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blazer2007 · 09-29-2010, 02:56 PM

Decided to run run a aol setup but was wondering how much lower the truck will sit with 2 leafs aired out compared to a full set of leafs.Is on a 78 blazer with a flipp and a c-notch and should I use a higher rated bag since is on a blazer,thanks

SCOTI · 09-29-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

Decided to run run a aol setup but was wondering how much lower the truck will sit with 2 leafs aired out compared to a full set of leafs.Is on a 78 blazer with a flipp and a c-notch and should I use a higher rated bag since is on a blazer,thanks

If the c-notch & tub floor are the limitations, it won't be much more (about 2").

blazer2007 · 09-29-2010, 03:51 PM

So I should get a nice lowered stance when aired out,most likely sit on the notch which would be nice.

**N2TRUX** · 09-29-2010, 05:38 PM

When we did the AoL on my 77 we took all the leafs out but two "and" added a 2" block. This allowed more pressure to be run in the bags and improved the ride.

blazer2007 · 09-30-2010, 02:51 PM

n2trux, on your aol setup is the bottom bag bracket just floating on the leaves,and any suggestion on a air bag, as is on a blazer and is heavier on the back.

**N2TRUX** · 09-30-2010, 04:54 PM

The bottom of the bag is clamped to the spring. I suggest you look at the Ride Tech AoL kit. It comes with the Firestone bag, and should work fine for your Blazer

cochino12 · 09-30-2010, 08:18 PM

I'd like to see how low a squarebody can get with AOL, after cutting floor, notch etc...

blazer2007 · 10-04-2010, 10:51 AM

One last ?,will the helper kits be good enough for lifting the truck seeing it will only have 2 leaves and not a full pack.IMO they are helper bags and not a full load bag.Should I buy the brackets and then buy a better bag and what rate should I get,no trailer ,just a weekend blazer.They have a airlift helper system on sale here so looking for some input.

**N2TRUX** · 10-04-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

I'd like to see how low a squarebody can get with AOL, after cutting floor, notch etc...

Adam I think your pretty limited due to the spring leaf. It will only allow you to go so far even if the floor, etc is cut out.

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

One last ?,will the helper kits be good enough for lifting the truck seeing it will only have 2 leaves and not a full pack.IMO they are helper bags and not a full load bag.Should I buy the brackets and then buy a better bag and what rate should I get,no trailer ,just a weekend blazer.They have a airlift helper system on sale here so looking for some input.

No, you can not use a "helper" style system in this application. That is a great set up for its intended purpose but will not be enough spring in this application.

I suggest the Ride Tech AoL kit that I have pictured.

blazer2007 · 10-04-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Adam I think your pretty limited due to the spring leaf. It will only allow you to go so far even if the floor, etc is cut out.No, you can not use a "helper" style system in this application. That is a great set up for its intended purpose but will not be enough spring in this application.

I suggest the Ride Tech AoL kit that I have pictured.

Sorry I can,t find it on their web site,is it a.r.t.

SCOTI · 10-04-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

Sorry I can,t find it on their web site,is it a.r.t.

http://www.ridetech.com/store/suspen...s/airoverleaf/

blazer2007 · 10-05-2010, 10:34 AM

I saw that kit but isn,t it a helper setup too,has a 2000 lb rating,same as the airlift one and the firestone sportrite has a 3000lb rating http://www.firestoneindustrial.com/r...o.shtmlhttp://

blazer2007 · 10-05-2010, 10:35 AM

http://www.firestoneindustrial.com/r...s/srinfo.shtml

SCOTI · 10-05-2010, 10:47 AM

Go to the link I provided you. On the lower right hand corner of the page, click the 'select options' icon for a pop-up page w/the options offered for this kit. Click the drop-down icon (where it says 'choose application') & note they have a 3000# kit as well as about a dozen other weight/size ranges.....

blazer2007 · 10-05-2010, 11:01 AM

ok thanks,

09-29-2010, 02:56 PM	#1
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	air over leaf ? Decided to run run a aol setup but was wondering how much lower the truck will sit with 2 leafs aired out compared to a full set of leafs.Is on a 78 blazer with a flipp and a c-notch and should I use a higher rated bag since is on a blazer,thanks

09-29-2010, 03:51 PM	#3
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: air over leaf ? So I should get a nice lowered stance when aired out,most likely sit on the notch which would be nice.

09-29-2010, 05:38 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: air over leaf ? When we did the AoL on my 77 we took all the leafs out but two "and" added a 2" block. This allowed more pressure to be run in the bags and improved the ride. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-30-2010, 02:51 PM	#5
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: air over leaf ? n2trux, on your aol setup is the bottom bag bracket just floating on the leaves,and any suggestion on a air bag, as is on a blazer and is heavier on the back. Attached Images

09-30-2010, 04:54 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: air over leaf ? The bottom of the bag is clamped to the spring. I suggest you look at the Ride Tech AoL kit. It comes with the Firestone bag, and should work fine for your Blazer __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-30-2010, 08:18 PM	#7
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10-04-2010, 10:51 AM	#8
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: air over leaf ? One last ?,will the helper kits be good enough for lifting the truck seeing it will only have 2 leaves and not a full pack.IMO they are helper bags and not a full load bag.Should I buy the brackets and then buy a better bag and what rate should I get,no trailer ,just a weekend blazer.They have a airlift helper system on sale here so looking for some input.

10-05-2010, 10:34 AM	#12
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: air over leaf ? I saw that kit but isn,t it a helper setup too,has a 2000 lb rating,same as the airlift one and the firestone sportrite has a 3000lb rating http://www.firestoneindustrial.com/r...o.shtmlhttp://

10-05-2010, 10:35 AM	#13
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: air over leaf ? http://www.firestoneindustrial.com/r...s/srinfo.shtml

10-05-2010, 10:47 AM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,931	Re: air over leaf ? Go to the link I provided you. On the lower right hand corner of the page, click the 'select options' icon for a pop-up page w/the options offered for this kit. Click the drop-down icon (where it says 'choose application') & note they have a 3000# kit as well as about a dozen other weight/size ranges..... __________________ 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; 10-05-2010 at 01:51 PM.

10-05-2010, 11:01 AM	#15
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: air over leaf ? ok thanks,



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