Air shock question...

[myasylum]

I just got new springs, and a new 8 3/4 rear end. I realized the only thing I didn't buy was new shocks... Whoops!

I did end up putting everything together, and I just put in my old air shocks, it's just temporary. With these new springs, I've realized I don't need air shocks at all (That was the point). BUT... I would like to resell these. Does it ruin the shocks to run them without air? They are only about a year old. I could put air in them, but the car really doesnt need to be any higher then it already is I'll probaly be using them for about a week or two. I'm not real sure how the "air shock" works.

Thanks!

 

[RH62]

shouldnt hurt them but they arnt doing much... may wanna just put a few pounds in them.

 

[Burntorange70]

Not sure with air shocks but know it is not good on air bags. I would run them at 3-5 PSI to be safe.

 

[RustyRatRod]

No. Without air they act like regular shocks. Unless they are worn out.

 

[mopardads67]

I just installed some air shocks and the instructions said Do Not Use Without Air.

 

[RustyRatRod]

The El Camino and GMC Sprint came from the factory with air shocks. They could be adjusted from zero to ride like a regular shock to pumped up to take a heavy load. It was in the owners manual. Maybe the aftermarket air shocks are different. I have run them before with no air and never had a problem.

 

[mopardads67]

The El Camino and GMC Sprint came from the factory with air shocks. They could be adjusted from zero to ride like a regular shock to pumped up to take a heavy load. It was in the owners manual. Maybe the aftermarket air shocks are different. I have run them before with no air and never had a problem.

Ok sure.But why would you buy airshocks just to run them without air?I like you stroker you're funny

 

[tiltsix]

I have a set of Monroe Max air shocke on my Dart and the instructions say min 20 lbs.Dont know why.

 

[Bad Sport]

An air shock is a regular shock with air assist. You can run them with minimal air or inflate to aid in weight carrying ability. I just took some of my car to replace them with coilovers, I ran mine with 5 LBS to keep the air bag from chafing.