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These cars, as well as many other makes and models, came from the factory
with air adjustable shocks, mostly in the rear. I would assume, and maybe
that is the flaw in my logic, that the manufacturer has done testing and
certification to show that the shock mounts can handle whatever load they may be
presented with under these conditions. I am NOT saying that air adjustable
shocks are a replacement for conventional coil springs, that may very well over
stress the shocks and shock mounts due to the increased load. I've heard
the "shock towers are not made to carry the load"' argument a number of times
and yet I remain skeptical. I own three cars with air adjustable shocks in
the rear and as far as the shock goes, they are clearly marked that they will
handle pressures up to about 200 psi! It is my assumption that when
inflated to a reasonable pressure, to maintain ride height, that there is
nothing wrong with using the air adjustable shocks to carry a load. I once
carried about 800 lbs. in the trunk of my 78 Newport and the air ride pumped up
and carried the load beautifully. The car rode even smoother than it
normally does. My 90 Imperial, with a full load of adults and a little
extra air in the rear shocks, rides like a cloud, even over the worst bumps
etc.
Under normal conditions and loading, I believe air adjustable shocks are an
excellent way to maintain ride height and preserve ride quality. Mine are
reliable and the perform perfectly under varying load conditions.
Please quote this message in your reply. Otherwise I will be unable
to reply to your message. Thanks.
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Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 7:10
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Subject: Re: IML: imp: solution for
airbag suspension ($43.97)
wouldnt the helper springs carry some of the weight to prevent that?
which is why im installing both so that the load isnt completly on one spot.
as far as the gas tank goes you dont install it under the tank you install the
helper coils under the frame rails.
Jon,
The only problem I
see is that the shock mounts werenât designed to carry the load of the
vehicle. If you can get everything to fit, you may experience
something the hot rodders of the â70âs did. The shock mount will shear
from the body, possibly driving the shock through the floor. Itâs been
a while since I looked under an extended K platform car, but isnât the gas
tank in that general area?
You might want to
contact ESPO Springs and Things. http://www.espo.com/ They do have FWD
New Yorker rear springs listed. Maybe they offer the pieces to convert
the rear air suspension. Iâve purchased leaf springs from them, and
they were very helpful.
Rob
McCall
â67
LeBaron
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Subject: IML: imp: solution for airbag
suspension ($43.97)
hi all i was wandering around
autozone today when i noticed after market suspension parts for light trucks
that should theoretically work to replace the faulty airbag system with ease
and low cost.
first is heavy duty rear shock
springs. kit includes all mounting hardware. installs directly around the
existing shock absorber and can lift 1250lbs for $19.99 for set of 2. (for
obvious reasons these cannot be used with adjustable air
shocks)
secondly they have heavy duty
helper coil springs which also includes all mounting hardware this uses a u
bolt to attach to your axle underneath the frame and can lift 1500lbs for
$19.99 for set of 2.
finally once you have the
springs installed simply use coil spring boosters to achieve desired ride
height set includes 4 pieces for a max. 1in rise on each side for
$3.99.
right now it is entirely
speculation that this setup will work i will be purchasing and
installing these parts (all 3) sometime in the next couple of weeks. if you
try this or forsee a problem with this setup please let me know. i do not
know the weight of the vehicle but together this should lift 2750lbs it also
might work with just one or the other. and there is no need for welding or
removing the old airbags. thanx for reading.
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