rear air shocks...

[sugar379c]

I have rear air shocks that were set to 100psi when I bought it.
It felt like i was riding a bull if i hit the slightest bump. I lowered it to 80psi, but i was wondering, how low can i go on psi for daily driving without running the risk of damaging anything?

thanks

[frosty]

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[sugar379c]

What kind of air shocks are you talking about? I dont think air shocks are recommended for a daily driver if you are talking SAW or Fox air shocks.

i'm not sure, i'll have to check when I get home tonight. All i know is that the guy who owned it before me ran the fill-up and release point to a spot next to my gas fill-up. I think he was building it for offroad.. but i'm using it for more of a backup/DD.

[frosty]

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[Ripster]

Sounds like this is what you have:


Air Shocks

Air shocks are designed for light duty vehicles that haul loads or tow trailers on an occasional basis. They can inflate from 20 psi to 150 psi while maintaining level vehicle height, even while the vehicle is loaded.

Note: Air shocks are only available for the rear of a vehicle, there are no front vehicle applications. Vehicle suspension, tires, and transmission are limiting factors in the load carrying ability of a vehicle. Where more support and capability are required, loadlevelers are recommended.

Note: Newer trucks with a Height Sensing Brake Proportioning Valve or Height Sensitive Electronics (most notably ABS brakes) are not suitable for air shocks as they will compromise the braking and safety of the vehicle. For these vehicles, a loadleveler would most likely be the only alternative if applicable.

[sugar379c]

that sounds exactly like what i have. i'll try to get some pics tonight and post them up here, hopefully then i can get some good info. thanks =]

[sugar379c]

ok here's the pics... even got a pic of the sticker with the brand name i took off of them that was about to fall off. let me know if you guys have any info for me...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/sugar379c/jeep%20stuff%20and%20fun%20stuff/th_100_1004.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/sugar379c/jeep%20stuff%20and%20fun%20stuff/?action=view&current=100_1004.jpg)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/sugar379c/jeep%20stuff%20and%20fun%20stuff/th_100_1003.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/sugar379c/jeep%20stuff%20and%20fun%20stuff/?action=view&current=100_1003.jpg)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/sugar379c/jeep%20stuff%20and%20fun%20stuff/th_100_1000.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/sugar379c/jeep%20stuff%20and%20fun%20stuff/?action=view&current=100_1000.jpg)

[Ripster]

1. Try Google, it will provide a wealth of knowledge.
2. Run whatever pressure provides the best ride from 20 to 160 psi.
3. IMHO If you run them at max pressure for a long period of time, they will probably break off the shock mounts.
4. This type of air shock is better suited for a jacked up in the rear mid 70's white trash Trans Am than for a Jeep, but much like the shackle lift, they'll work for now.

[atjeep]

4. This type of air shock is better suited for a jacked up in the rear mid 70's white trash Trans Am than for a Jeep, but much like the shackle lift, they'll work for now.
When I first saw this thread I was thinking the same thing, only in the primer grey Duster variety. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[sugar379c]

oh well... i'm stuck with them for now. they're better than nothing for the time being. as the cash flow starts coming in, they'll be one of the first things to get replaced.

[atjeep]

oh well... i'm stuck with them for now. they're better than nothing for the time being. as the cash flow starts coming in, they'll be one of the first things to get replaced.

Wasn't making fun, I just got a chuckle because I hadn't seen those kind of air shocks since ... a long time ago. Didn't know they still made them.
I would do like Ripster said and run them as low as you can (comfortably) to minimize wear and tear on the shock mounts, and on you.

[frosty]

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[sugar379c]

well i'm used to the rough ride from my last YJ (without air shocks) so I know how that should feel, doesn't bother me a bit. it just felt like i was riding a bull when i got this new jeep. figured it had something to do with the rear shocks and it did. i'm not sure if i want to take it down to 20 but i may go as low as 40 and see how that works out. i have it at 80psi now. it was at 100psi when i got it with a max of 200psi as per the air fill-valve warning label.

[Ripster]

When I first saw this thread I was thinking the same thing, only in the primer grey Duster variety. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

With regards to the WT Trans Am, I was unfortunately speaking from personal experience. :doh:

[atjeep]

With regards to the WT Trans Am, I was unfortunately speaking from personal experience. :doh:

It wasn't mine, but I did ride shotgun in said primer grey Duster. :chair: