Who has used air shocks at one time or another?

[Jonnyuma]

You're supposed to use CLAMPS too?

 

[WileE]

First time I put a pair of Gabriel Hi-jackers on my Charger (along with a pair of Thrush mufflers) in 1972. Why, I needed quick & cheap clearance for wider tires to run the car. And, it was the "look" of the day, whether you needed clearance or not. It was a cleaner way to do it, you didn't want to get goofed on by using the ugly shackles. I added Thrushes for the "sound" to go with the "look".

 

[DOBAGUY]

I've had them on my 77 Doba for the past 18 years since I got her. I use them for the clearance on the larger tires on the back and the more air the stiffer the ride but since I don't race the old girl she has never complained or had issues of any kind other than a scuffed oil pan from speed bumps. It's just me but I still prefer the wedge look with the high backend, lowered front combined with the long front end. Triple black, de-chromed with t-tops just looks cool and floats down the highway turning heads along the way.

 

[Jonnyuma]

Got Pix?

 

[moperformance]

When we went on the 2005 Hot Rod Power tour I installed a pair of High Jackers on the Bee because of the amount or personal items (aka:crap) the 3 of us took for the 10 day rood trip. At that time it ran a dual line branching off to each shock. When one side went down it pushed the other side up going around a big sweeping curve at speed (80 ish). Now I've got a single line running to each shock and run may be 35lbs. There still there and nice to have if the thing gets loaded up with people or what ever.

 

[1971RR]

I used to have them on my 71 RR. They came in handy for hurricanes. Put 90 psi. in them and turn the front torsion bars all the way up. I had a good 7" of ground clearance for traversing water (it was my daily driver at the time). Hurricane leaves, drop the torsion bars back down and drop the shocks to 30-35 psi. Never had any problems with them. I still have them but they are not on the car.

 

[Jonnyuma]

I'm glad this thread got a bump. I've seen the same question asked a few times in other categories but wasn't able to provide a link to the thread at the time.
Its a legit question and is kinda like "which carb", "which cam", "what stall speed", "what ring &pinion" questions that show up so often on forums like this one.
Opinions vary, owners vary, intended usage and budgets and aesthetic tastes vary.
Air shocks are not a high performance shock.
Got bux? A 4- (or 5) link with adjustable coilovers.
Broke? Air shocks will work just fine provided you don't ask too much of them (or that rusty crossmember you're bolting 'em to).

 

[Red63440]

When I bought my 63 there was a set of Monroe air shocks on it. One line to each shock..they were on there because the rear springs were so worn out the tire would go all the way up into the wheel well without them. They are sitting in the garage now but not on the car. I had a set on my 71 Challenger due to big tires and it rode like a truck.

 

[waygun]

The waygun's springs are bagged and I have air shocks on her now.
Using them as a band aid since I do haul schtuff with it.
She is my daily driver and kinda hard to take it off the road to replace the springs.
Not to mention,the wagon specific shackles are not in repop and I am leary if they would survive from the repair.
I dont mind the ride.
It is not that harsh after you play with the pressure enough to level the car.I find 45 PSI is good when the car is empty.
Here she is hunkered down before the air shocks.

After the air shocks

 

[mopar nut]

I installed them on a 75 Roadrunner and never had a problem and I drove the hell out of that car.I also put them on my 75 Cordoba and my 71 Dart. I believe they are Highjackers. The first set I bought was from Kmart in 1983. I like the way the car sits with them and I never had a problem with the ride or with the handling. Never broke anything either.

 

[plumbeeper]

There's been a set of air shocks on the back of our 70 RR since about '80. Had to use them back then with big wheels and tires and road trippin' with all your buddies. Never did take them off. Still run a little air in them just cause the leaf springs are weak. Line on each shock runs to one "T"

Dave

 

[oldbee]

Had set with individual lines on a '66 Chevelle SS with 396/325 & Powerglide. Open rearend, but with 70# in the rt. & #30 in the left(????) that would posi both tires equally every time. Then I got smart & sold it and got a '68 Bee.

 

[mrkinger]

My 65 Belvedere had them and removed them asap.My car was designed to ride on the springs not air shocks.Not recommended.

 

[muttley]

I have them on my 64 Dodge Polara as we speak. I also have the torsion bars jacked up as high as them will go. The car looks to be from the time period. The car sits high and looks great. It rides stiff as hell but that's fine with me. Mutt

 

[Cranky]

My 65 Belvedere had them and removed them asap.My car was designed to ride on the springs not air shocks.Not recommended.

These cars weren't designed to have 800+ horsepower either but a lot of us do it anyways.....just sayin :headbang:

 

[oldbee]

Per Cranky--if I remember reading correctly, the 727 torqueflite was originally designed
for200-250 horsepower? Sure took a lot more than that!!