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806em55 · 05-25-2008, 06:42 AM

Just wondering if anyone has ever put bags on their factory trailing arms? If anyone has pics or sugestions it would be very helpful!!!! Thanks Eric.

Longhorn Man · 05-25-2008, 06:59 AM

I'm petty sure that'show most of them are doing it

806em55 · 05-25-2008, 07:10 AM

I hope so because i got that fixed budget(kids!!!) and finally got all my parts just need to figure out where the rear needs to mount.

67_C-30 · 05-25-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 806em55

I hope so because i got that fixed budget(kids!!!) and finally got all my parts just need to figure out where the rear needs to mount.

This should help you out!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...230839&page=12

**Tom Vogel** · 05-25-2008, 05:52 PM

I have the ECE bag kit on my 2wd Jimmy (factory trailing arms). I would never do anything else. The system is awesome.

turbohacker · 05-25-2008, 06:08 PM

The Only problom I noticed with the project "sinister" bag setup is that he was not running plates under and over his bag. If you do not sandwich a round plate between the bag and the trailing arm and the bag and the frame than the bag will have a good chance of failing (so i am told) My Air bag guy told me that if you hit any serious bump than the metal portion of the bag will literally wrap itself around the frame or the trailing arm. They are cheap insurance and give you piece of mind when going down a messed up road.

http://www.gravity-werx.com/index.as...OD&ProdID=1123

hotrodhomi · 05-25-2008, 06:39 PM

I have bags on my stock trailing arms.

*Shane* · 05-26-2008, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by turbohacker

The Only problom I noticed with the project "sinister" bag setup is that he was not running plates under and over his bag. If you do not sandwich a round plate between the bag and the trailing arm and the bag and the frame than the bag will have a good chance of failing (so i am told) My Air bag guy told me that if you hit any serious bump than the metal portion of the bag will literally wrap itself around the frame or the trailing arm. They are cheap insurance and give you piece of mind when going down a messed up road.

http://www.gravity-werx.com/index.as...OD&ProdID=1123

No offense, but "Your Air Bag Guy" is trying to sell you parts you don't need. Bolt the bag in place of the coil, it will be just fine.

806em55 · 05-26-2008, 07:05 AM

thank you guys so much. I went today and got myself a short wide box!!!!! Next step is to get teh bags put on. Hopefully it will be finished by the end of june.

05-25-2008, 06:42 AM	#1
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Bags on factory trailing arms? Just wondering if anyone has ever put bags on their factory trailing arms? If anyone has pics or sugestions it would be very helpful!!!! Thanks Eric.

05-25-2008, 06:59 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Bags on factory trailing arms? I'm petty sure that'show most of them are doing it

05-25-2008, 07:10 AM	#3
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: Bags on factory trailing arms? I hope so because i got that fixed budget(kids!!!) and finally got all my parts just need to figure out where the rear needs to mount.

05-25-2008, 05:52 PM	#5
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Bags on factory trailing arms? I have the ECE bag kit on my 2wd Jimmy (factory trailing arms). I would never do anything else. The system is awesome.

05-25-2008, 06:08 PM	#6
turbohacker PISS POOR Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: visalia, ca Posts: 98	Re: Bags on factory trailing arms? The Only problom I noticed with the project "sinister" bag setup is that he was not running plates under and over his bag. If you do not sandwich a round plate between the bag and the trailing arm and the bag and the frame than the bag will have a good chance of failing (so i am told) My Air bag guy told me that if you hit any serious bump than the metal portion of the bag will literally wrap itself around the frame or the trailing arm. They are cheap insurance and give you piece of mind when going down a messed up road. http://www.gravity-werx.com/index.as...OD&ProdID=1123 __________________ Slammed 67 long bed with vette suspention build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291149 Last edited by turbohacker; 05-25-2008 at 06:09 PM.

05-25-2008, 06:39 PM	#7
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Bags on factory trailing arms? I have bags on my stock trailing arms. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

05-26-2008, 07:05 AM	#9
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: Bags on factory trailing arms? thank you guys so much. I went today and got myself a short wide box!!!!! Next step is to get teh bags put on. Hopefully it will be finished by the end of june.



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