Posted by Brandon on December 29, 1998 at 17:15:17:
In Reply to: Re: SFA Revistited... Getting a hold of JC Whitney cat? posted by T.L. on December 29, 1998 at 15:00:59:
Maybe this isn't the best way to fix the problem, but I'm a highschool student on a very limited budget and I figured this is better than tearing up the sidewalls on my tires. I don't know if all air shocks are like this, but these are Monroe Air Adjustable Shocks. They have the regular shock absorber underneath and a separate air chamber over the top for adjusting the height. Is this the way all of them are? I do plan on getting the springs eventually.
: We've already had this discussion. Air shocks will destroy the upper shock mounts on a Maverick if you run more than about 25psi. It's like using bailing wire and duct tape to fix a problem. They also leak and just like tires, need periodic refilling of air. the plastic air lines get brittle from heat & cold and crack. Also, when the car leans to one side, that air has to go somewhere: it pushes out of one shock and into the other causing poor handling. Air shocks have ONE purpose--TRAILER TOWING. If you don't tow a trailer, you shouldn't use them.. If one buys these new springs, they'll NEVER have deal with the problem again---EVER.
: BTW--I got my catalog in just 3 days...
: : You can request a free catalog online at http://www.jcwhitneyusa.com/ but it might take a month to get there and it doesn't sound like you're in the mood to wait. I'd give you their phone# but my dad took my catalog to work. I hate to bring this up again, but I just installed air shocks and got a good 4 inches or so with little or no loss in handling/comfort except what you're going to get from raising the rear end anyway.
: : : Right.... By SPRING DAMMNIT!!! I will be doing the new spring thing... TL said they were running about $110 for the two sets plus another $18 for the shackles or so? Well then, even if I have to eat RAMEN for a month I'm gonna get em!!!!
: : : I need the specs... I know you said four leaf but in order not to sound like the compleat ignoramous (and to save myself from the heartbreak of sending 'em back) I need to know, a) what to ask for directly b)how the hell to get a hold of them!!
: : : Just curious... how much lift can I expect from this? I NEED to do SOMETHING that's visible on the outside.... :)