Rear air bag brackets (need pics)

[bsims3996]

does anyone have pics of the rear air bag brackets,( or pics of them installed.
i've looked around and all i've seen is the bottom bracket. would like to get a idea of what the upper looks like and how it installs.
thanks for any help available

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

my air ride technologies ones were real easy to put in...
http://www.ridetech.com/instructions/docs/ARR22100.pdf

 

[airbagd]

There are a few different types of brackets you can get, but you're mainly looking for bag cups. Attached is the picture of the ones that I got from CoolCars. They are a pretty simple install, and you can cut them down/modify them if you want some more drop. The top bracket mounts by the threaded stud that you put through the top spring mount by drilling a hole and then attaching a washer and lock nut to hold it down. They won't get you super low... but will do the job if your looking for something simple.

 

[ItsAdam1]

here are my rear cups I made, the last pic shows how low it got me

 

[denalianyone]

my air ride technologies ones were real easy to put in...
http://www.ridetech.com/instructions/docs/ARR22100.pdf

How does it ride with this setup in the rear?

 

[ecordell]

Excellent work Adam!

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

How does it ride with this setup in the rear?

it rides awesome!

 

[denalianyone]

Is a hole in the existing spring mount/frame really necessary for mounting the top bracket(as stated by airbagd)? My springs arent bolted to the frame now, once the frame is sitting on the bags I don't see how they can move anyway.

 

[robv27]

Hey Airbagd, what kind of bags are these you used here? 2500s or 2600s? Thanks in advance

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Hey Adam, can you tell me what kind of bags you used? (2500 or 2600) trying to find out the best set up for me... BTW Truck looks very nice...

 

[ItsAdam1]

those are RE7's but if I had to do it again I would go RE6

 

[robv27]

those are RE7's but if I had to do it again I would go RE6

Why exsactly Adam? doesn't the RE7,s go higher and lower than RE6's and they handle more weight?? just trying to learn more cause i'll be bagging mine very soon. Thanks

 

[ItsAdam1]

Here is my experience, If you want to ride it low then you will get alot of sway. B/c the 7" bags wont have enough air pressure in them to get them at a nice stiffness for a good ride. So if u install 6" bags they are much shorter and will take more pressure to get to ride height which will eliminate the swaying that I had.

 

[robv27]

Here is my experience, If you want to ride it low then you will get alot of sway. B/c the 7" bags wont have enough air pressure in them to get them at a nice stiffness for a good ride. So if u install 6" bags they are much shorter and will take more pressure to get to ride height which will eliminate the swaying that I had.

Got it! Makes total sense!! maybe i'll go w/ the 6" bags to avoid that! Now just to be sure, we are talking 6" wide bags right (in diameter)? and not 6" tall or short

 

[groundscr8pr]

Here is my experience, If you want to ride it low then you will get alot of sway. B/c the 7" bags wont have enough air pressure in them to get them at a nice stiffness for a good ride. So if u install 6" bags they are much shorter and will take more pressure to get to ride height which will eliminate the swaying that I had.

this does not make much sense. the bag should have no effect on lateral movement. only vertical.

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

this does not make much sense. the bag should have no effect on lateral movement. only vertical.

it has more lateral movement with less air in the bags because its not as stiff as it would with air in it and has less support on each side, its like the difference between riding with a sway bar and riding without one, less support with less air...

 

[groundscr8pr]

it has more lateral movement with less air in the bags because its not as stiff as it would with air in it and has less support on each side, its like the difference between riding with a sway bar and riding without one, less support with less air...

not true at all... if the suspension is designed properly all lateral movement is handle by whatever locating device you choose. more than likely the sway you are feeling is sloppy factory panhard bar bushings.

 

[ItsAdam1]

Nope not true... these bags have different spring rates at different pressures. If you want to ride it low in the back then u will have only about 20-30 psi which isn't enough to support our heavy SUV's thus equaling more side to side swaying at low pressures. If you add more pressure (higher ride height) the swaying is gone.

 

[groundscr8pr]

difference in spring rate would make it more or less bouncy. the airbag simply lifts and lowers.

 

[Kris Robinson]

There are a few different types of brackets you can get, but you're mainly looking for bag cups. Attached is the picture of the ones that I got from CoolCars. They are a pretty simple install, and you can cut them down/modify them if you want some more drop. The top bracket mounts by the threaded stud that you put through the top spring mount by drilling a hole and then attaching a washer and lock nut to hold it down. They won't get you super low... but will do the job if your looking for something simple.

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[Rocket Man]

You revived an 8 year old thread but didn’t even say anything, wth?