Air Shock installation

[junkpile]

I have a question on the proper installation of Air Shocks. I personally run coil over shocks on my 69 charger, but i have to ask this question based on several different cars I have seen over the years. i have seen two methods and was wondering which is correct.

1) First method: shock attached to cross member, extended so "air bladder" is exposed, shock attached to lower mount. When filled with air, the bladder expands "puffs out" so you see a good portion of it between the painted sections leaving it exposed to elements and heat under the car.

2) Second method: shock attached to cross member, rear of car is raised (or put on drive on lift) so shock is NOT extended and attached to lower mount. When filled you can not see the bladder, it is inside the upper portion of the shock.

Which way is the correct install? I just have to know.

thanks

 

[69Bee]

I don't see any issue with either way. When they get pumped up with air, the bladder is exposed anyway, and when you let the air out to the min (@40-50psi maybe), the rubber bladder is inside, and not exposed. To be honest, I don't understand the question since it really doesn't matter.

 

[junkpile]

I don't see any issue with either way. When they get pumped up with air, the bladder is exposed anyway, and when you let the air out to the min (@40-50psi maybe), the rubber bladder is inside, and not exposed. To be honest, I don't understand the question since it really doesn't matter.

That's what I figured, but seeing it done each way over and over, I was not sure if it made a difference.

Just glad I changed to coil overs, no more having to add air, and much better grip on the rear tires.

thanks.

 

[duke51]

You are talking about two different brands of air shocks. One the bladder is exposed, the other it is not.

 

[Cranky]

Also, use a separate lines kit no matter what type you use. NEVER use a common line kit on them unless you want an ill handling car....

 

[bkleenfltx]

That's what I figured, but seeing it done each way over and over, I was not sure if it made a difference.

Just glad I changed to coil overs, no more having to add air, and much better grip on the rear tires.

thanks.

So if you figured out the coil overs was a better way....... WHY ask the question? For the record...why would anybody mount a shock to an axle in the lowered position? you always raise the body allowing the axle relieving the tension. Just kinda funny why you would be concerned or even curious thats like me asking how to build a Chevy 454 when I own a Mopar with no intent to own a 454.

 

[junkpile]

So if you figured out the coil overs was a better way....... WHY ask the question? For the record...why would anybody mount a shock to an axle in the lowered position? you always raise the body allowing the axle relieving the tension. Just kinda funny why you would be concerned or even curious thats like me asking how to build a Chevy 454 when I own a Mopar with no intent to own a 454.

reason I was asking was when i bought the car there were air shocks on it, and you could not see the air baldder even with the suspension at full drop. When i changed them out for another set you could because Installed them at full drop. Now I have coil over shocks, no more filling no more fuss, but I would like the back of the car to come up about 3/4 of an inch. Than would give it a slight rake and a better profile. I dont want to go back to air shocks but I cant find a way to get the rear just that little bit higher. I was un sure if keeping the bladder inside the shock would make any difference in terms of longevitity. Right now I like the coil overs (non adjustable) it handles better and no fuss. its Just the car does not sit right in my opinion, and I do not want to lower the front, it sits in its stock position.