4-link airbag suspension - Hydro Steer

[JohnNoble]

I'm working on a parts list for my build ( 76 K5 Blazer - Restomod ) and have been focusing on an ORD custom spring kit with cross-over steering. I'm going to look at another K5 that has 4-link with airbags. I'm not familiar with this setup at all. Pros and cons? Issues driving it on the street? Anything advice greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[BoondocK5]

Probably sucks wheeling it. If it’s purpose built with airbags, then maybe. It’s probably a pavement princess. I’m not bagging on it, I’ve never seen it. Just sounds like a lot of work and $$$$ for not very much gain.
I’m just using 52” rear springs front and rear with shackle flip and reversal and 6 inch shackles up front with an DIY4X Abomb bumper/spring mount.

 

[cheavyk10]

No personnel experience with a 4link and air bags, but Dave Chappelle (AKA Dirthead Dave) has built multiple rigs with similar setups. For instance his Mazagrande.

 

[JohnNoble]

It's a purpose-built crawling setup. D60/14ff, 203/205. I'm not looking to replicate it; I'm thinking about buying it as it's the same year as my project. Still, not knowing anything about that type of suspension setup has me uncertain. Appreciate your feedback.

 

[JohnNoble]

No personnel experience with a 4link and air bags, but Dave Chappelle (AKA Dirthead Dave) has built multiple rigs with that setup. For instance his Mazagrande.

Must be a different Dave Chappelle than the one I see reels on all the time on FB......

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

I think his full size ford crawler is on bags as well. Dirthead shed on you tube

 

[tarussell]

Oh wait a minute, y’all probably meant a different Dave Chappell…

“I’m Rick James B!tch”

Sorry, I couldn’t resist

 

[BoondocK5]

Probably too much…

 

[Cucv_M1008]

 

[JohnNoble]

Going to see it next weekend. It has full hydraulic steering. Think it may be too off-road-only focused. Thoughts on what it might take to put it back to hydro-assisted steering?