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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Default 4/6 Drop need helper bags Which one's???

I have a 99 Sierra RCSB it has a DJM 4/6 drop and I need some helper bags for the rear. I can't really put anything heavy in the bed. When I have couple hundred lbs. in the back ,when I go over big bumps the tires hit. Stock wheels on it now. A parts number and a good place to buy will be greatly apperciated...

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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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I know stylin concepts carries some, I think they are made by airlift or firestone. Check out their site.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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I'll check'em out thanks
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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I couldn't haul **** in my truck. I really pissed me off sometimes, because I love the look of the 4/6 drop but I want everything dual purpose and functional. I could barely get to my favortie riding spot with one dirtbike in the bed. Ended up getting some air shocks about 2 years ago. And they work great. Have had 2 bikes in the bed and a trailer with 2 jetskis hooked up so many times I can't count. Have towed a meduim sized boat quite a few times too. Just try to remember to air them up before you put the big loads in. These are the ones that fit on my truck... Monroe #MA812
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Yea, i want to go 4/6 on my 06 crewcab but i need it to be fully able to haul dirtbikes and a small trailer. Im considering going with a 2/4 instead.

Is it possible to do a 4/6 and still have all the ability to haul things without any problems?
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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http://www.ridetech.com/productinfo/airoverleaf.asp
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Not sure if thats what he is looking for. The kit above is designed to lower the vehicle and provide adjustibility. He already has his drop and he will lose towing capacity by removing some of the leafs from the pack and replacing it with an air bag.

I would recommend either the belltech/firestone or air lift helper spring kits designed for lowered vehicles

I have the belltech/firestone combo on my truck. It has been on the truck for almost 5 years and has worked great. They rate them at 5000 pounds. I have towed 6000 pounds with no sag in the rear.

The kit you want is the belltech air jack system, Belltech part # 5008. Here is the link to Belltechs website;
http://www.belltechcorp.com/agps-final/btag111904.htm

You can buy them from Summit;
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp

Good luck, let us know how it goes.
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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well mort has them and recommended them to me because I was thinking about lowering but wanted to still be able to tow/haul. He has the same kit and says the ride is almost like stock.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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Thanks J's01silverado ....Yup the Belltech 5008 .that is what I'm lookin for. I gonna order on friday. But it I won't be able to install prolly til next month.

I have another question what is the biggest wheel tire combo to fit on the Sierra in my sig. It is a step side and want to get a wheel thats fits right. Wheel width and offset and tire size i guess what I'm after.

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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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That AOL system worked great on my truck but I have a slightly different rear suspension on my 1500HD. I lowered my rear supension with hangers and shackles from McGaughy's. I was just able to fit the ARK4900 kit in front of the axle and it works great. It may not fit a 1500 frame and I would call first to be sure it will suit your ride.

I have heard Slam Air Helper Bags recommended from Air Lift but again do a little research to ensure that they will be suited to your application.
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