ROLEXrifleman Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Looking to replace the rear shocks in the firebird and curious who if anyone uses air shocks? With the added weight of the stereo is it a good idea to change the shocks to air or something else ot just keep it OEM? For that matter should teh springs be replaced? Figure the car will gain at least 350 pound in the back. TIA Rolex you sicken me. Just let me finish my pie ~ Juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karkov Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I have used air shocks, yes shock not bags, in 3 different vehicles, some loaded heavily and I have never had a problem yet. I have also used 2 different types of air bags on 2 different vehicles. On my current Tahoe I got air bags and air shocks and again no problem. I would buy air shocks again if I had to FYI 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corona_jeff Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Will help some. Used some years ago. Will allow you to increase weight by 2-300ib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROLEXrifleman Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 the car is a 98, so I would think with 100K on the odometer and being 16 years old the rears are gone. Being a firebird (3.8 V6) is has "sport" deCarbon shocks and separate springs. So you guys are saying go ahead and swap with something like this: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=93940&cc=1305425 http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=3879510&cc=1305425 how bout the springs? And to add another twist..... I may be putting a set of 19"s on it, will that add to the equation? Rolex you sicken me. Just let me finish my pie ~ Juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karkov Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I really can't answer all that, lol. Basically if I was you, I would put the shocks on, put the stereo in, then wee what your clearance/squat is like and see if you can fit the 19". Might not be able to have the best of both worlds. I really don't know though. The air shocks I have always used have seemed to impress me. I usually buy Monroe and because of vehicles they have always been different kits than the one you posted BUT it looks very similar. I have had them on a 1992 Chevy S10, a 1997 Chevy Silverado, and now my 2007 Tahoe. In my Tahoe I have almost 750 lbs just in batteries and these shocks raise it up. in my Silverado the leaf springs seamed to have lost some of their spring, I put the air shocks on and I could load my 800 lb (by itself) ATV in the back and it would sit level with 2 people in cab, gas cans etc.etc. I just don't want to tell you it would work and have it not work out for you. =/ 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 My 85 Camaro had air shocks on it. Worked Great !!! Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickup1 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Either one of those looked like it would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman99 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Any suggestions for a 97 mustang like kits or a link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCS530 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I have air shocks in my blazer. They have about 40 lbs. usually to keep it level. 90 lbs. lifts it about 2 inches so I can pull my trailer. Work just fine for me. Several systems, several vehicles. Always changing! 2013 MECA State Champion (trunk 1) 2014 MECA State Champion (mod 4) 2014 MECA state Champion (Park and Pound 4) 2014 DBDRAG 6th place North America Finals (SS1-2) 2014 BASS RACE 6th place North America Finals (139.9) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Kyle Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 I'm looking for a solution for my 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. I was looking to get air shocks but they are only available for the early year models which are 02-down so it won't fit. Does anyone with the same year model Grand Marquis, Crown Vic, or Town Car have this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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