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: Stock air suspention is sagging on one side.


mikes72ss
Sep 28th, 09, 10:41 PM
I haven't posted in awhile and I feel bad. I noticed that the driver side of my 72 SS is starting to sag a bit. I sort of measured it just now and it seems to be sagging by a half inch. I do have the air shocks and not sure what to do. I though about draining all the air and refilling but I don't want to damage anything. Any thoughts on what to do or how to solve this problem without changing them out? Any feedback would be great. :) Thanks in advance!

72sbc427
Sep 29th, 09, 1:04 AM
As the springs get old it is common for the driver side to sag more due to it being the side that normally gets more use. If you are set on using air shocks (they kill traction), then make it so each side has it's own fill spot instead of both lines to one. This will also help some with body roll preventing air from passing side to side. You can then set each side individually to the desired height.

mikes72ss
Sep 30th, 09, 9:54 AM
Thanks for the response. When I posted it I didn't mention that it is only the rear of the car. The front springs are fine, just the driver side air shock. I think I am going to release all the air and refill it. At that point I will be able to tell if I need to replace them.

jefft28
Oct 26th, 09, 12:47 AM
the rear has springs also.. well atleast my 68 does lol..