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Anyone ever air bagged a pick up?


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I need another project like I need a hole in my head, but …  

There’s a well-used, late nineties Chevy 1500 W/T 2WD pick-up for sale not too far from my house.   It’s got the 4.3L V6 and a 5 speed.     It’s got a few mechanical issues (but nothing that would prevent it from being driven home) and will require a fair quantity of rust repair patch panels.    I’ll bet I can score it for under $600.

Here’s where it gets interesting…  Where I work, we had a project that called for some airbags (yes, the exact type that rodders use on cars & trucks).   We ended up not using these and they’ve been sitting in boxes for a few years.   I can have them (5 airbags) for free.

So, should I get the truck and in what little spare time I have, convert it to 4 link, C-notch the rear frame and bag it, or forego the whole idea wait for something shiny to distract me?

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If you have the mechanical know how to c,notch mount and run air lines and mod the control arms if need,ed i would so go for it.  I havent air bagged a truck my self but i have seen it done a few times not to difficult just a lot of labor involved.  The look of a bagged truck looks pretty sick in my opinion.  Best of luck.

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This particular project died before I could get it started.   The seller wouldn't budge on price even though he was $400 over KBB.    Factoring the extra $$, it wasn't worth it.      I'll keep my eyes open for another car or truck to make my victim...

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