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Old 05-10-2007, 10:52 PM   #1
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bagging 69 gmc!!!!!

Hey guys i'm new to forum was hoping to get some help... i have a 69 gmc custom swb....has leaf springs in back.....i have looked at SD.com.... but i don't really won to cut bed but want to sit low as possible...wat kind setup do i need...could someone help me and maybe give me some pics.....Thanks guys....
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Old 05-11-2007, 10:52 AM   #2
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Re: bagging 69 gmc!!!!!

Flip the rear axle (5.5"), take out bottom 2 leaf springs (2") and add 1.5" drop shackle... 9" total. C-notch the frame and add an "Air-Over Leaf" bag system from Air Ride Technologies (http://ridetech.com/productinfo/airoverleaf.asp).

That should set the pumpkin pretty close to the the bottom of the bed. I have this set-up in my truck but can't tell you exactly how close it gets to the bed because I still have to fit the box on my truck. Currently, it sets the axle down on a short 7/8" bumpstop installed in the notch. If it ends up too close I will install a larger bump stop or maybe a shorter if I need a little more.

I don't have any good pictures at work with me but can get you some later if you like.
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Old 05-11-2007, 07:47 PM   #3
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Re: bagging 69 gmc!!!!!

yea if you don't care send me few pics wats your best advise up front to be leveled out with back....
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Old 05-11-2007, 07:51 PM   #4
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Re: bagging 69 gmc!!!!!

Is there any way i could do a 4-link setup without cutting the bed...
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Old 05-12-2007, 11:54 AM   #5
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Re: bagging 69 gmc!!!!!

I'll try to take some pictures today. As far as levelling out the front, a typical front bag setup for our trucks should do the trick. I don't know a lot about this stuff... just what I have learned from putting together my own system so you should probably get a second opinion.

As far as a 4-link goes, I think I am correct to say it all depends how much drop you design into the system. The suspension style doesn't affect your need to cut the bed, the amount of drop does.
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