Front Suspension - bags only install?

[Cooker]

Great Pic. That looks relatively simple. The only thing I really don't link is that there appears to be nothing holding the bottom bracket in place other than the weight of the truck. If you had enoungh axle droop you that could possible pop off the mount. This is the same reason I do not really like spring spacers and probably the reason they are illegal in Michigan (everyone still uses them anyway). I'm sure if it is not fastened in place it could be easily taken care of. JMHO

 

[jrandol]

Originally posted by mdivincentis

Seems we're onto something good... .

If I can get a good idea of what works and what everybody wants, I'd be interested in fabricating some kits. I could get them powdercoated too.



Matt

Matt, you da man!! Let me know the cost when you fiqure it out!

 

[rubberneck]

Anybody know which bags kelderman is using in the rear of their 4 link kits??.

 

[David Muench]

Originally posted by Cooker

Great Pic. That looks relatively simple. The only thing I really don't link is that there appears to be nothing holding the bottom bracket in place other than the weight of the truck. If you had enoungh axle droop you that could possible pop off the mount.

It is very solidly fastened in place (that is a picture of my truck). But you can't see it. It attaches to the stock lower shock mount.

 

[David Muench]

Originally posted by Snow man

David , i was thinking the same thing as you. The time invloved bulding your own setup would be better spent on overtimr at work,and get the right setup ,bolt it on and dont worry about it. I have blizzard 810 snow plow its around 1000lbs do you think these bags could handle that load,my front axle is about 6000 loaded.

I tried to reply to this yesterday but the board was goofed up. .



I'd ask Jeff Kelderman to be sure what the rating on the front bags are, but I think it wouldn't be a problem. I plan to add a plow to the front of mine at some point, though not one that is that heavy.

 

[Kalaehina]

So does it look like this will become a kit of some sort? Or is it already out there?

 

[Cooker]

It is very solidly fastened in place (that is a picture of my truck). But you can't see it. It attaches to the stock lower shock mount.

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[BigBadDodge]

Here is the Bag I am using in my rear set up



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Its a FireStone #2107

Hieght = 10"

Dia = 6. 62"



Rated at 3200lbs per spring heaviest availible.



Might be a little overkill but I am all about that



BBD

 

[BigBadDodge]

Found them on the Net at $148. 76 a piece



2107



BBD

 

[rubberneck]

scott, you da man. those dont sound overkill to me, just right Hey man where did you get your 1. 25" rod ends??

 

[SRadke]

You listed 10" height is that overall or 10" of travel?



-Scott

 

[BigBadDodge]

Wa-Sup Phil, there Skyjacker Hiems, got them through 4 wheel Parts warehouse, I will post part #'s when I get home this afternoon.



BBD

 

[BigBadDodge]

Scott, good question I haven't installed mine as of yet and don't know that answer, but I will be finding out becuase more importantly I need the install hieght to proceed further with fabrication. I am almost done with the pan hard bar and will be calling them.



BBD

 

[BigBadDodge]

Un-inflated demensions, max load @100psi is what the site says



BBD

 

[BigBadDodge]

Four Wheel Parts = 1-800-421-1050



1 1/4” Kevlar lined Hiem Joint $82. 00 each



Left = RE114X1L

Right = RE114X1R



Miss-alignment Bushings $ 2. 99 each



REB 118-14



Nuts for Hiems $ 2. 99 each



Left = 114LFTJN

Right = 114RFTJN





BBD

 

[SRadke]

10" uninflated so how high willl they go?



-Scott

 

[BigBadDodge]

Not sure, I will find out when I call about the install distance.



BBD

 

[rubberneck]

Thanks again scott. Lets see, 82. 00 each for the joint plus 6. 00 for 2 misalignment bushings plus 2. 99 for lock nut = @91 bucks per joint x 10 joints for whole system. Now i know why kelderman puts those ugly poly bushings in their kits instead of rod ends. LOL This is quickly becoming one of those projects i need to hide from the wife.

 

[BigBadDodge]

you don't even want to know the price of the 2" DOM with 1/2" wall thickness



BBD

 

[rubberneck]

well actually, lay it on me, im going there too. HEHEHE