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Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Tow Hitch

Hellwig Rear Load-Bag Kit On A 2004 Chevy Silverado - Air Support

 

PART TWO: NEW SPRINGS

Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Air Fitting
1. It's time to prep the 'bags... 
   
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Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Air Fitting
1. It's time to prep the 'bags for installation. It's easiest to install the air fittings into the top plate before installing the 'bags onto the truck. Note that the fittings come pre-coated with thread sealant.
Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Lower Mounts
2a. The lower mounts are bolted... 
   
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Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Lower Mounts
2a. The lower mounts are bolted onto the 'bags (2a) and a paint pen is used to mark the orientation of the 'bags on the mounts so that the air fitting is pointing the right direction (2b).
Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Airbag
2b.
Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Steel Straps
3. These 3/16-inch-thick steel... 
   
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Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Steel Straps
3. These 3/16-inch-thick steel straps wrap around the lower portion of the axeltubes and bolt to the lower 'bag mounts using Grade-5 hardware.
Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Air Bag
4. The upper mount is bolted... 
   
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Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Air Bag
4. The upper mount is bolted onto the threaded studs at the top of each 'bag before a 1/4-inch-thick sandwich plate is installed between the mount and framerail.
Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Air Bags
5. Here's a look at the placement... 
   
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Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Air Bags
5. Here's a look at the placement of the 'bag, which is located under the framerail for maximum support and to the inside of the leaf springs for maximum clearance.
Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Adel Clamp
6. 4 Wheel Parts added this... 
   
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Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Adel Clamp
6. 4 Wheel Parts added this Adel clamp to the upper 'bag mounts to hold the emergency brake cables away from the 'bags.
Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Steel Bracket
7. Hellwig provided this steel... 
   
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Hellwig Rear Load Bag Kit Install On A 2004 Chevy Silverado 4X4 Steel Bracket
7. Hellwig provided this steel bracket to shield the passenger side 'bag from the heat radiating from the exhaust system piping.
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