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Old 09-04-2009, 07:32 PM   #1
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i have air shocks on the rear of my car i have also boxed the lower control arms and the track bar does any one else have this setup or similar if so please comment on your experience with the ride
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Old 09-04-2009, 07:48 PM   #2
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all i can say is that air shocks are a really bad idea. They put way to much stress on the upper shock mount and can tear the sheetmetal.
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thanks i will keep that in mind maybe i will reinforce that area or come up with something else to keep the rear raised up
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Old 09-04-2009, 08:11 PM   #4
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you could always get stronger springs, or air bags for the springs
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