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From: rls@ihuxf.UUCP (Richard Schieve)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: AIR SHOCKS - PRO OR CON?
Message-ID: <2184@ihuxf.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 8-May-84 17:31:19 EDT
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Posted: Tue May  8 17:31:19 1984
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Air shocks are the answer to many automotive suspension problems.
I have used them to boost sagging rear springs and to compensate
for the tongue weight of added trailers.  I know many people will
say good and bad things about them so I delete my personal opinions
and only talk about installation.

First try to find a brand that has O-Ring type seals for the lines.
The last set I bought from Sears used double O-Ring seals.  The lines
could be cut to any length, so the excess line was not a problem and
They did not leak in freezing weather.  The seals provided on most
air shocks have the annoying habit of slowly leaking in cold weather,
no matter how much silcone grease is used on the seals.

Second, route the lines carefully.  Tie down excess line to keep it
from hitting the hot exhaust or getting caught when backing up.
Allow enough of play in the lines at the shock to handle the travel
of the rear axle.  If the lines get pulled taught when the car is let
off the jacks after installation, they are too short!!


			Rick Schieve