Tristin

Once again... took me to work. She got a bath today too!

Im pretty sure that the thread you quoted that image from has a video on how the OP achieved the flare. Go back to the thread and read it... not just look at the photo.

Those tail lights are ridiculous, but Sil80 trucks are nothing new... heres one local to me:

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They were $70...

Is that picture with the front at 0psi? If thats how low youre going to be, I might keep my coilover setup for ease and just run bags in the rear. Im going to keep watching this thread though... as you stated Spud, theres a bunch of good info here.

Wow... My typing was all messed up. Stupid phone posting. Fixed the previous post.

So today is a glorious day. In the wise words of Pumpkn, "They are simple as fuck. You really can't hurt em." I fixed my stalling issue by retuning my carb. No longer does it want to die on me when I give it a quick throttle from a stop... I can now safely and successfully jump into traffic. Thanks Dave!

That's what the pipe is for... Since the size of the top and bottom of the bag never change, the pipe will keep it from flexing. That's the overall issue were trying to fix as bags aren't made to replace these components.

Yes, something keyed would be needed though there is only one pipe. I'm not sure where you're getting two. The bag would sit on a cut 510 or 280zx strut and would slide into a pipe. Both the pipe and the bag would be staticly secured to the top of the strut tower. You maybe able to make a Delrin disk that is slightly larger than the bottom of the bag. Secure that to the bottom and that could slide up and down the inside of the pipe.

This is what Ive been thinking for a setup. Im the most knowledgable suspension guy so take it as you will... Ill take the comments from some of the other guys: In this little sketch- -The bag is attached to the top of the strut tower -A shortened strut and hub are attached to the bottom of the bag -A tube/pipe with a ID equal to the OD (with a few millimeters of clearance) is attached to the top of the strut tower This should allow the bag to compress and inflate safely while the pipe will minimize the side to side movement as the car drives around.

Well the bag I wanted to run would actually bolt in place where the shock does... So that area would still be free to have a spring in it. Either way, the real issue for your setup right now is finding something safe for the front struts.

Would it be wise to run the [insert whatever air bag you choose] in the rear and still use a spring in its normal spot? My only worry would be the prolonged compression of the spring while at 0psi on the bag. It would be like a helper spring inside a coilover.

So then those would be fine for the rear of the Dime then because AFIK thats what rear coilovers look like for them. And I appreciate all the info you can provide... Ive had many friends run bags on their trucks, but have never done it myself so Im very ignorant when it comes to the specifics. Thats why Im folowing this thread, to get more ideas on what to do and what not to do if/when I decide to do it. Im sure Spudly would appreciate any info that keeps him from dying lol.

From everything Ive read on the site (not talking about quality of products), it seems like the Shockwaves were indeed made for this setup. They are said to replace the coilover... so if a coilover is a legit aftermarket product to use on these vehicles, why would something thats made to replace them not be?

Well, I did plan on just running their analog setup with no digital bullshit but glad to know now that the bags themselves are crap. Youre right... I did skim over that; good call Jon.

If/when I decide to go this route, I have been thinking about using Air Ride Shockwave 7000 series for my bags. They are a bag over shock setup and will lay to 9" with no pressure. Figure that's all the drop I would need with them... A little more spendy, but figured the right bag for the right job will be worth it.

There was a real set on eBay last night... That was the only reason I brought it up.

Are you talking about the Bluebird-U badges?

Maybe up in the Great White North where they use carrier moose... But on a real note, maybe somebody can live without them, but I know I cant . Every time I accidentally lose my phone or it dies, my life comes close to ending. There is always something super important I need it for. Its like Murphy's Law on crack when I dont have access to my cell phone.

Will miss seeing your smiling face Rick! We will just see you at POTD... enjoy Southern Oregon.

Thats because all old people hate cell phones...

Damn... looks like Im too late. I call third dibs? :crying:

SIlverfalls is awesome. I used to spend many a summer there with my grandparents when I was a little kid. I love the snack bar with the Elephant Ears... so delicious! Man, that takes me back. Thanks Banana.

Camping for the event is Fri/Saturday with the actual event Sat/Sun.