Who Sells Air Shocks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vtblazer · 10-02-2004, 06:36 AM

Trying to find some air shocks for my 71 2wd, coil sprung truck and can't

find any, they are listed for leaf spring suspension but not for coils. Who sells 'em for a coil rear???
I want to be able to tow with this truck and need to be able to "pump up" the rear suspension when thing's get heavy.

*rage'nrat638* · 10-02-2004, 06:41 AM

does it have the heavy duth rear springs or the light duty?????

the heavy duty ....the coils are evenly spaced...
the light duty are tight in the center and wider on each end
http://cgi.msn.ebay.com/ebaymotors/w...e=STRK:MESE:IT

vtblazer · 10-02-2004, 08:05 AM

Good to know...mine are light duty.
Wanna sell me those you have listed on e-bay or should I just bid on them?
PM sent.
Thanks

*1972C10* · 10-02-2004, 10:59 AM

www.autozone.com They sell gabriels.

flip66 · 10-02-2004, 11:19 AM

might also try load lever shocks they have springs around the shock little rough ridding when not loaded though

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 10-02-2004, 01:25 PM

Advance auto parts have them. Monroes sp

**StingRay** · 10-02-2004, 02:23 PM

The stock shock brackets aren't strong enough to handle shocks by themselves. Adding suspension load to them is asking for trouble. I have had to replace lower shock brackets a couple of times on my truck in the last dozen years.

Tx Firefighter · 10-02-2004, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StingRay

The stock shock brackets aren't strong enough to handle shocks by themselves. Adding suspension load to them is asking for trouble. I have had to replace lower shock brackets a couple of times on my truck in the last dozen years.

The man does have a valid point....

maybe those airbags that go in the middle of the coil springs would be better.

vtblazer · 10-02-2004, 07:02 PM

Hadn't thought about that...thanks for the input.
I think I'll be trying the heavy duty springs I just purchased from rage'nrat638
first and see how it handles the loads from there. Next would be the air bags in the coils. (thanks TX Firefighter)
Gotta luv the board...ask and you shall receive.

**GSFMECH** · 10-02-2004, 09:26 PM

Another thing that works pretty good if you can find them is the optional overload. It is an eliptical leaf spring that has a bracket and bolts in at the rear of the frame. There is a plate that sandwich's in between the rear end housing and trailing arm and has a rubber bumper. When the truck drops the spring makes contact with the bumper. I used to have a set and they worked pretty good.
Mike

*rage'nrat638* · 10-02-2004, 10:03 PM

THEY WILL BE GETTING DROPPED OFF AT FED-X TOMARROW MY FRIEND.....

FELL FREE TO CHECK MY STORE.....I NEED CASH....

I HAVE TON'S OF PARTS LISTED.......

http://stores.ebay.com/RAGENRAT638S-...RUCKPARTS-MORE

PanelDeland · 10-03-2004, 08:36 AM

I think Kingparts has a set of those overload springs.He did a couple weeks ago.You might PM him if you decide to go that way.

10-02-2004, 06:36 AM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Who Sells Air Shocks? Trying to find some air shocks for my 71 2wd, coil sprung truck and can't find any, they are listed for leaf spring suspension but not for coils. Who sells 'em for a coil rear??? I want to be able to tow with this truck and need to be able to "pump up" the rear suspension when thing's get heavy.

10-02-2004, 08:05 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Springs Good to know...mine are light duty. Wanna sell me those you have listed on e-bay or should I just bid on them? PM sent. Thanks

10-02-2004, 01:25 PM	#6
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	Advance auto parts have them. Monroes sp __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

10-02-2004, 02:23 PM	#7
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	The stock shock brackets aren't strong enough to handle shocks by themselves. Adding suspension load to them is asking for trouble. I have had to replace lower shock brackets a couple of times on my truck in the last dozen years. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

10-02-2004, 07:02 PM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Weak Link... Hadn't thought about that...thanks for the input. I think I'll be trying the heavy duty springs I just purchased from rage'nrat638 first and see how it handles the loads from there. Next would be the air bags in the coils. (thanks TX Firefighter) Gotta luv the board...ask and you shall receive.

10-02-2004, 06:41 AM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	does it have the heavy duth rear springs or the light duty????? the heavy duty ....the coils are evenly spaced... the light duty are tight in the center and wider on each end http://cgi.msn.ebay.com/ebaymotors/w...e=STRK:MESE:IT

10-02-2004, 10:59 AM	#4
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	www.autozone.com They sell gabriels.

10-02-2004, 11:19 AM	#5
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	might also try load lever shocks they have springs around the shock little rough ridding when not loaded though

10-02-2004, 09:26 PM	#10
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Another thing that works pretty good if you can find them is the optional overload. It is an eliptical leaf spring that has a bracket and bolts in at the rear of the frame. There is a plate that sandwich's in between the rear end housing and trailing arm and has a rubber bumper. When the truck drops the spring makes contact with the bumper. I used to have a set and they worked pretty good. Mike

10-02-2004, 10:03 PM	#11
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Hd Rear Springs.... THEY WILL BE GETTING DROPPED OFF AT FED-X TOMARROW MY FRIEND..... FELL FREE TO CHECK MY STORE.....I NEED CASH.... I HAVE TON'S OF PARTS LISTED....... http://stores.ebay.com/RAGENRAT638S-...RUCKPARTS-MORE

10-03-2004, 08:36 AM	#12
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	I think Kingparts has a set of those overload springs.He did a couple weeks ago.You might PM him if you decide to go that way. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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