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11-30-2006 10:20 PM #1
Will air shocks work for shocks without air?
I just got all new springs, shackles, pivot bolt and bushings for my 46. I allready have some brand new air shocks. I dont need any lift, but can I just use them for shocks? I would hook up the lines just in case, but wont need any lift from them most of the time.
You guys know everything, let me have it.
Thanks -M
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12-01-2006 02:21 AM #2
Any of the one's I've seen have to have air in them to function as a shock. Might want to hear from others though, haven't even seen a set in 20 years.....Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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12-01-2006 03:19 AM #3
Depends on the shock of course, but in most cases the manufactures recommend a minimum of 10PSI, mostly I suspect to prevent damage to the air bag inside. 10 PSI usually won't raist the car.
Even with no air they will act as a standard shock, but usually a very light duty one.
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12-01-2006 06:45 AM #4
Thanks guys. I have to fab brackets, so -
at ride height, how much shock travel should be left to extend further?
does that make sense?
In other words, when I jack up the truck, how much should the rearend droop before the shocks are fully extended?
-M
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12-01-2006 06:57 AM #5
what mike p said. you need to run a little air. i dont know what you meant with that last ?, but if i'm installing shocks i put the truck at ride ht. and mount the shock 1/2 (middle way) extened.Mike
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