What front air bag is everybody running?

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  1. silverblazer50

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    Like the title says, looking for recommendations. What works and rides good.Thanks ahead of time.
     
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    I used to run firestones with shocks then switched to slam bags and removed shocks, slam bags rode better
     
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    The 2500?
     
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    I don't quit remember the model, I would need to look for my receipt from back in 05. I've also had contitech for about a week on my blazer once again switched them out for slam bags.
     
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    Depends on how far you want to go with the mods to fit it. A 6" bag fits with no frame mods.

    A 7" bag fits with a cupped frame rail and will give you better air management as it takes less pressure to lift the given weight.

    I'll never recommend running with no shocks up front since I put them on. I use Slam Specialties bags RE-6's up front, but the SS-6's will work nicely too. However, while the Slam Bags do control bounce slightly better than other brands, it's only because they are stiffer, and they can't control all of it. It was a HUGE difference in handling when I got the shocks installed, and I managed to do so without interfering with the turning radius. My tires wear better, it corners better, and braking is much smoother.
     
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    I really think I'm a pocket my frame this go around. Speaking of. I need to post some pics.
     
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    SlamR6'S with Doetsch shocks!:cool:
     
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    What shocks are you running? I am doing the same setup for your shock mount, what is the part number?
     
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    Who is the last post directed to??
     
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    You truckaction, sorry.
     
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    Second on those shocks... I run them.
     
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    Here are some photo's of the front & rear shock brackets I made .
    And the Doetsch numbers are Front M4078G
    Rear 4163G

    Front Extended 14 5/8'' / Collapsed 9 3/16''
    Rear: 20 1/4'' / 12 1/2''

    I ordered from MacSprings :cool:
     

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    I'm using Slam Specialties 6" bags with no frame modifications but I am also running bag under frame on my 86 due to small tire diameter.
     
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    Can I get a pic of the bag under frame?
     
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    I don't have any current pics but the general idea is summed up in my build thread in THIS post.
     
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    What are the advantages of mounting the bag like that? I have always seem the mounted further out on the arm.
     
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    The disadvantage may be that it'll never lay all the way out. But you could get crazy lift.
     
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    I'm building mine to lay the frame about 2" from the ground. Worse case senerio I can get it to the house.
     
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    Hmm. Honestly, I think that might be a waste of time. I mean, bagging a truck is cool, but there are static guys running lower than that daily.

    I've only ever had one close call. And it's easy enough to have the fittings on hand to rig up a "Poor man's air management" system. A few fittings and shrader valves, and you are good to go.

    Remember, I daily my truck. The suspension has been the most reliable part of the build.
     
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    Like a woman who goes in for a boob job and only gets A cups....
     
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