Whats the best shock to use with air bags? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dagall · 01-29-2018, 05:36 PM

I have look at old posts back to 2003. There are tons of posts pertaining to a static drop, and older posts that say to go with a Blue Monroe shock with air bags. I don't think they make those anymore.

So, with the current 2018 market...air bag setup, frame on the ground, low ride height. What is the best to run?

Ekliptix · 01-29-2018, 05:43 PM

The best quality? Probably the Ride Tech HQ Series shocks.
Here they are with bags (front shown): http://www.ridetech.com/products/coo...for-63-87-c10/

CPP gas shocks are affordable though. They work on my drop (4.5F/6R).

PNs (F/R):
CLP-CPP4052G
CLP-CPP4809G

dagall · 01-30-2018, 10:57 AM

Thanks for the info, I checked and the ride techs are a little out of my price range. The CPP shocks look good. Anyone else, what are you using for your air bag set up?

**HO455** · 01-30-2018, 10:47 PM

There isn't one perfect shock as there are too many ways to bag your truck. Everything from pull the springs and stick whatever bags you have around to lay the frame trucks on 24" wheels. Too many different shock lengths not to mention ride preferences or budget.

01-29-2018, 05:36 PM	#1
dagall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ocoee, FL Posts: 25	Whats the best shock to use with air bags? I have look at old posts back to 2003. There are tons of posts pertaining to a static drop, and older posts that say to go with a Blue Monroe shock with air bags. I don't think they make those anymore. So, with the current 2018 market...air bag setup, frame on the ground, low ride height. What is the best to run? __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Shortbed/Wood Starting LS1 GTO Swap

01-29-2018, 05:43 PM	#2
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 683	Re: Whats the best shock to use with air bags? The best quality? Probably the Ride Tech HQ Series shocks. Here they are with bags (front shown): http://www.ridetech.com/products/coo...for-63-87-c10/ CPP gas shocks are affordable though. They work on my drop (4.5F/6R). PNs (F/R): CLP-CPP4052G CLP-CPP4809G __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

01-30-2018, 10:57 AM	#3
dagall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ocoee, FL Posts: 25	Re: Whats the best shock to use with air bags? Thanks for the info, I checked and the ride techs are a little out of my price range. The CPP shocks look good. Anyone else, what are you using for your air bag set up? __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Shortbed/Wood Starting LS1 GTO Swap

01-30-2018, 10:47 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Whats the best shock to use with air bags? There isn't one perfect shock as there are too many ways to bag your truck. Everything from pull the springs and stick whatever bags you have around to lay the frame trucks on 24" wheels. Too many different shock lengths not to mention ride preferences or budget. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

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