Bags vs drag strip

you have a mild, near stock toyota motor. i bet my fullsize could beat your truck. and i'd do it 1" off the ground. i've layed my truck out doing almost 100mph, going that fast is no big deal. its obvious you dont build a truck so well if you cant get it to do 100mph without being all over the road.

Originally posted by bagged85



there is guy in oklamhoma has a big block alcohol c10. its got cylinders on it. it was at showfest.

Is this the truck?

Edited: 7/12/2006 1:01:43 PM by draggindakota

There's a dude on sportruck.com that runs 12's in a body dropped 1st gen S-10.

Here's a link to some pics of where he was re-doing his link setup.http://forum.sportruck.com/showpost.pl?board=suspension&Number=71197&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5"

Yea thats the truck.Originally posted by jancecustoms



Originally posted by bagged85



there is guy in oklamhoma has a big block alcohol c10. its got cylinders on it. it was at showfest.

Is this the truck?

ok it prolly was'nt a funny car just it had a full fiberglass body so i just figured thats wat it was called i'm not try'n to be a drag race guru just wat we built and y did the taco dude call me a "neeger"? and wat would make the bags start sway'n did u try running a good pair of shocks?? bags for the most part if set up right do just as good if not better than any coil spring or coil over suspention. and if anything breaks its not the bags fault. actually give good reasons as to y bags are not good or wont work other than " i tried it for 2 years and it did'nt work" maybe u just did it wrong ever thought of that?? not be'n an ass just try' to make a point

and yes i know a two link is a trailing arm setup just like my 72 was.

Alright, thanks for the discussion seems like popular opinion is that the bags will hold up just fine. Now I was wondering if anyone has more information or know where I can find information on the best way to set it up, exactly where shoudl the bags and shocks be located? Which bags and shocks would be best. I would figure the Slam Specialties new HE 7" bags, as I would want a bigger bag, but the 8" would be hard for clearance. The HE holds up to 400 psi I think, and seem like the best bag to buy unless, people feel it would be necessary for the Slam XS bag. Anyone have any recommendations as for, which shocks would be best? I have a wishbone link system in the back, which I feel would be the best.

I was also thinking of being able to put coils in for the strip, but that does not seem necessary if it is done properly. I may just for peace of mind anyways though.

If any has or know where I can get some relevant information, please pass it on. Thanks.

Alright, thanks for the discussion seems like popular opinion is that the bags will hold up just fine. Now I was wondering if anyone has more information or know where I can find information on the best way to set it up, exactly where shoudl the bags and shocks be located? Which bags and shocks would be best. I would figure the Slam Specialties new HE 7" bags, as I would want a bigger bag, but the 8" would be hard for clearance. The HE holds up to 400 psi I think, and seem like the best bag to buy unless, people feel it would be necessary for the Slam XS bag. Anyone have any recommendations as for, which shocks would be best? I have a wishbone link system in the back, which I feel would be the best.

I was also thinking of being able to put coils in for the strip, but that does not seem necessary if it is done properly. I may just for peace of mind anyways though.

If any has or know where I can get some relevant information, please pass it on. Thanks.

Put the bags behind the rear axle. The suspension needs to lever the axle down on launch. Behind the axle gives em leverage to support the weight with less air. I remember seeing a graph somewhere that showed how much weight that different locations can carry with different spring rates, but I don't remember where I'd seen it. All I remember is that in front of the axle needed a bigger spring to support the wt than behind the axle. Any help?

the only difference in less weight would be the farther back you go the lighter the truck is, but 6-8" (either in front on top or behind the axle) isnt going to make a big difference.