Wanting to bag my 73.

[wwillmon]

Just recently picked up a 73 shortbed pickup. Im tearing it down to the frame, and initially wanted to just put a drop on it. After some thought though im thinking i want to bag it.

I dont neccesarily care about dragging, or laying frame, just want it to look nice and clean and be able to raise or lower to my specified height. Is there a specific kit i can buy or do i need to piece everything together? Never bagged a truck, mostly have put lifts on everything ive ever had but i want to go a different route on this one. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[Old77]

There are a few threads here (mostly in the under construction section) with bagged trucks. I think after your research that there's more to bagging a truck than just buying a kit and installing it. Usually there's also quite a bit of fabrication and modding that comes into play as well.

 

[wwillmon]

Alright ill check them out. I dont have a problem with the fab work, i work at a stereo shop and we do custom golf cart work so i have a welder, plasma cutter, etc. I just love the look of some of the bagged trucks and i think if i just do a drop i will always be wishing i bagged it.

 

[Old77]

IMO if you bag it you might as well go ahead and give it the ability to lay frame

 

[wwillmon]

What all is required for that? Been reading some threads, but still not positive. Trying to learn so bear with me haha

 

[J Knight]

This is what I would get, its a complete bolt on kit.

http://www.ridetech.com/store/trucks/?subcats=Y&features_hash=V260.V328

 

[wwillmon]

Thanks j Knight, thats exactly what im looking for. I dont think i have the expertise to piece together a kit yet. Definitely looks like they offer some nice stuff.

 

[Chadwick]

To lay complete frame you need to do a drop k-member, relocate the gas tank/ do a suburban/ blazer tank swap. Those are thing I have been told that prohibits a stock setup from laying frame.

 

[Old77]

You will also have to notch the frame both from and back, modify or do away with the wheel wells, relocate some stuff in the engine compartment,.....

 

[wwillmon]

is there anymore companies i should check out for suspension components? Ive looked at the link provided and porterbuilt as well. Any suggestions.

 

[Chadwick]

Where are you located?

 

[wwillmon]

midland,texas

 

[Chadwick]

I just ordered everything through yourcustomcar.com he has a shop here in nc great guy to deal with.