BlauSplash
Apr 17 2005, 07:29am
Ok so you wanna lay low, have that kewl psst psst sound while driving, and like getting attention when you drop your ride on that ground, welp here is some general info to get you going.
Parts you would need to bag your I beam truck include the following.
Commonly used and suggested parts.
Dropped I beams-- these get ya down and help the camber to be not so whacked out
Raised radius arm cross member-- clearance problems with stock ones while trying to lay out.
Raised tranny crossmmeber-- more clearance than stock.
Front bag mounts---- Gotta weld these in to hold the bags. Rumors are going round of bolt in mounts, but real proof has yet to surface of good ones.
Rear bag mounts--- mosy people fabricate up some nice mounts out of tubing, 1/4 plate, etc... or just buy a univeral set... either way you gotta have em.
8 inch + monster notch-- if ya wanna lay frame like the bad boys do you need a rear frame notch-- This can be fabricated, or bought usuall comes in 8 pieces for around the 50.00 mark plus shipping. Requires welding skillz.
2 Link, 3 link, 4 link---- most recomended is a 4 link, b/c of pinoon angle changes, geometry etc... This allows the bag to get down on the ground. installation of the 3 or 4 link requires removal/relocation of the gas tank unless its a parrelell 4 link.
Air management sytem-- bags, valves, air lines, fittings, tank, compressor guages, and switches. These parts can be bought seperately or in a packeage deal.
Fuel cell-- if you wanna lay out you have to move the tank. easiest way on the I beam trucks is a fuel cell or a Bronco II tank.
Some of the parts listed above can be fabricated if you have competent welding and metal working skillz, just be sure to use appropriate materials.
Bagging your ride does require some metal working skills (welding cutting etc...), good knowledge of how the suspension works, Plumbing skills for running air lines, and electrical wiring to wire it all up. Oh and it does help to have a friend on hand.
PM me if you have info I left out.
Parts you would need to bag your I beam truck include the following.
Commonly used and suggested parts.
Dropped I beams-- these get ya down and help the camber to be not so whacked out
Raised radius arm cross member-- clearance problems with stock ones while trying to lay out.
Raised tranny crossmmeber-- more clearance than stock.
Front bag mounts---- Gotta weld these in to hold the bags. Rumors are going round of bolt in mounts, but real proof has yet to surface of good ones.
Rear bag mounts--- mosy people fabricate up some nice mounts out of tubing, 1/4 plate, etc... or just buy a univeral set... either way you gotta have em.
8 inch + monster notch-- if ya wanna lay frame like the bad boys do you need a rear frame notch-- This can be fabricated, or bought usuall comes in 8 pieces for around the 50.00 mark plus shipping. Requires welding skillz.
2 Link, 3 link, 4 link---- most recomended is a 4 link, b/c of pinoon angle changes, geometry etc... This allows the bag to get down on the ground. installation of the 3 or 4 link requires removal/relocation of the gas tank unless its a parrelell 4 link.
Air management sytem-- bags, valves, air lines, fittings, tank, compressor guages, and switches. These parts can be bought seperately or in a packeage deal.
Fuel cell-- if you wanna lay out you have to move the tank. easiest way on the I beam trucks is a fuel cell or a Bronco II tank.
Some of the parts listed above can be fabricated if you have competent welding and metal working skillz, just be sure to use appropriate materials.
Bagging your ride does require some metal working skills (welding cutting etc...), good knowledge of how the suspension works, Plumbing skills for running air lines, and electrical wiring to wire it all up. Oh and it does help to have a friend on hand.
PM me if you have info I left out.