Air shocks?

this is my first post so im sorry if I do something wrong

I recently acquired a 1973 dart sport, it came with rear air shocks. The right one is toast. It badly leaks and needs to be replaced.
I don't know much about shocks so that's why im here. Im wondering if I should replace the old ones with new ones? or should I try to convert them back to the original coil springs? Im trying to restore this on a budget since im in High school and don't have much money after purchasing the car, so keep that in mind when replying

Thanks for the help
Zach

Gabriel Hi Jackers aren't bad (high school budget also). Mine were around $70 if I remember correctly.

OOOOHHH NNNOOO...not another air shock thread....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OP...do a search for "air shocks" and see what comes up...you'll be amazed!

By the way, if your "originals" had coils, they would have been "Load Levellers". Your car has leaf rear springs.

Welcome to FABO Zach!!!

Are the current "air shocks" there for tire clearance or just ride height...the raked look?

I'd love to see a pic of your car if it's possible and you have the time and the ability to post one...

Welcome Zach,
Yep...You picked a doozy of a question for your first.
Not an air shock fan here. Rip that junk out of there and put on a nice set of Monroe's or KYB's.

I've got a set of almost new air shocks for cheap if you want a quick fix for now and I am also in Minnesota ( Twin Cities). PM me if ya want more info. Your profile looks like you are from Eagan.... only a couple miles from me

Mobile customs has a nice offer. Should you want to replace the air shocks with air shocks. However, below is my honest opinion. Having been there and done that as well as at your age.

Air shocks are good for "That" hot rod rake. They help in tire clearance issues.
There best used as intended, and the above sentence is not it.
They are load leveling shocks.
If you want that hit rod stance, it is best to purchase a set of new springs from ESPO.com and ask for a 1 inch over bend or bent spring.

Then install a set of decent shocks like mentioned above. Monroe's or KYB's. There decent prices and won't break the bank.

Those shocks are cheaper than the air shocks.
The springs are only slightly more than the air shocks. I know you said you didn't have a lot of money being in high school, but this is the best way to go that doesn't take a lot of money. It is very very we'll worth the expense. And this route I highly recommend.

Welcome aboard! Post some pictures!

I've got Airshocks on the back of quite a few of my vehicles. They're actually designed for Load Leveling (like some others mentioned), for Trucks and such. Not really for "Raking" a car, but they do that pretty well if you keep the pressure set low (some rake without a harsh ride)

The Airshocks on the back of my '73 340 Duster have been on there since the 70's, when my dad installed em. They're set at 60psi.

Have airshocks on the back of my 74 too, slapped em on in 2006 I believe. The Airshocks on my '74 have a regular shock inside them as well, I can air em down completely and they'll function as a regular shock. Not sure who made em, they're pretty old (they were installed on my '73 340 Dart Sport when I bought it about 15 years ago)

Once I cranked the Airshocks on my '73 Duster up to 150psi... My D50 was broke down (radiator, fan and a few other things) and I needed some cash to buy parts for it. So I pulled the '73 Duster in front of the shop, maxed the pressure on the Airshocks and then proceeded to load 800 pounds worth of Car Batteries, Aluminum and Stainless Steel in the trunk and hauled the stuff to the Recycling Center with a 340 Duster

Every time I hit a small bump or went around a turn, those 29x14.5-14" Rear Tires would howl against the Tubs & Quarter Panels.

Air shocks are ok if you dont run them hard. Too much air. And I think you mean leaf springsunless someone has done a conversion.