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Old 05-17-2013, 01:50 PM   #1
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Drop spindle with air bags

Im trying to decide if i want a static drop or to bag my truck. If i do a static im looking at 5.5 in front and 8 in the back, with springs and drop spindles. If i bag it my question is can i get the same drop with out using drop spindles.

Im only using my truck normaly day driving and cruises. Not really looking for a road course truck.

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Old 05-17-2013, 01:55 PM   #2
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Re: Drop spindle with air bags

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Im trying to decide if i want a static drop or to bag my truck. If i do a static im looking at 5.5 in front and 8 in the back, with springs and drop spindles. If i bag it my question is can i get the same drop with out using drop spindles. Im only using my truck normaly day driving and cruises. Not really looking for a road course truck.

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No.
You need drop spindles either way.
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Old 05-17-2013, 03:57 PM   #3
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Re: Drop spindle with air bags

So my question then is why bag the truck if i can get the same amount of lowers with the springs and spindles.
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Old 05-17-2013, 04:25 PM   #4
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Re: Drop spindle with air bags

Spindles and springs will get your truck's front a-arms about 2" off of the ground.
Bags (and spindles) will allow you to set your a-arms on the ground.

Spindles help with front end camber.
Plus they are a cheap 2.5"-3" drop.
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Old 05-17-2013, 04:49 PM   #5
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Re: Drop spindle with air bags

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So my question then is why bag the truck if i can get the same amount of lowers with the springs and spindles.
Because with bags you can raise it up so you don't lose your a arms on the speed bump.
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Old 05-18-2013, 03:20 AM   #6
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Re: Drop spindle with air bags

Bags will ride smoother then a metal spring and your ride height is adjustable on the fly.
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Old 05-21-2013, 11:47 PM   #7
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Re: Drop spindle with air bags

Bags ride awesome. My truck rides like my buddy's new Escalade. Plus you can adjust the height. 2" off the ground would be a pretty aggressive static drop lol
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Old 05-23-2013, 12:31 PM   #8
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Re: Drop spindle with air bags

looks like im going to bad it. i do have a one more question. I see people cutting the spring seat out of the lower control arm and some just installing a piece of metal over the lower and bolting the bag to that. what is the best way.
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looks like im going to bad it. i do have a one more question. I see people cutting the spring seat out of the lower control arm and some just installing a piece of metal over the lower and bolting the bag to that. what is the best way.
that will limit the drop. Many people cut a hole in the arm and use 8-9inch pipe to get the bag to sit lower.
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