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4x4/AWD Airbag Brackets
89 s10 blazer

front airbag brackets for all 4x4/AWD chevy s-series trucks $85+shipping

the airbag brackets allow you to have an adjustable suspension while still being able to keep 4x4/awd componets. they weld to the top of your upper control arm and to your frame around your shock mount. they will give you about 5" of travel depending on how low you set the brackets when aired out. they are made from 1/4" steel and allow most types of bags to bolt up including dual port bags. bolt on brackets are available on special orders only other wise the brackets weld into place. the shocks must be relocated if you want to use them. installs in a few hours and you can adjust to what ever size drop you want. you wont be able to find theese anywhere else!!
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4x4 front air bag bracket install instructions

 

 

 

first loosen the front wheels then jack up the truck and support it securely on jack stands, make sure you jack it high enough so the front tires are 1 foot from the ground

follow the torsion bar all the way back to the cross member that supports the adjusting block,bolt and key,

remove both adjusting bolts with a 18mm socket

using a 2 jaw puller push up the torsion bar key from the dimple enough so you can pull out the adjusting block, do so on both sides

remove both front wheels

remove all bumpstops, one is located above the lower controll arms and one below the upper controll arms (optional)

using a cutting torch,sawzall,or grinder with a cutoff wheel, cut off the outer half of the lower bumpstop brackets (optional)

check all controll arm bushings,wheel bearings, ball joints before going further, replace as neccesary

remove both front shocks

cut the passenger side upper shock mount so that it is parrallel with the controll arms

install the front wheels and remove jack stands, you may need to place the jack on the body mounts so you can remove it

if the truck is not as low as you would like put the truck back on jack stands and cut more off the lower bumpstop brackets

if the truck is too low jack up the truck and place blocks of wood under the frame untill it is at your desired height

step on the airbag so its completely deflated and install a plug in the air port

test fit the airbag/airbag brackets, trim as neccessary so both brackets sit flat against the airbag end plates

grind away all surfaces that will be welded to bare clean metal

tach weld brackets in place

recheck bracket placement so the bag sits flat inside the brackets an bolt/port holes line up

weld all brackets at ALL points of contact, make sure upper brackets are welded with a large continous bead around frame and shock mount

allow to cool then installl airbag into brackets

trace around bottom airbag end plates on top of bottom brackets and remove airbags

drill holes as neccesary to mount the bottom airbag studs or bolts

jack the truck up and down to check for any airbag interferance

check for any cracks in welds periodically