Bagging a '50 Shoebox Ford ?

Looking for some suggestions, advise and help on bagging a 50 Shoebox Ford.
Basically what’s involved, pros & cons on the different types of systems.
I’d like to be able to maintain a good ride but slam her on the ground when parked.
I’m not interested in the up & down side to side or corner to corner.
I would like to have skid plate so if I drop the ass end she’ll throughout some sparks. Any ideals? Thanks CJ

 

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Well when I did my coupe, like ummm 7 years ago..

My memory has faded...to say the least since then.. lets see if I remember what we did.

Front -
Remove springs..duh.
Cut lower a arm spring mount thing.. weld in new cup for bag, weld in top cup..fab shock mounts...

Rear -
Pulled a few leafs...mounted bags on shock mount "plate" , and then made a mount to the top of the frame rail..

run lines, compressor/tank in the trunk...

voila..

With it parked and totally empty (air) , the rockers sat about 1 pack of smokes on their back, from the ground., and I could drive it a few inches above that..

I ran BF Goodrich radial whitewalls..15" ....and never had a problem clearing speed bumps, cats, chihuahuas, or driveways...

I did end up putting in better line, ie: stronger...and valves to balance side to side.. the body roll used to suck..

I would suggest sway bars front and back..

The setup worked for me.. but I am redoing some of it, before I sell it, to make it more betterer..

Anyway...hope this fuzzy info helps.

Later.

PC