air shocks
09-04-2009, 06:32 PM
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Car: 83 berlinetta
Engine: 305 roller motor
Transmission: th350
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.08
air shocks
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
09-04-2009, 06:48 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 92 Firebird
Engine: 408 sbc, 3.1L of raw power
Transmission: TKO600, T5
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3:70 trutac, 3:23 torsion
Re: air shocks
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.
09-04-2009, 07:04 PM
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Car: 83 berlinetta
Engine: 305 roller motor
Transmission: th350
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.08
Re: air shocks
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
09-04-2009, 07:11 PM
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Transmission: TKO600, T5
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3:70 trutac, 3:23 torsion
Re: air shocks
you could always get stronger springs, or air bags for the springs
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