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love my 72 · 10-02-2008, 08:13 AM

I'm considering taking on a bagged old school caddy project but it is a front wheel drive with a torsion bar set up.

So i thought i should ask the following here since the 62 and older trucks have this set up.

-Is it possible to airbag this type of suspension?

Any pictures, input or thoughts are welcomed. Thanks in advance!

**N2TRUX** · 10-02-2008, 06:16 PM

Dang, why don't you pick a tough one? Anything is possible with the right tools. Torsion bar suspension presents some difficulty, but it's compounded by the FWD. I have seen several imports bagged so I know it's possible.

kevindtimm · 10-02-2008, 07:33 PM

What I have heard is that the torsion bar trucks are easier to bag than the spring trucks. Something about no spring pockets/fab is easier/etc./etc.

Grain of salt though, it's just what I've heard.

love my 72 · 10-03-2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Dang, why don't you pick a tough one? Anything is possible with the right tools. Torsion bar suspension presents some difficulty, but it's compounded by the FWD. I have seen several imports bagged so I know it's possible.

Thanks what I'm thinking bro, I might be biting off more than i can chew. If been wanting something with bags for a while maybe i should keep it simple and bag my 72 for starters.

10-02-2008, 08:13 AM	#1
love my 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: East Bay,CA Posts: 298	Torsion Bars & Air Bags? I'm considering taking on a bagged old school caddy project but it is a front wheel drive with a torsion bar set up. So i thought i should ask the following here since the 62 and older trucks have this set up. -Is it possible to airbag this type of suspension? Any pictures, input or thoughts are welcomed. Thanks in advance! __________________ 51 Chevy 3100 Deluxe Cab(SOLD) 65 **stang 6cyl 70 C10 Long Bed Fleetside(1st truck,thanks Dad![SOLD]) 72 C10 Short Bed Fleetside 73 Blazer 2WD Catalina Blue White Top(Needs Love) 73 Blazer 2WD Work in progress LT1/4L60E 83 Grand National (SOLD) 94 Blazer K1500 Silverado (SOLD) 96 Impala SS All original (NEXT IN LINE 2 B SOLD) 99 Tahoe 2DR, 2WD

10-02-2008, 06:16 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Torsion Bars & Air Bags? Dang, why don't you pick a tough one? Anything is possible with the right tools. Torsion bar suspension presents some difficulty, but it's compounded by the FWD. I have seen several imports bagged so I know it's possible. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-02-2008, 07:33 PM	#3
kevindtimm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 170	Re: Torsion Bars & Air Bags? What I have heard is that the torsion bar trucks are easier to bag than the spring trucks. Something about no spring pockets/fab is easier/etc./etc. Grain of salt though, it's just what I've heard.



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