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blown240 02-26-2011 01:02 AM

Shortened Air Shocks
 
I am looking for air shocks that will work for the rear of my 66 GMC Suburban. I want air shocks to help when towing. Buy I am going to lower it 5" so I am worried that a stock air shock will be too long.

Does anyone know an application or part number of what I am looking for?

THANKS!!

scotts62 02-26-2011 11:28 AM

Re: Shortened Air Shocks
 
Could move the shock mounts up to make up some difference. I dont think they make them for lowered rides though.

kieth 02-26-2011 11:43 AM

Re: Shortened Air Shocks
 
Are burbs on spring or coils, the coils would be easy to lower and just go to a true air ride to lower it. Kieth

lakeroadster 02-26-2011 11:58 AM

Re: Shortened Air Shocks
 
If it has coils why not use Air Lift overload bags inside the coils? I researched this for my '65 pickup.

This thread discusses bags and air shocks: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=air

Hope this helps.

blown240 02-26-2011 12:07 PM

Re: Shortened Air Shocks
 
Its got leaf springs.

lakeroadster 02-26-2011 12:21 PM

Re: Shortened Air Shocks
 
How about some load levelers? http://stengelbros.com/AirLiftAirAux.Springs.htm

Or if you are up for a little research, go to this site: http://www.monroe.com/catalog/docume...engthSheet.pdf

Page down to the air shock section and see if they have an air shock length that matches what you are looking for.

blown240 02-26-2011 01:37 PM

Re: Shortened Air Shocks
 
I checked the monroe site. They dont offer what I am looking for. I guess, worst case, I can just move the shock mount.


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