How about some pics of bagged C-10's

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by draggin70

still a project but hopefully done soon!Attachment 467671

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I like what you did to the front end. Nice smooth clean look.

[fazels]

Originally Posted by Film Guy

Here's mine. Sorry no new pics. Truck is @ Stoked Out getting some mods done. I think N2TRUX may have a newer pic

hi
nice truck what rims and size?
fazel

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by fazels

hi
nice truck what rims and size?
fazel

Forgelines
20x10/Front; 255-40-20 Toyo Proxes
20x12 Rear; 315-35-20 Toyo Proxes

[fazels]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Forgelines
20x10/Front; 255-40-20 Toyo Proxes
20x12 Rear; 315-35-20 Toyo Proxes

thanks scoti

[babyblueoval]

I haven't started on it yet but I was so excited to get this photoshop I had to post it.

'71 with '68 front cap
LS1/4L60E
PB Dropmember C4
Coys C5s

[pharcydekm]

Here's mine.

[pissonNOS]

Man I almost feel like I shouldnt put mine on here till its completely slammed but here it is as it sits now, looks high to me after browsing thru this thread

[c10addict]

Heres mine... It doesnt get nearly as low as most with air... I built the truck with springs then decided to throw air on it and didn't want to cut it up... Its not notched into the bed and the inner fenders are still in it and its got a pretty tall tire... The one I am building now is getting hammered.... Stay tuned!

[derider]

Originally Posted by c10addict

Heres mine... It doesnt get nearly as low as most with air... I built the truck with springs then decided to throw air on it and didn't want to cut it up... Its not notched into the bed and the inner fenders are still in it and its got a pretty tall tire... The one I am building now is getting hammered.... Stay tuned!

As soon as I saw this truck I remember it from the Jegs Catalogue mostly because I saw those wheels and really want them for my 66 since I am sticking with the 6-lugs! Nice ride!

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by c10addict

Heres mine... It doesnt get nearly as low as most with air... I built the truck with springs then decided to throw air on it and didn't want to cut it up... Its not notched into the bed and the inner fenders are still in it and its got a pretty tall tire... The one I am building now is getting hammered.... Stay tuned!

I like this drop, how did you achieve this as I prefer not to cut also.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by ZUBZ

I like this drop, how did you achieve this as I prefer not to cut also.

Originally Posted by ZUBZ

Hi, Did you have to cut anything in the rear to accommodate the lowering?

Drops like these guys have can be achieved in several ways. The fronts usually consist of 2.5" - 3" drop spindles (which require disc brakes) & 2600lb/7" double convoluted bags up front. The rears would be similar but slightly smaller 2500lb/6" dbl convoluted bags in place of the stock coils, bolt-in rear c-notches, lowering blocks (or Porterbuilt Fabrication Truck arms), relocated shock mounts, & a long adjustable Panhard bar.

At this drop amount, the front inner fenderwells & the rear bed floor don't have to be removed or cut. They will be the limitation of the drop.

Originally Posted by ZUBZ

I like the trims alongside this van, is this a standard issue item? I have never seen it on any of the trucks in South Africa. Where can I buy these trims....

Check out these places for some trim kits....
http://www.mar-k.com/
http://www.lmctruck.com/

Hope the info helps!

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Drops like these guys have can be achieved in several ways. The fronts usually consist of 2.5" - 3" drop spindles (which require disc brakes) & 2600lb/7" double convoluted bags up front. The rears would be similar but slightly smaller 2500lb/6" dbl convoluted bags in place of the stock coils, bolt-in rear c-notches, lowering blocks (or Porterbuilt Fabrication Truck arms), relocated shock mounts, & a long adjustable Panhard bar.

At this drop amount, the front inner fenderwells & the rear bed floor don't have to be removed or cut. They will be the limitation of the drop.


Check out these places for some trim kits....
http://www.mar-k.com/
http://www.lmctruck.com/

Hope the info helps!

Scoti, this is great info and help. Ofcourse I will be doing this at a later stage because I first need to get the truck running...:-)

[Nobby]

Here's an old pic of my 71 project.

[bagged70]

no they are not directional wish they were in am buy muskogee 30 min south on 69 hwy( checotah ) the back spacing on the 20 5 3/4 and rear 4 3/4

[lyrikz]

Question for all you bagged guys who either rub bad when layed out, or lay frame when layed out. What do you do if you lose air completely??? How do you look under the truck, how do you tow it? What do you do??

One of the reasons i didnt go as low as if i did lose air i would want to still be able to drive home. If you come up with a good response, that might give me the reason to porterbuilt the front end on this thing.

[Strodder]

I made my 56 Belair so it almost touches the ground, and still be able drive it. Unless you keep extra parts. If the air bags are installed correctly and doesn't rub on anything, along with the air lines the only trouble would be the electrical. That's why I like to have at least 2 compressors.



BTW, NICE TRUCK

[orngsikL]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

Question for all you bagged guys who either rub bad when layed out, or lay frame when layed out. What do you do if you lose air completely??? How do you look under the truck, how do you tow it? What do you do??

One of the reasons i didnt go as low as if i did lose air i would want to still be able to drive home. If you come up with a good response, that might give me the reason to porterbuilt the front end on this thing.

check valves

[aidans70]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

Question for all you bagged guys who either rub bad when layed out, or lay frame when layed out. What do you do if you lose air completely??? How do you look under the truck, how do you tow it? What do you do??

One of the reasons i didnt go as low as if i did lose air i would want to still be able to drive home. If you come up with a good response, that might give me the reason to porterbuilt the front end on this thing.

what wheels are those?

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by aidans70

what wheels are those?

When i bought them 5 years ago, i had only seen one truck with them online. As im going through this thread there are tons of em. They are centerline smoothies.

[made2drag]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

Question for all you bagged guys who either rub bad when layed out, or lay frame when layed out. What do you do if you lose air completely??? How do you look under the truck, how do you tow it? What do you do??

One of the reasons i didnt go as low as if i did lose air i would want to still be able to drive home. If you come up with a good response, that might give me the reason to porterbuilt the front end on this thing.

you could keep a couple push to connect fittings that accept shrader valves. if you lose a compressor or valve or have a massive leak...somehow. just take the DOT loose and press one of those on and air up with a compressor that plugs into a cig lighter. chances of an airbag system failing are low if its done right. bags will last as long as they arent rubbed or over inflated or dry rotted. porterbuilt is the way to go.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by made2drag

you could keep a couple push to connect fittings that accept shrader valves. if you lose a compressor or valve or have a massive leak...somehow. just take the DOT loose and press one of those on and air up with a compressor that plugs into a cig lighter. chances of an airbag system failing are low if its done right. bags will last as long as they arent rubbed or over inflated or dry rotted. porterbuilt is the way to go.

I have that. But i may be missing something. How the heck do you get UNDER the truck if that was to happen?? I guess all 4 wouldnt drop unless you lost your air tank or something>???

[justpball]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

I have that. But i may be missing something. How the heck do you get UNDER the truck if that was to happen?? I guess all 4 wouldnt drop unless you lost your air tank or something>???

Your valves keep the air in your bags, I could unhook my tank once the trucks up... So yea you would have to have a lot of stuff go wrong to have something cause it to drop...
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[made2drag]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

I have that. But i may be missing something. How the heck do you get UNDER the truck if that was to happen?? I guess all 4 wouldnt drop unless you lost your air tank or something>???

that's exactly why im mounting the tank under the cab and hydraulic hose to the firewall where i'll have all my valves. i'll never have to go under my truck for anything! except to drain the tank of any water. the worst that can happen is a fill valve might stop working. if stuff is under the truck and you air out and your a fill valve doesnt work you are stranded...on a old truck i had 1 fill valve for both rear bags and it went out ......thats why im doing mine like i am...i'll have pics in my build next week. i have 5 nights i can work on it so im gonna get alot done.

if you air out and cant get a jack under it, here the solution for the back...have a hidden hitch behind your tag. slide an "extention step" (thing they sell for people to use as a step) in and it will give you a good place to jack onto. the front should be easy to jack onto the frame horns

[Nobaddaze]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

I have that. But i may be missing something. How the heck do you get UNDER the truck if that was to happen??

I was thinking that i can reach my bags by simply reaching through my wheels, but then i saw that you had smoothies

seems like running each bag indepependantly is the way to cure this concern. the chances of losing operation of all 4 bags at once is slim to none. If your compressors die, it is a good idea to have an emergency shrader valve somewhere on your tank as a backup fill.

[Lowered13]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

Question for all you bagged guys who either rub bad when layed out, or lay frame when layed out. What do you do if you lose air completely??? How do you look under the truck, how do you tow it? What do you do??

One of the reasons i didnt go as low as if i did lose air i would want to still be able to drive home. If you come up with a good response, that might give me the reason to porterbuilt the front end on this thing.

what size centerline wheels are those?