud taking some pics for me at shop. He is trying to get it done by tomorrow for me... so my son can enjoy before he fly to visit his cousins in Finland...

for the hub yes that's what it's going to be done. I think that's the simple way to do it instead of buying other spindles etc. and when something happens easier to work with.
This isn't mine but he done same way, and he just swapped from hydro to bag. it's a pretty simple just like you would do on 2wd.
http://kreativeautokoncepts.homestead.com/files/Kreative/images/MYHOE/DSC00211.JPG

[tahoehtp]

How? Me? You?


:run:














:hack: :weld:







Yeah, Get some pic's posted up!!
yeah man will get you some pics.... that's cheaper than driving down all the way to long Island lol

[tahoehtp]

just update,
he got done on front end started on rear...
wating some pics form him.........
tues at latest I'm gonna pick up my tahoe...

[tahoen]

:dunno:

[2LOW4ND]

pictures?

[Marcos]

:nopics: :LOL:

[scrubb]

2 tanks, 4 compressors and valves all going in the spare location? thats gonna be a tight fit under there.

[tahoehtp]

:nopics: :LOL:
one of his guy had emergency and took few days off.. so got bit delay..
I'm so anxious to see it also.

should be gettin my hoe back tomorrow if not monday....
so when I get it you get the pics!!!

[96thebossgrnchv]

can't wait!

[tahoehtp]

can't wait!
yeah man........ I've been patiently waiting...... for 2weeks now..
he was backed up at his shop and one guy down on the top.. it was nice of is to squeeze mine..

[tahoehtp]

OK here is some pics....
tank and compressor
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_108_full.jpg
rear lower
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_109_full.jpg
4link
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_110_full.jpg

front
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_112_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_113_full.jpg

[scrubb]

wow, thats a good setup. I would have never thought that it was possible to fit all of that under there. I have 2 tanks, 2 compressors and valves under there and its a tight squeeze.

[tahoehtp]

wow, thats a good setup. I would have never thought that it was possible to fit all of that under there. I have 2 tanks, 2 compressors and valves under there and its a tight squeeze.
you should be able to put 2 tank sideways on ours I think also
he done few avalache I saw pics on it.
he always put them under.

[scrubb]

you should be able to put 2 tank sideways on ours I think also
he done few avalache I saw pics on it.
he always put them under.
not trying to jack your thread, just posting to compare. I think I like your set up a lil more because of the extra compressors and the shiny pieces. Too much cleaning for me though.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l305/grnxnam7770/2002%20Avalanche/DSC02544Custom.jpg

[tahoen]

Nice to see some progress pic's! Looking pretty sweet!

[tahoehtp]

not trying to jack your thread, just posting to compare. I think I like your set up a lil more because of the extra compressors and the shiny pieces. Too much cleaning for me though.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l305/grnxnam7770/2002%20Avalanche/DSC02544Custom.jpg
this is escalade tohugh with 4 comp.
http://www.squeakykleanauto.com/gallery/mypics/SQUEAKYG/14/zzzzzz%20escalde%20tanks.jpg

[tahoehtp]

Nice to see some progress pic's! Looking pretty sweet!

yeah I'll get more pics so your next project will be easier.:rocking:

[tahoen]

yeah I'll get more pics so your next project will be easier.:rocking:




Nothing is ever easy on this hoe!:LOL:

[tahoehtp]

Nothing is ever easy on this hoe!:LOL:
ha ha ha
yeah I'll be waiting for your build thread soon..............
:aniteef:

[Marcos]

Looking good brother...

[tahoehtp]

I guess I finally made up my mind on the rims.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?wd=20&c=1&pc=45205&rw=8.5&bp=6-139.7
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/blkcha.sm.ang.jpg
I think I'm gonna order that through discounttiredirect all with 255/35/20 is $1480... if any one can beat it or know cheaper let me know...

[crf250]

Which tire you going with? I dont think I can get that brand wheel but may be able to help with the tires?!? I know we smoke discount tire here is SE Minnesota (from what customers tell me). Hope I can help.

[crf250]

Oh, not to change your mind on wheels but have you looked at any of the Boss wheels, like the 311. I say that cause I get a pretty good buy on them. Let me know.

http://www.bossmotorsports.com/wheels.cfm

[tahoehtp]

Oh, not to change your mind on wheels but have you looked at any of the Boss wheels, like the 311. I say that cause I get a pretty good buy on them. Let me know.

http://www.bossmotorsports.com/wheels.cfm
those are black rhino wheels like 212 per rim.
tires are nakang NS-II 131 per tire
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?cf=false&sw=false&cs=255&pc=49582&rd=20&ar=35
if you can get lower than what I'm looking at I might go back to the boss wheel.. Pm me on your price.

[tahoehtp]

If everything going well for rest of stuff it will be done today...... otherwise probably tomorrow or friday.....

[Marcos]

Cool, cant freakin wait!!

[tahoehtp]

Cool, cant freakin wait!!
yeah man me either, he was backup up on cars to work and he squeezed mine in. so he is slowly progressing.. I was about go nuts without my truck for almost 3weeks now..

[tahoehtp]

Here are the pics... you guys are waiting for..
I still got the rims on and send it back to have front shock put on. bit bouncy.

Down..... big ass donut stopping to go all the way.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_115_full.jpg

up

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_116_full.jpg

[96thebossgrnchv]

looks badass with the stockers

[Marcos]

Thats super sweet bro. We need more build pics!! lol

[tahoen]

Very cool, Looks sick!


So, Is there a notch?

[tahoehtp]

no notch..... I'm gonna get smaller tires on them for now I think what size would be good on those 16's?

[tahoehtp]

right now that 16 got 245/75/16 maybe putting 225/50/16/ or 205/55/16 would look better maybe?

[tahoen]

I'd roll it just the way it is, Until you get new rims/tires!



You going to get under there, And post up some pic's of all the work?

[tahoehtp]

I'd roll it just the way it is, Until you get new rims/tires!



You going to get under there, And post up some pic's of all the work?
yeah I'll post them it rained little after I had to go get my gf and return her rav4... hope nice tomorrow so I can take more pics.

prob is that on drriverside rear there is spacer added because stockers are too wide and hitting the upper bag mount... so either I put 255/35/20 on the rim I have on my sig on rear then figure out front.. it may tuck in with that but I doubt it.(what's on that 20's are too tall as well same hieght as stocker)

[tahoehtp]

just update
measured backspace on the rear up. I'm cleared on spaces between the rim and bag. so that's good.
front I haven't measured it yet, but looks like it's going to tuck nicely.

[Mattman24]

looks nice love it on stock

[tahoehtp]

yeah but those front are sitting on the tire when drop.
rear got bumpstop so it stop there it's nice out so I'm gonna take some pics under.

[tahoehtp]

Just Q
is this normal?
front both up. driverside
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_117_full.jpg
front both down, driver side
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_118_full.jpg
and passenger side
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_119_full.jpg

also uppoer cup mount.
driverside
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_120_full.jpg
passengerside
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_121_full.jpg
looks like bent..
haven't played with switches yet just driving to office and back...
upper cup should be in bit more no?

[Marcos]

Thats not good, those bags should not be touching the metal AT ALL. And that bracket is bending, take it back to see if they can put some gussets on it...

[Marcos]

Also, the only thing holding that bag in is that bolt up top?

[tahoehtp]

yep I finally checked the front and since I hva been helping guys in the club it didn't looked right. so needed to hear some opinions.

I'm goona call him and drop truck down again....

[Marcos]

Cool, hope you figure this out

[tahoehtp]

yeah man he is pretty reputable around here. plus being on lowrider mag as shop and cars. he does lot of hydro and air. I just called him he gonna look at the pics when he get home.
then prob back to the shop again mon or tues...

[tahoehtp]

dropping them back monday.
have him fix it right there.

[tahoehtp]

I took some pics and pointed out to him where it's wrong.
upper plate is wider than upper control arm inner width.
so he gonna have to straighten the plate, cut the sides so it clears with at least some gap in between the plate and arm, and also gassets.

I'm not gonna leave the shop til he gets it done, or I'm gonna be putting my hands on and show him to get it right.... seriously.
1 and 1/2 at most turned into 3weeks, then this. getting bit pissed about it.

[tahoen]

Damn, That really blows! Hopefully he'll straighten everything out!

[tahoehtp]

yeah talked to him yesterday and today, I'm gonna have it done other way that he does. so that upper cup mount will be below upper control arm. and no cup mounts on top and botton, just go straight to the plate itself. then there will be gassets on upper plate.

[Izzy]

It wouldn't be twisted if the upper/lower mounts were in line with each other.

[tahoehtp]

well I took it in at little before 10am,
looks like what caused it was there was no bump stop.
way he set this up is uppercontrol to not go above the plate.
so there was no bump stop, airs out, then arm hit the plate, then beds it.

he straighten the plate, then put 2 gassets on it, and also bump stop. and now I have shock mount setup and put on as well.
while there he had 20x8.5 rims so we mounted and tested that it will go. but with bump stop now it will stop right at tire and fender meets(when I get the 255/35/20). don't ahve to tuck in really. since it's daily and dont want t stuck on road and can't lifet it up or drive it till something can lifet up the hoe.

so it rides much better and I'm happy again.

[Izzy]

Post pics of how he fixed it.

Just because someone has been in mags with their work doesn't honestly mean anything these days.

[tahoehtp]

well true, he is in this business since 91... so I was kinda surprised me at first.. I was expecting pretty much trouble free excpet fixi leaks or changing bag in future...

[tahoehtp]

Rims are back on again!
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_128_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_129_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_130_full.jpg

[tahoen]

Looks good!

[2LOW4ND]

looks good.

[Marcos]

Sweet, Can you post pics of how he fixed it?

[tahoehtp]

yeah I'll take some pics and posted tomorrow.

[BlazinX]

looks tight, Props!

[tahoehtp]

Here is the pic for the front.
it now has 2 plates on the top to prevent from vending if control arm hits. I also has the bumpstop on lower control arm now so that it will stop before it hits it..
so if I want to go lay frame, I need to shave the plate so control arm can pass through, then remove bump stop.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2140000-2140999/2140931_131_full.jpg

[shakedown067]

now that's one mean looking hoe!

[Marcos]

:cool:

[tahoehtp]

:cool:

After carlise, I'm thinking about do this, so that upper plate is between the upper control arm and lower, angled with lower plate. so there is no cup in between....
so I can lay frame without having any problem...

or simply shave the upper plate so upper control arm can pass through the plate and lay frame.

[Beyond Static©]

how are the bag angles looking now?

[tahoehtp]

bags are much straight now. so it's not pushing out like it did before. rides better but thinkin about slam RE7's I like the stiffer ride. firestone feels more bouncy.

[RaiN]

Did you retain your 4wd?

[tahoehtp]

nah half shaft is removed so it's 2wd now.

[RaiN]

Thats too bad. I really would like to keep my 4wd.

[tahoehtp]

you can bag it with 4wd half shaft still intact. that's most of the newer chevy's getting bagged.
check at the 4x4 streeet thread on the bagging 4wd.

[RaiN]

I have done some reading though those threads. I think I'm going bagged after I pay the truck off and see how I like it... if it sucks, I'll swap components over to a 2wd I'll have sent up.

[tahoehtp]

yeah if you set up front like 2LOW4ND did, then you should be fine.
if you want to take half shaft out, let me know I"ll put up some more pics and info.