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: Front suspension sucks! air bags in front?


benz_020
08-09-2005, 04:54 AM
stupid me i didnt even look at the
front suspension when i bough the truck a while back
didnt realize there is no front axle

any way i put the bags on the rear
then got around to looking at the front a month ago,
hmmm, WTF
damn GM.

i dont know a single thing about this in the front

1) is their any way at all that bags can be added to the front?
2) is it supposed to be riding on the rubber stops/bumpers on the frame?(in the front)

ratlover
08-09-2005, 09:12 AM
Yes its supposed to ride on the rubber stops.

What are you trying to acomplish?

ABQFirefighter
08-09-2005, 09:36 AM
Is it a 4x4? If not, brackets are made to bolt in place inbetween the control arms, with shock relocation.

benz_020
08-09-2005, 12:55 PM
What are you trying to acomplish?
1) air bags in the front so i will have them on all four corners
2) better ride (it cant get any worse than it is right now)


It is a 4X4, ABQFirefighter

accrash
08-09-2005, 01:01 PM
Bilsteins made a HUGE difference on my 2500HD. My front was terrible as well, now it's much, much better. Better ride, better control and handling.

ratlover
08-09-2005, 01:37 PM
Try differnt shocks like ranchos or bilstens, also whats your front tire pressure at? That may casue a crapy ride up front

benz_020
08-09-2005, 01:52 PM
Try differnt shocks like ranchos or bilstens, also whats your front tire pressure at? That may casue a crapy ride up front

i dont know right now
75psi i think around there
22.5's with .........
i know, i know

guess thats a no on the bags?????? i really , really want them :help:

WhippledHD
08-09-2005, 02:04 PM
http://www.keldermanmfg.com/info.php

Try this.

I have seen the front bag set-up from these guys bassically the air bag goes on the end of the Torsion bar keys so as the t-bars rotate the air bag pushes back. Not the prettiest set-up but it rode really nice.

Kennedy
08-09-2005, 11:29 PM
Semi tires...:rolleyes:

partsguy662
08-09-2005, 11:37 PM
i dont know right now
75psi i think around there
22.5's with .........
i know, i know

guess thats a no on the bags?????? i really , really want them :help:


22.5's ??? :wtf: let's see a picture of this

benz_020
08-10-2005, 12:12 AM
http://www.keldermanmfg.com/info.php

Try this.

I have seen the front bag set-up from these guys bassically the air bag goes on the end of the Torsion bar keys so as the t-bars rotate the air bag pushes back. Not the prettiest set-up but it rode really nice.

thanks
im gonna look there in just a sec



22.5's ??? :wtf: let's see a picture of this

here ya go
get my camera back tomorrow get pics of the front
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/482000-482999/482598_29_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/482000-482999/482598_28_full.jpg

benz_020
08-10-2005, 12:19 AM
Originally Posted by WhippledHD http://dieselplace.com/forum/images/misc/backlink.gif (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=654642#654642)
http://www.keldermanmfg.com/info.php

Try this.

I have seen the front bag set-up from these guys bassically the air bag goes on the end of the Torsion bar keys so as the t-bars rotate the air bag pushes back. Not the prettiest set-up but it rode really nice.


hmmmm.....need a little help
i couldnt find anything about the front bags of their site.

michael nelson
08-10-2005, 12:42 AM
do those tires rub?

benz_020
08-10-2005, 12:46 AM
do those tires rub?

the front dose
= very big turning radius

back barely ever touches

hoot
08-10-2005, 05:36 AM
Those tires need a bigger truck..

Looks cool though.

03BlueHD
08-10-2005, 08:26 AM
Nice rig man.........

Jperry
08-10-2005, 09:13 AM
If your complaining about the front ride, you certainly wouldn't be happy with a solid front axle. That technology is what 100 year old at least? Have you tried Airride Technology or someone specializing in air rides? Airride is mostly for lowered trucks but think they also have kits for stock heights as well. I was looking at their rear air ride setup for my truck at one time, their's is a sweet looking setup just never had the excess$$ for it.

benz_020
08-10-2005, 09:29 AM
Have you tried Airride Technology or someone specializing in air rides?

nope ill search for them on the net
ty

im not going to do the front axle.......more work than i want

ive got the rear air
it helps alot,
i seariously have to go underneith every other month and er tighten the bolts for the boards and air tank , cause of the hard ride

bricklef
08-10-2005, 08:22 PM
Man, That is one sweet looking dualie!

dozerboy
08-11-2005, 11:47 PM
Truck looks good except for the Wannabe Super Trucker wheels. Drop your PSI that’s too much IMO, but just so you know a dually with 22.5" wheels and no load would cost big $$$ to get it to ride well.

benz_020
08-12-2005, 11:22 AM
Truck looks good except for the Wannabe Super Trucker wheels. Drop your PSI that’s too much IMO, but just so you know a dually with 22.5" wheels and no load would cost big $$$ to get it to ride well.

alredy got a bit of money into it
why not a little more... that will definatly be worth it