I really got a kick in the ass on getting started on my dually. What do yall think my first plan of attack should be.

The paint?? It has that classic peeling paint that my year model was famous for.........

The suspension???? I have a 5/7 drop, but I want to bag it.

I'm kinda leaning toward the bags, cause the 5/7 drop just aint quite low enough for me. So I'm thinking the bags, and then just putting the truck in a tinted primer till I can get started on the paint.

bag it first get the suspension out the way first,... and you would need to get slam bags and then you need to decide how you want to set the rear up, and being that you have a heavy trailer i would suggest bags over the axle for the added towing capacity..

how many dually were at tex mex this year ..

i say slam bags cause i have had firestome and slams and i like the way the slams ride...

def bag it first man

Thanks for the input. I have a brand new pair of firestones sitting on the shelf in the shop. After your post, not sure if I should use them or not.

Well, looks like thats the direction I am heading. I got a price quote from a buddy of mine that used to own a shop in College Station that did bags. Now he does it in his shop at home. He told me $1000 to $1200 if i bought the parts. Does that sound like a reasonable price?

hey man, i seen your truck at the show. i have the other one just exactly like it that was there. white, 5-7 kit and peeling paint i am getting ready to do the bags on mine too. i am a using the firestone 7200 big bags on back of mine. i used them on my other dually that i use to pull my fifthwheel with, and i liked them. they rode very good, and lasted good as well. i have heard good thing about the slam bags too though. later, brian

Dang, should have stopped and said hi. Hell I would have given you a ride on the boat.

I guess i could use the firestone 2600's on the front, and order the slam bags for the back. Or is that not a good idea?

do you have 4 2600's? you could use the 2600s all around if you want. i have used the firestone bags several times with no issues. if you alreadt have them, run them. do you tow any thing other than your boat? dammit! i wish i would have introduced myself! i am into drag boats, and did in fact drool over your boat a little! i would have loved a ride for sure!!!! i will holla next time for sure... later, brian

Nah, i just have 2. They were originally bought for my 48 chevy project, the other 2 are already installed on that deal. But now that I bought this dually, the 48 is being put on the back burner till I get this dually done. I do tow a 31 foot bumper pull travel trailer, but only on ocasion. And that thing is HEAVY.

Well hell, Somerville isnt very far from Kileen. I am at Somervill almost every weekend when it warm.

we may just need to hook up then! i can make that drive quick!. if i were you, and had the 2600's already, and if they are new, i would put them in and get whatever for the rear you want. i am going to run the 2600 myself, and get the bigger 7200's for the rear. i used to have a 31ft bumper pull and i know they are heavy! did you see the primer black dually layin rail at the show? his rear setup was sweet! how soon are you planning to bag it? later, brian

Thats prolly what I will end up doing. I didnt see the primered black truck. Wish I would have. I talked to the guy that I am going to get to do the bags at the show, and he is supposed to be emailing me a parts list. After I hunt down the best prices for the parts, and get them to my door, i will take the truck to him. I gues it all depends on how long it takes for me to find the parts. Then he said he will have my truck done in 2 weeks after that. He works at home in the evenings and on weekends, thats why the 2 week time frame.

i run firestone 2600 on the front of mine and contitech on the rear(because they dont balloon as much) and it rides awesome

Good deal, so it sounds like there are 2 less bags i gotta go buy!

Where is the best place to buy bag suspension parts.

the 2600 are good bags ii have themon my s-20 on all corners and when i did my first dually i had firestone 2800 on all corners cause t hey hold the weight better IMO the 2600's are good but just dont think they would hold up over time, even though lil j has themn and several others have again it is just my opinion, i sometime go for over kill just to make sure i have sufficient load but the 2600 will do fine the 2800 are slighlty bigger around and get you a lil more lift. and for the price that is not bad since you already have spindels up front all you need is the cups for the bags and out back have o decide 2 link or 4 link,parallel link, 3 link 5 link,ladder bars, some many combos to choose from and for parts pricei would recommend suicide doors .... lol