Air Over Leaf Set-Ups
1 - 20 of 21 Posts
Joined
·
9,403 Posts
like a bag between the frame and leaf spring yeah it is the classic way to do bags for hotrods in the 60's
Joined
·
10,665 Posts
isnt your explorer 4X4, or are we talking about a different vehicle here??
Joined
·
9,403 Posts
yeah you can do it. That four link shyt is just if you wanna lay frame.[/b][/quote]
all you gotta do is put a bridge over the rearend you can lay frame like that just might need to hack up the floor pan
Joined
·
9,403 Posts
hey Joe, what's your thoughts on baggin a 66 Mustang?[/b][/quote]
well first i was a little scepticle on the idea but i would still look hard as fuck with some meat tires and dropped
Joined
·
14,255 Posts
well first i was a little scepticle on the idea but i would still look hard as fuck with some meat tires and dropped
Tight, my homie's thinking about it, but goin witt lo pro tires. Prolly some 5 spoke rimmies or what not. It should be easy to do.
Joined
·
9,403 Posts
i got a mustang crossmember on my ride it was easy as fuck alotta people bag on top of the upper a-arm but i have seen it done with brackets off the inside of the a-arms
I have 2wd... But when dealing with Ohio snow I wish I had 4wd! :biggrin:
BTW, Joe... I really didn't want to hack anything thats why I was thinking about this air over leaf... Also, am I going to have to hack the front any to install bags up there? :dunno:
Thanks for all the help guys! :thumbsup:
Joined
·
14,255 Posts
I have 2wd... But when dealing with Ohio snow I wish I had 4wd! :biggrin:
BTW, Joe... I really didn't want to hack anything thats why I was thinking about this air over leaf... Also, am I going to have to hack the front any to install bags up there? :dunno:
Thanks for all the help guys! :thumbsup:[/b][/quote]
probably not. You might just have to remove the shocks and springs (if they have springs). Have to bolt some pieces in, that's for sure.
Joined
·
9,403 Posts
probably not. You might just have to remove the shocks and springs (if they have springs). Have to bolt some pieces in, that's for sure.[/b][/quote]
yup with the front with the bolt up if it gots coiles up front most likely you can bolt it up
in the back i don't know what i was smoking the other day but i was thinking lay frame why dont you bag of the frame with over axel brackets like these
http://www.justairbagit-store.com/product....lt.asp&ID=24232
the only reasone i am against bags on the leafs is they can come off i have seen more setup's like that go bust then i have seen work though it could work i just have not ever seen a good one done like that besides it just won't look as clean a setup like that
Last edited by joebomber52 at Aug 5 2003, 11:45 AM
yup with the front with the bolt up if it gots coiles up front most likely you can bolt it up
in the back i don't know what i was smoking the other day but i was thinking lay frame why dont you bag of the frame with over axel brackets like these
http://www.justairbagit-store.com/product....lt.asp&ID=24232
the only reasone i am against bags on the leafs is they can come off i have seen more setup's like that go bust then i have seen work though it could work i just have not ever seen a good one done like that besides it just won't look as clean a setup like that[/b][/quote]
I understand about the front... thanks for the help! :thumbsup:
But the back I am still a little confused on... basically the kit you listed will take the place of my leaf springs? Because like I mentioned earlier I don't really want to cut not any floor boards...
Joined
·
9,403 Posts
I understand about the front... thanks for the help! :thumbsup:
But the back I am still a little confused on... basically the kit you listed will take the place of my leaf springs? Because like I mentioned earlier I don't really want to cut not any floor boards...[/b][/quote]
you can heat the leaf springs like 6 inches from back shackles to lower them and then put those bag and brackets in or you can remove some leafs out of the springs you know you can run a 4 link parallel to the frame you wouldn't have to romove spare tire or gas tank or anything basically it will mount close to where your leaf front shackle is and rear shackle just a thought
but you can heat the leafs remove some leafs or find lowered leafs
then put the over the axel bags if you dont want to eliminate the leafs thats how it's gonna be and the only cutting of the floor board will be like a hole for air lines
Last edited by joebomber52 at Aug 5 2003, 02:16 PM
Joined
·
14,255 Posts
I understand about the front... thanks for the help! :thumbsup:
But the back I am still a little confused on... basically the kit you listed will take the place of my leaf springs? Because like I mentioned earlier I don't really want to cut not any floor boards...[/b][/quote]
The Top of the Mounting kit either bolts or is welded to the frame of you ride. Be SURE TO KEEP IT CLEAR of the brake line or any kind of line.
The bottom of the mounting kit in this case you might have to weld it to the axel of your ride.
Joined
·
650 Posts
yup with the front with the bolt up if it gots coiles up front most likely you can bolt it up
in the back i don't know what i was smoking the other day but i was thinking lay frame why dont you bag of the frame with over axel brackets like these
http://www.justairbagit-store.com/product....lt.asp&ID=24232
the only reasone i am against bags on the leafs is they can come off i have seen more setup's like that go bust then i have seen work though it could work i just have not ever seen a good one done like that besides it just won't look as clean a setup like that[/b][/quote]
for twenty dollars more you can get a full bridge kit with all mounting hardware and shock relocater from www.suicidedoors.com . Thats where i got mine and its awesome. and I have air over leaf and have not had trouble with it yet. It works great.
1 - 20 of 21 Posts
Join the discussion
Join now to ask and comment!