Shocks or bags ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

4oldcars · 11-18-2010, 05:56 PM

My 72 Sub is lowered with springs and spindles. Runs, rides, and handles good! When I hook up the car hauler (trailer) it sits right down - bottoms out. Will air shocks help or do I need to put in air bags? I really don't have the bucks for bags. I need a poor man's fix.

jimmydean · 11-18-2010, 06:11 PM

Air shocks likely won't help. Bags are the best way to go.

**Clyde65** · 11-18-2010, 06:50 PM

from what I understand, which is limited, you can get bags for about the same cost as lowered springs. The stuff that starts costing is the electronics and pumps/tanks and stuff. I think 200.00 and you could be riding on air with manual fill.

SBTork · 11-18-2010, 07:49 PM

My '85 Burb has a flip kit in the rear and I have about 1.5" between the axle and frame, no notch....yet, and I have air shocks installed for ease. They do really help with big loads or a trailer. I've had some loads of people/junk in it and they really help with towing the boat. It is a poor mans fix for sure, I plan on installing air ride in the rear in the spring/summer just because I think it would be better. The air shocks are a temp. fix. for me but if you need them JUST for towing a trailer, do it. You can get a decent set for around $80 or so, far cheaper than an air ride set up, even with manual fill valves, etc.

smashingchuck · 11-18-2010, 08:47 PM

You need helper bags,air shocks just aren't going to cut it especially with the added weight of a trailer.
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brans72 · 11-18-2010, 11:34 PM

So question If I have a 67 C10 with TJ jeep springs and wanna put helper bags on it would I order them for a Jeep?

jimmydean · 11-19-2010, 12:33 AM

I would get them for the C10 because the frame mount is what matters.

SCOTI · 11-19-2010, 01:56 AM

Install bags in place of the lowered coils out back. Better ride & adjustable for those occassional loads.

11-18-2010, 05:56 PM	#1
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Shocks or bags ??? My 72 Sub is lowered with springs and spindles. Runs, rides, and handles good! When I hook up the car hauler (trailer) it sits right down - bottoms out. Will air shocks help or do I need to put in air bags? I really don't have the bucks for bags. I need a poor man's fix. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

11-18-2010, 06:11 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Shocks or bags ??? Air shocks likely won't help. Bags are the best way to go. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

11-18-2010, 06:50 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Shocks or bags ??? from what I understand, which is limited, you can get bags for about the same cost as lowered springs. The stuff that starts costing is the electronics and pumps/tanks and stuff. I think 200.00 and you could be riding on air with manual fill. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-18-2010, 07:49 PM	#4
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Shocks or bags ??? My '85 Burb has a flip kit in the rear and I have about 1.5" between the axle and frame, no notch....yet, and I have air shocks installed for ease. They do really help with big loads or a trailer. I've had some loads of people/junk in it and they really help with towing the boat. It is a poor mans fix for sure, I plan on installing air ride in the rear in the spring/summer just because I think it would be better. The air shocks are a temp. fix. for me but if you need them JUST for towing a trailer, do it. You can get a decent set for around $80 or so, far cheaper than an air ride set up, even with manual fill valves, etc. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

11-18-2010, 08:47 PM	#5
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Shocks or bags ??? You need helper bags,air shocks just aren't going to cut it especially with the added weight of a trailer. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

11-18-2010, 11:34 PM	#6
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Shocks or bags ??? So question If I have a 67 C10 with TJ jeep springs and wanna put helper bags on it would I order them for a Jeep?

11-19-2010, 12:33 AM	#7
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Shocks or bags ??? I would get them for the C10 because the frame mount is what matters. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

11-19-2010, 01:56 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,933	Re: Shocks or bags ??? Install bags in place of the lowered coils out back. Better ride & adjustable for those occassional loads. __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 11-19-2010 at 01:56 AM.



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