Post by protouring442 on Oct 21, 2008 11:49:24 GMT -5
Is the problem only with upper shock mounts failing/collapsing?
Or did the under body also suffer damage?
The manufacturers don't use air shocks for a very good reason. They design the spring rates and shock valving to work together. If you're wanting to raise the ride height you have several better options than air shocks - and the best option is NEW SPRINGS. Talk to a place that can do the job right - make springs to give you what you want, and recommend shocks that will work well with the revised spring rates and height.
Actually, many manufacturers did use air shocks from the factory. The problems you are speaking of come from either using the air shocks as a bandaid due to a broken or worn out spring or using them to have that oh-so-silly jacked up look. Air shocks, when used for their proper function, as a load leveling system, work very well and are usually not too hard on the car. They can in fact make a car with a load (such as a trailer) much safer to drive.
Shiny Side Up!
Bill