air shocks

[Doofy]

Any opinions on air shocks? I just finished installing a set of Monroe air shocks on the rear of the ol Ranger. Easy, took about a half hour. Last year, I added a pair of helper springs to take some of the droop out (and, they did). The more I looked at those helper springs, the more I worried. It looks like they put a lot of stress on the main leaf. Thus, air shocks! I can raise the ass end up 6 inches, or more.
Ass end isn't dragging, now.

I installed the tee to keep the pressure equal on both sides but I may switch them over to individual air valves. The air-line kit was very cheaply made (plastic). I'd much rather have brass. Also, since rangers tend to droop a little more on the drivers side, because of the weight of the gas tank, I think individual air valves would solve that problem, too.

Any thoughts?

 

[JamesC]

I have always thought they were a good idea, and have been considering putting a set in my truck, it seems like a nice economical way of have a adjustable height suspension.

 

[Doofy]

Well, it has been 35 years since my last air shock install. They were on a 63 T-Bird and were Gabriel instead of Monroe. I'm hoping the cold weather doesn't tear them up. For $65, it is sure worth a try.

 

[Frank The Tank]

I have them on my drag car..... camaro.

They ride like balls, get some spacers if you have oversized tires in case you tear a line off or anything, it's happened to me b4.

But they are very effective.... I run 90 lbs I'm guessing your closer to 75 for actual driving.

Frank