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**68SWB4x4** · 08-04-2002, 03:19 AM

ok im heavily leaning towards putting airbags on my 64 impala instead of lowering it with springs..... (airing up to go up my gravel driveway seems like a good idea ) the kits run around 900+ bucks and dont even include compressors or anything.....
cant a piece it togther for ALOT cheaper? if so can someone just kinda give me a list of the parts i will need?
thanks

PushinPebbles · 08-04-2002, 04:48 PM

hmmm bigass impala id say:

4-dual 3/8 port billet bags(id say billet cuase steel rusts)
3/8 lines
as far as compressers go its all what ya wanna do
lets see i wanna be able to shoot up fast so ima use
2- 3/4 horse Bloxjax motors w/ filters and bigger breathers
for a big car id say use
2-6 gallon tanks
valves? like i said depends what ya wanna do
guages? how much money do u have?

.......................i may have over built what i said but i dont like to half ass things............................PP

**68SWB4x4** · 08-04-2002, 07:07 PM

i just want to be able to raise it and lower it, nothing more than that no fancy stuff...... how much does all this stuff run?

**68SWB4x4** · 08-04-2002, 07:07 PM

btw the wheight on it is just around the same as a longbed truck

70 Jimmy · 08-04-2002, 07:46 PM

Maybe you can talk to NSANE68. He has a website http://www.phatcustoms.com/ and the prices don't look half bad.

Sinister · 08-04-2002, 08:07 PM

yah, NSANE68 got it down, (pardon the pun),
also look up "Firestone airbags" or was it " Firestone 2500 airbags"? on e-bay...

JHickson6 · 08-06-2002, 12:51 AM

check out AIM at http://www.truckn-store.com

good prices

NSANE68!!! · 08-06-2002, 10:44 PM

Yep I got the GOODS. hehe, 68SWB4x4, I PM'd you with all the ifo you should need.

**68SWB4x4** · 08-07-2002, 01:02 AM

thanks Nsane

BaggedC10 · 08-08-2002, 03:42 PM

Stay away from AIM/Chassis Tech! I have had three failures with their products. One spindle had a crack in it---This is way too common and very dangerous! After one year of use, his truck is now 1" higher in the front. Their air suspension products are pure crap. Much fabrication is necessary, and it will never be correct. Purchase a reliable setup from Air Ride Technologies. 100% bolt on, or weld in. Excellent quality, fit/finish, easy installation, and their setups are very reliable. More money, but well worth it. Just trying to warn you before it's too late.

www.RideTech.com

08-04-2002, 03:19 AM	#1
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	airbag FAQ ok im heavily leaning towards putting airbags on my 64 impala instead of lowering it with springs..... (airing up to go up my gravel driveway seems like a good idea ) the kits run around 900+ bucks and dont even include compressors or anything..... cant a piece it togther for ALOT cheaper? if so can someone just kinda give me a list of the parts i will need? thanks __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-04-2002, 04:48 PM	#2
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	hmmm bigass impala id say: 4-dual 3/8 port billet bags(id say billet cuase steel rusts) 3/8 lines as far as compressers go its all what ya wanna do lets see i wanna be able to shoot up fast so ima use 2- 3/4 horse Bloxjax motors w/ filters and bigger breathers for a big car id say use 2-6 gallon tanks valves? like i said depends what ya wanna do guages? how much money do u have? .......................i may have over built what i said but i dont like to half ass things............................PP __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

08-04-2002, 07:07 PM	#3
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	i just want to be able to raise it and lower it, nothing more than that no fancy stuff...... how much does all this stuff run? __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-04-2002, 07:07 PM	#4
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	btw the wheight on it is just around the same as a longbed truck __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-04-2002, 07:46 PM	#5
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Maybe you can talk to NSANE68. He has a website http://www.phatcustoms.com/ and the prices don't look half bad. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious" Last edited by 70 Jimmy; 08-04-2002 at 07:52 PM.

08-04-2002, 08:07 PM	#6
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	yah, NSANE68 got it down, (pardon the pun), also look up "Firestone airbags" or was it " Firestone 2500 airbags"? on e-bay... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

08-06-2002, 12:51 AM	#7
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	check out AIM at http://www.truckn-store.com good prices __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

08-06-2002, 10:44 PM	#8
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Yep I got the GOODS. hehe, 68SWB4x4, I PM'd you with all the ifo you should need. __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

08-07-2002, 01:02 AM	#9
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	thanks Nsane __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-08-2002, 03:42 PM	#10
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Stay away from AIM/Chassis Tech! I have had three failures with their products. One spindle had a crack in it---This is way too common and very dangerous! After one year of use, his truck is now 1" higher in the front. Their air suspension products are pure crap. Much fabrication is necessary, and it will never be correct. Purchase a reliable setup from Air Ride Technologies. 100% bolt on, or weld in. Excellent quality, fit/finish, easy installation, and their setups are very reliable. More money, but well worth it. Just trying to warn you before it's too late. www.RideTech.com __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold Last edited by BaggedC10; 08-08-2002 at 03:47 PM.



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