Thank you for all your hard work on making this video. I was contemplating bagging my 1998 Chevy S-10 but now I’m taking your advice and do coilovers because I want to race it. Your truck is tight!
I was a mini truck subscriber back in the day, I remember this truck and his name. Sweet truck, and a pretty cool cat! Much respect! Going to be building a mini soon! Indiana here, we only work on them in the winter lol
I too was a mini trucker. Wish I hadn’t sold the ones I had. I remember this truck across the pages of mini truckin. Great job taking care of it. We are getting old.
Sick build, extensive also bagged my Isuzu, went with nitrogen set-up, no issues on up and down, minitruckin is a lifestyle that you have to deal with. Great video,
I had an ext cad S10 2001 4.3 5 speed almost 20 years ago and I bagged it. But did a terrible hack job of it my first try since I was young and on a budget. Then years later I redid it properly. I definitely suggest you do it right the first time, save yourself the headaches and just spend the extra money so you can have more fun.
Wow I have a new found respect for trucks on bags. Especially with older setups. That's a lot of modifications and maintenance to the vehicle to get everything situated and functional. I have a 2013 Camaro 2SS on 3P airlift . The performance series bags/struts are bolt on without any fabrication to the vehicle itself. The Manifold,tank, and compressors are in my trunk with room to spare for an audio system and my airlines are ran inside my car alongside my stock electrical wires under the carpet. If I had to do all this I dont think id have it in me to go through with it. This is some dedication no doubt. My only maintenance is keeping the system dry and I bought a push button activated drain kit to purge condensation. Sure i have to clean my smc check valves about every 6 months but that only takes a few minutes.
@@fuelishmedia6717 NICE!!!! I was one of their last customers before Jay closed up shop. My truck looked alot like yours except xtra cab. Envoy front end and caddie lights! That was a good combo for that truck!!! Saw this vid in my feed and it reminded me of how my truck looked!!!! Happy you kept yours!!!!
Cool and informative video, also, nice Noma, I've seen that truck featured a couple of times in Mini Truckin magazine back in the day, and too bad the magazine no longer exist.
Proper relay and circuit beakers you shouldnt have draw, both of my silverado trucks I built ran off stock batteries with built stereos too. Run both compressors through a Stinger 80 amp relay and a 80 amp circuit breaker, wired through key power and you will have no abnormal draw. If the vehicle sits for long periods of time, a trickle charger is a good investment. Viair will not warranty compressors mounted upside down, they are self libricating. Sideways is ok but best method is on a mount straight up.
My goal with air ride is to get an early 50’s car to ride like a 2018 Lincoln Continental..I don’t care about laying frame or being super low..Are there systems available that are for increasing ride quality over the original coil/leaf suspension?
OMG its so worth it i had an 00 s10 ex cab bagged and bodied on 26s ened driving it daily some people busted out my windows trying to steal my subs and set my truck on fire in my yard
I daily drive my 92 bodied bagged obs for 2 years now I daily drive a bagged s10 I will bodie it soon and still daily it why drive a boring regular bag that shit lol
About how mich does it cost for full independant air ride on a truck? I cant find a definitive answer anywhere. Ive got a 07 nissan titan le, and just want old school bag action lol
Ive gt a 97 Sonoma that will slam to the ground, I just got it so kinda new to all this..was wondering about going w a bigger compressor, also it only raises front n bk not side to side..I was told the tank has to be 160-180psi before it'll raise..any info on what size compressor to go w, change bag size, any of tht wld be greatly appreciated. I'll send pics too if needed of my mini mystery machine (u will understand tht w the pics) my email is lilpils@yahoo.com too, by the way sweet truck! I'm just starting on this so I wanna make sure its right, ty u for any info!
This comment is long - and has a lot of tips in it - #MiniTrucker for LIFE! Did you bring that truck to Midwest Drag Fest when they brought that show back? I swear I did photos of it lol! @/minitrucker for life! Don't wait for electric compressors - get a belt driven one that you can mount to some brackets onto the engine - so much nicer and IMO more dependable. Dakota digital is about 2 miles from my house! Love that place. (Sioux Falls South Dakota) oh no AC so that's where my belt driven compressor is. Oh I got the compressor that is belt driven from a car/truck vehicle salvage yard from a older RV. I lucked out - they are hard to find! - Word of advice - Always have Extra air line with you AND extra quick release fittings for any leaks - and get yourself the lowest of the low jacks! - I have one off custom Nascar / Super Truck style dual pneumatic jacks built into the back half reverse 4 link. You dont want to see an airtank? Use your custom rear end tubular back half as the air tank - or make sure you do a nice job on notching the frame - use a nice sealant on the inside - cap one side or both sides off or link them - and have someone who can weld real nice - add a little bit of fluorescent leak test in it through a bung that has a air pressure gauge on it - pressurize it - let it sit overnight or for a couple days and come back and check it for leaks - if there's no air pressure - get a UV flashlight and search for the glowing liquid. And don't use cheap bushings - neoprene everywhere there is a bushing. And if you're not part of a Truck club / custom club / Mini Trucker club / lowrider club - NAME YOUR TRUCK AND PUT A STICKER THAT MAKES IT LOOK LIKE IT'S PART OF A CLUB on either the front or back window - Believe me, they get f*cked with WAY LESS that way!. Also - pet peeve of #MiniTruckers - Lowriders / LowLows - HAVE HYDROLICS not AIRBAGS - MINI-TRUCKS HAVE AIRBAGS - NOT HYDROLICS! Oh and don't put air silencers on your air exhaust valves (Oh keep a few extra with you as well as a roll of proper gauge wire to power them and a bunch of zip ties! for temperary use!) DONT DRIVE IT UNLESS YOU HAVE IT ALIGNED TO "RIDE HEIGHT" - Yes - SET THE RIDE Height IN THE SHOP that is doing your alignment - if you have a gauges for air pressure - mark that ride height down somewhere - Riding too high and you'll wear out the outside of your tires - ride too low and same thing happens to the inner side of your wheels. Don't get staggered wheels - Get used to rotating them for longer life. Oh and Get a air-hose and no matter the type of airtank you use, frame or air tank, get a bung for a standard shop air-hose - put on it - you'll thank me later! You may as well just keep a custom 1 off tool box that can fit most of the extra parts you'll want to have in the mini truck at all times - also in that kit - LUGNUTS AND AN EXTRA SET OF WHEEL STUDS that are the correct sizes - especially if you have drop spindles. You see - the front wheels camber in because airbags are soft riding setups like Kevin said - and that puts a hell of a lot of strain on the wheel studs - over time if used as a daily - THEY WILL STREATCH - THEY WILL BREAK - do not go cheap on wheel studs and lug nuts - Even if you have a 1990 Nissan Hardbody with some 17" 6 lug 2004-2007 OEM wheels - it WILL HAPPEN! Why not have silencers on your dump valves / exhaust valves? Because airing the bags up and dumping some air out by chicks walking down the sidewalk is fun to do - #TheReactions "WTF IS THAT?!" Then petition to get Tailgate Magazine and Mini-Truckin Magazine back! We need more custom Trucks! Truckin' Magazine just doesn't do it!
Hola Kevin i have the S10 2.2 2000, so, I'm use the truck for job and my S10 is wonderfull, my truck is very tall, because she is usé for carry wood, and other stuff. Ok, can you give me some tips maintenace my motor? Like gaskets, oils, etc etc. Gracias for look this message. I live in Guadalajara. México. 👋👋👋😁
I also have an S10, owned from brand new in 2003, that I bagged sometime around 2005, envoy front end, framed on 20's, tubbed bed, and a brand new set of envoy headlights sitting on my shelf for it. :)
I'm looking into getting bags on a 59 impala do you have to get frame work like for hydraulics when doing airbags? And do you get the bounce like hydrostatics?
Have a 1 ton Chevy dually, and I've been warned not to do it. One of the truck magazines was headed to a jamboree in New Mexico from California. And one of the trucks that was a dually blew a bag. Fortunately he had another bag to replace it. That cemented the warning for me. Not unless you know a better setup.
Do you need change something more or not if you are trying to put bigger rings on it??? I have two s10. Wheels size and brand: American Racing rings. Tires.205/60r15” on the front and 225/60r15” on the rear. I don’t have experience about it. Any help can be good for me.
Could I install air suspension without chopping up the body and frame? I am looking to do it myself and I don't think I want to trust myself with cutting the frame
Always loved this truck and i run the kp on back of mine. Man I havent seen you since Oppies 1st photo shoot at heatwave on ol flame for the cover of street trucks. EksessiV Texas.
do your front shocks act as a suspension lift limiting device? Im just wondering on my setup whats the best way to know im at the correct height every time. instead of putting on limiting straps.
I would not use shocks as a limiting device. Also, it’s not a good idea to ride with the ‘bags fully inflated as they will make your ride stiff. If you have gauges set up, they can help you figure out the height.
old tacos and these s10's/sonoma's are my favorite. clean lines, nothing too crazy
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Thank you for all your hard work on making this video. I was contemplating bagging my 1998 Chevy S-10 but now I’m taking your advice and do coilovers because I want to race it. Your truck is tight!
I was a mini truck subscriber back in the day, I remember this truck and his name. Sweet truck, and a pretty cool cat!
Much respect!
Going to be building a mini soon!
Indiana here, we only work on them in the winter lol
Just ask yourself, do I want to live that low life 24/7 or only when its convenient? Lol great video man!
That makes Alot of Sense, I am doing coilovers.
Thank you sir! This is the best air bag video on UA-cam!
I too was a mini trucker. Wish I hadn’t sold the ones I had. I remember this truck across the pages of mini truckin. Great job taking care of it. We are getting old.
Been driving my 2000 Sonoma since 03. Im so ready to bag it
Sick build, extensive also bagged my Isuzu, went with nitrogen set-up, no issues on up and down, minitruckin is a lifestyle that you have to deal with. Great video,
Yup
I had an ext cad S10 2001 4.3 5 speed almost 20 years ago and I bagged it. But did a terrible hack job of it my first try since I was young and on a budget. Then years later I redid it properly. I definitely suggest you do it right the first time, save yourself the headaches and just spend the extra money so you can have more fun.
Wow I have a new found respect for trucks on bags. Especially with older setups. That's a lot of modifications and maintenance to the vehicle to get everything situated and functional.
I have a 2013 Camaro 2SS on 3P airlift . The performance series bags/struts are bolt on without any fabrication to the vehicle itself.
The Manifold,tank, and compressors are in my trunk with room to spare for an audio system and my airlines are ran inside my car alongside my stock electrical wires under the carpet.
If I had to do all this I dont think id have it in me to go through with it. This is some dedication no doubt.
My only maintenance is keeping the system dry and I bought a push button activated drain kit to purge condensation. Sure i have to clean my smc check valves about every 6 months but that only takes a few minutes.
Sport Truck Specialties in SoCal did amazing work during those bagged s10 years!
ltr310 that’s where this truck got its start!
@@fuelishmedia6717 NICE!!!! I was one of their last customers before Jay closed up shop. My truck looked alot like yours except xtra cab. Envoy front end and caddie lights! That was a good combo for that truck!!! Saw this vid in my feed and it reminded me of how my truck looked!!!! Happy you kept yours!!!!
ltr310 I think I remember the truck. Wasn’t it black?
Yup! It was black when it left STS! Later, had Devious Customs paint it gunmetal and rework the front suspension. It ran real nice when I had it!
Brilliant video really informative and everything explained well, good job brother 👊🏾 love your truck‼️
Cool and informative video, also, nice Noma, I've seen that truck featured a couple of times in Mini Truckin magazine back in the day, and too bad the magazine no longer exist.
Thank you!!! Now I really know that I do not want to do it anymore. It’s too much work and maintenance
I like the finish work in the bed.
Proper relay and circuit beakers you shouldnt have draw, both of my silverado trucks I built ran off stock batteries with built stereos too. Run both compressors through a Stinger 80 amp relay and a 80 amp circuit breaker, wired through key power and you will have no abnormal draw. If the vehicle sits for long periods of time, a trickle charger is a good investment.
Viair will not warranty compressors mounted upside down, they are self libricating. Sideways is ok but best method is on a mount straight up.
Damn I remember the write-up on this dime. Keeping ac while bagged on 20s. Don't remember the mag tho
Excellent S10 !!!
I think I'm going to buy one that is already all hook up
My goal with air ride is to get an early 50’s car to ride like a 2018 Lincoln Continental..I don’t care about laying frame or being super low..Are there systems available that are for increasing ride quality over the original coil/leaf suspension?
How much was the installment?
love the truck but i personally wouldnt go that low
Love the truck!
OMG its so worth it i had an 00 s10 ex cab bagged and bodied on 26s ened driving it daily some people busted out my windows trying to steal my subs and set my truck on fire in my yard
First of all bodied on 6’s? Damn! Bummer about the truck... Sounds like it was a sick ride!
That’s Jacked Up! Sorry to hear about those losers who did that. I hope you got a new ride.
piece of sh*t people - and we thought we were DEGENERATES! - You don't fk with 4 things - some ones old lady - kids - their vehicles - and their home.
I daily drive my 92 bodied bagged obs for 2 years now I daily drive a bagged s10 I will bodie it soon and still daily it why drive a boring regular bag that shit lol
Do you live in Long Beach?
Sell me your tailgate
God Speaks in dreams
About how mich does it cost for full independant air ride on a truck? I cant find a definitive answer anywhere.
Ive got a 07 nissan titan le, and just want old school bag action lol
Ive gt a 97 Sonoma that will slam to the ground, I just got it so kinda new to all this..was wondering about going w a bigger compressor, also it only raises front n bk not side to side..I was told the tank has to be 160-180psi before it'll raise..any info on what size compressor to go w, change bag size, any of tht wld be greatly appreciated. I'll send pics too if needed of my mini mystery machine (u will understand tht w the pics) my email is lilpils@yahoo.com too, by the way sweet truck! I'm just starting on this so I wanna make sure its right, ty u for any info!
Must be nice to have bolt on parts available for that truck. I've always wanted an airbag setup but no one makes them for 1st gen tacomas.
Tacomas period it seems, in fact the only kit I could find was for a first gen tacoma and it wasn't that great looking of a site
I think it looks good with the bed on it but all of your builds are sic regardless man. Keep up the killer work!
This comment is long - and has a lot of tips in it - #MiniTrucker for LIFE!
Did you bring that truck to Midwest Drag Fest when they brought that show back? I swear I did photos of it lol! @/minitrucker for life! Don't wait for electric compressors - get a belt driven one that you can mount to some brackets onto the engine - so much nicer and IMO more dependable. Dakota digital is about 2 miles from my house! Love that place. (Sioux Falls South Dakota) oh no AC so that's where my belt driven compressor is.
Oh I got the compressor that is belt driven from a car/truck vehicle salvage yard from a older RV. I lucked out - they are hard to find! - Word of advice - Always have Extra air line with you AND extra quick release fittings for any leaks - and get yourself the lowest of the low jacks! - I have one off custom Nascar / Super Truck style dual pneumatic jacks built into the back half reverse 4 link. You dont want to see an airtank? Use your custom rear end tubular back half as the air tank - or make sure you do a nice job on notching the frame - use a nice sealant on the inside - cap one side or both sides off or link them - and have someone who can weld real nice - add a little bit of fluorescent leak test in it through a bung that has a air pressure gauge on it - pressurize it - let it sit overnight or for a couple days and come back and check it for leaks - if there's no air pressure - get a UV flashlight and search for the glowing liquid. And don't use cheap bushings - neoprene everywhere there is a bushing. And if you're not part of a Truck club / custom club / Mini Trucker club / lowrider club - NAME YOUR TRUCK AND PUT A STICKER THAT MAKES IT LOOK LIKE IT'S PART OF A CLUB on either the front or back window - Believe me, they get f*cked with WAY LESS that way!. Also - pet peeve of #MiniTruckers - Lowriders / LowLows - HAVE HYDROLICS not AIRBAGS - MINI-TRUCKS HAVE AIRBAGS - NOT HYDROLICS!
Oh and don't put air silencers on your air exhaust valves (Oh keep a few extra with you as well as a roll of proper gauge wire to power them and a bunch of zip ties! for temperary use!) DONT DRIVE IT UNLESS YOU HAVE IT ALIGNED TO "RIDE HEIGHT" - Yes - SET THE RIDE Height IN THE SHOP that is doing your alignment - if you have a gauges for air pressure - mark that ride height down somewhere - Riding too high and you'll wear out the outside of your tires - ride too low and same thing happens to the inner side of your wheels.
Don't get staggered wheels - Get used to rotating them for longer life. Oh and Get a air-hose and no matter the type of airtank you use, frame or air tank, get a bung for a standard shop air-hose - put on it - you'll thank me later!
You may as well just keep a custom 1 off tool box that can fit most of the extra parts you'll want to have in the mini truck at all times - also in that kit - LUGNUTS AND AN EXTRA SET OF WHEEL STUDS that are the correct sizes - especially if you have drop spindles. You see - the front wheels camber in because airbags are soft riding setups like Kevin said - and that puts a hell of a lot of strain on the wheel studs - over time if used as a daily - THEY WILL STREATCH - THEY WILL BREAK - do not go cheap on wheel studs and lug nuts - Even if you have a 1990 Nissan Hardbody with some 17" 6 lug 2004-2007 OEM wheels - it WILL HAPPEN!
Why not have silencers on your dump valves / exhaust valves? Because airing the bags up and dumping some air out by chicks walking down the sidewalk is fun to do - #TheReactions "WTF IS THAT?!"
Then petition to get Tailgate Magazine and Mini-Truckin Magazine back! We need more custom Trucks! Truckin' Magazine just doesn't do it!
Beautiful truck, nice house too! The interior of your truck is very cool, well done!
Always loved this truck, so many folks ditch the pewter (im rolling my sfbd 01 pewter flamed sonoma).
Hola Kevin i have the S10 2.2 2000, so, I'm use the truck for job and my S10 is wonderfull, my truck is very tall, because she is usé for carry wood, and other stuff. Ok, can you give me some tips maintenace my motor? Like gaskets, oils, etc etc. Gracias for look this message. I live in Guadalajara. México. 👋👋👋😁
I may be mistaken, but didnt I see this truck in Airbrush Action Magazine?
I just want a bump free ride…I don’t wanna lower my vehicle :(
What size are the front bag?
I also have an S10, owned from brand new in 2003, that I bagged sometime around 2005, envoy front end, framed on 20's, tubbed bed, and a brand new set of envoy headlights sitting on my shelf for it. :)
I'm looking into getting bags on a 59 impala do you have to get frame work like for hydraulics when doing airbags? And do you get the bounce like hydrostatics?
Have a 1 ton Chevy dually, and I've been warned not to do it. One of the truck magazines was headed to a jamboree in New Mexico from California. And one of the trucks that was a dually blew a bag. Fortunately he had another bag to replace it. That cemented the warning for me. Not unless you know a better setup.
Do you need change something more or not if you are trying to put bigger rings on it??? I have two s10. Wheels size and brand: American Racing rings. Tires.205/60r15” on the front and 225/60r15” on the rear. I don’t have experience about it. Any help can be good for me.
Could I install air suspension without chopping up the body and frame? I am looking to do it myself and I don't think I want to trust myself with cutting the frame
Always loved this truck and i run the kp on back of mine. Man I havent seen you since Oppies 1st photo shoot at heatwave on ol flame for the cover of street trucks. EksessiV Texas.
You forgot about the fuel system I am still concerned where to mount the fuel tank especially if you plan on dragging your truck?
awesome
Do you happen to know of a shop in San Antonio Tx that install air ride suspension. Having a hard time finding a shop.
Your truck is Sic bro... I been looking for a bed cover like the one you have... Where did you get it?
Wow. Great vid! This answered a lot of my questions on how these systems work. Now... do I do it?
Nice truck can't believe it's 21 years old in perfect condition. Great video too!
I remember that truck in mini truckin
How did u figure out where to put the front shocks and how did u determine what size to use
Well done video, thanks!
bet that cost more than $100 bucks, lol
do your front shocks act as a suspension lift limiting device? Im just wondering on my setup whats the best way to know im at the correct height every time. instead of putting on limiting straps.
I would not use shocks as a limiting device. Also, it’s not a good idea to ride with the ‘bags fully inflated as they will make your ride stiff. If you have gauges set up, they can help you figure out the height.
Was this truck originally in the northeast by chance?
Wow 😳 nice 👍