nickalltogether

I'm sure plenty of people have, so I have questions for those experienced in the process.

-What needs to be done?
-What are my options?
-How much is a nice setup going to cost?

Just looking to lay frame with 1/2" valves. I am really really new to the whole thing so the most general explanation/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Suicidal Antics

Im bagging my s10 right now. This is my first time dealing with airride.

I have a 2 link setup in the rear, on firestone bags. It'll lay frame on 20s, and with it fully raised up, i can get a finger or two between the tire and wheel well.

Ideally, you dont want a two link. they are cheap as hell, and easy to put in, but a 3 or 4 link would ride better.

overall, im going to have about 700$ into my setup. Obviously you can go anywhere from there, up into the thousands.

If your gonna lay frame, you have to notch your frame, and cut out your bed. Right now, im going to be rebuilding my upper bag crossmember, so that i can still get a bike in and out of the back of the truck.

EZEC

4 link is the way to go..what size wheel do you want to go with??

DEBO

s10forum.com might be your best bet

NINER

If you want to put your bike in the back don't go with a cantilever setup. It gives you more lift, but takes away load capacity. Also make sure you put some shocks back on it when you are done.

DEBO

Do u need shocks in the front to?

nickalltogether

I'm trying to run shocks definitely... I was thinking about doing a lifted floor in the bed to allow for the bike but idk if it could support the weight... I suppose it could with the proper bracing.

NINER

If you don't want o get sea sickon the highway you do from what i hear.
You can do that as long as you build up a frame for it underneath.

EZEC

no shocks...you will look way cooler bouncing around and smashing your head on every expansion joint.

nickalltogether

Scott982

We charged $3,500 back in 05 when I was doing custom work. I don't know what the prices are now and that included the following.

Slam Specialties Bags.
KYB shocks.
(8) 1/2" GC Valves.
Viar 450 compressor.
5 Gal Tank (also plumbed for nitrogen).
Gauges.
Notch Cover and either raised wheel tubs or trailer fenders in the bed.
Relocate the necessary items under the hood to lay out on 20's (22's cost extra).
Build new wheel tubs up front.
Rebuild tranny crossmember.
Raise gas tank.
Tub firewall.

Josh Faught

scoot some guy called me yesterday wanting us to bag his truck ha ha i gave him johns number

nickalltogether

That seems to be a pretty good price for the quantity of work you're doing.

Josh Faught

and dude that was some bad *** work ya thats a damn good price

DEBO

Didnt some of u cats get arrested when filming for Street Styles??

Josh Faught

Na dude but were about to get some footage from Congress wich is in downtown austin headed strait for the capital so there is a good chance will all go to the clink ha ha but i cant remember anyone getting arrested....but i drink alot to haha

DEBO

some cats from ATX were laying frame on the freeway... Leaving sparks.... PoPo, said thats a no-no

Josh Faught

oh ya that was my boy Jay he did go to the clink ha ha he was draggin the **** out of his dodge right on a cop ha ha il post a pic of it in a sec

Josh Faught

He was on the right throwin mad sparks ha ha

nickalltogether

dragging is pretty much my only motivation to bag haha.