Shortened Air Shocks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blown240 · 02-26-2011, 01:02 AM

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

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

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

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

Its got leaf springs.

*lakeroadster* · 02-26-2011, 12:21 PM

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

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

02-26-2011, 01:02 AM	#1
blown240 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 772	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!!

02-26-2011, 11:28 AM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	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. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-26-2011, 11:43 AM	#3
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	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

02-26-2011, 11:58 AM	#4
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	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. Last edited by lakeroadster; 02-26-2011 at 12:01 PM.

02-26-2011, 12:07 PM	#5
blown240 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 772	Re: Shortened Air Shocks Its got leaf springs.

02-26-2011, 12:21 PM	#6
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	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. Last edited by lakeroadster; 02-26-2011 at 12:54 PM.

02-26-2011, 01:37 PM	#7
blown240 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 772	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. Last edited by blown240; 02-26-2011 at 01:38 PM.



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