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I have a weak leaf spring on my 59 Squarebird. Can anyone give me some input on using air shocks to bring up the side that is sagging? I am planning on putting air shocks on the rear and using separate air lines so that I can adjust the sagging side. Will this work?
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TJ
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Sure it works. Depending on the ride you're looking for, you may want to pressurize only one side.Member, Sons of the American Revolution
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Yes, it'll work, but not ideal. Unless you use an onboard compressor you'll be lookig for gas stations so you can add air to the shocks, and running a car with more air pressure in one shock than the other, on the same axle, affects ride and handling. Not a lot, granted, but it's not the best situation. I'd recommend that you pull the springs and have a spring shop reset them, or make new ones if required. It'll be a little more costly, but not a lot more than buying new air shocks, lines, and plumbing the system in.Comment
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Alistair is right, new springs are the best solution on many levels.
But if this is an economic issue, a simple shim will work and it's practically free.
Air shocks will cost around $80/pair.
New leaf springs cost about $200.
If you pop for the new springs, your ride will improve dramatically and you can save the cost of the air shocks. Install a set of gas shocks and new tires, and your ride will be like new.
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