david85
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Anyone tried air shocks on their cars or trucks? I'm finding plenty of info for air bags that are used for load leveling, but not much info on using shocks and struts.
So far, I can identify the convoluted style bags, which are for load leveling and not good for lifts since they stiffen when aired up (loaded or not). Rolling sleeve bags tend to be more supple and have better ride with longer travel. I'm not too sure about air shocks but I think they tend to get stiff when aired up (similar to convoluted bags).
Apparently the later GMC SUVs use them for variable ride height and I'm wondering if something could be retrofitted to an older vehicle.
It looks like GM is using a compact air shock that resembles the rolling sleeve style, but much more compact, and able to fit in tighter spots (like where a conventional shock could fit). Here's an example of some aftermarket replacements:
Vigor Air Strut
My thought is to try replacing the regular shocks with some of these and see if I can gain a couple inches in non-permanent height.
Am I nuts? Anyone else tried this?
So far, I can identify the convoluted style bags, which are for load leveling and not good for lifts since they stiffen when aired up (loaded or not). Rolling sleeve bags tend to be more supple and have better ride with longer travel. I'm not too sure about air shocks but I think they tend to get stiff when aired up (similar to convoluted bags).
Apparently the later GMC SUVs use them for variable ride height and I'm wondering if something could be retrofitted to an older vehicle.
It looks like GM is using a compact air shock that resembles the rolling sleeve style, but much more compact, and able to fit in tighter spots (like where a conventional shock could fit). Here's an example of some aftermarket replacements:
Vigor Air Strut
My thought is to try replacing the regular shocks with some of these and see if I can gain a couple inches in non-permanent height.
Am I nuts? Anyone else tried this?