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

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.....

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.

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

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. :HMMM: