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Old 02-08-2012, 01:48 PM
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Hi guy

I need to replace two bags on the back of my 95 GMC

there is so many bags to choose from I dont know what to get?

the currant bags (I was told) 1/2 port 2 mounting on top and one on the bottom

what brand and rating should i go with?
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what rating? is it better to go over kill or does that make the ride harder?
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Not that I may even be able to give a great answer, but what are the bags for? Are they towing helpers? Main part of the suspension? Or what?
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Not that I may even be able to give a great answer, but what are the bags for? Are they towing helpers? Main part of the suspension? Or what?
this truck is bagged, its for the rear air ride (no leafs) its a link setup the current bags are worn and one has a slight leak
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I hear a lot of good things about slam bags. My dually has firestones though. Is it a fullsize? How are the bags setup? Over axle? Behind or infront on bars? Cantilever?

This question would probably be better asked on gmfullsize
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It's a link setup the bags are mounted on a bar behind the axle the bar runs from the frame to the axle I'll try to get some pictures for you guys later
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this is the bags thats on it now, sorry thats the best angle I could get with out jacking up the truck

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