The valve is also behind the passenger seat in mine. How do I check the pressure? Just put a gauge to it like I would to a tire? There are also two thin clear hoses coming from both shocks to some little valve, I guess, of some sort with screwable caps at each end for each hose. (Sorry for the bad description, but it's the best I could do!) What is this for?
Also, how do I know when the air shocks go bad? I'm sorry for all the questions, but like i said, I've never dealt with air shocks in my life!
Thanks,
Gino
Dale McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Gino,Air shocks were standard on my 67 Elky but not sure about other year Elkys. Someone removed them long ago but I have a set on my 67 SS that I've had for quite a few years without problems. Some people like 'em, some hate 'em. Some will even claim they break shock mounts because they or someone they know had one break - so it must be true for all air shocks, right? I ran out of gas in a grey car one time so I'm hesitant to ever drive a gray car again. (doh!)First, if air shocks are used for they are intended to be used for - that being to level the vehicle when there's a load - they'll last for years. If they're used to jack up the rear end they won't last usually due to too much air pressure (rough ride) and too much air for too long. You should run a minimum amount of air (usually 10-15 lbs) - never run them without air as it'll break the internals.You should have a fill valve (my Elky's is located behind the passenger seat on the rear sill). On my SS, it's located behind the license plate next to the gas tank filler. Remember that air expands as it heats and contracts as it cools. Could be the cause of the height changing ever so often. If you don't know where the fill valve is, you can't be adding or removing air. If you NEVER haul anything and feel more comfortable, replace them with standard shocks. Me, I take luggage for two, tools, folding chairs, cameras, a computer, and lots of other "stuff" when I drive to car shows and so I'll increase the air pressure to compensate for the loaded trunk.Dale McIntosh
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gino Espinosa
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 1:02 PM
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Subject: [Chevelle-List] air shocksI need some educating here. I have never dealt with air shocks or nor know much about them (except that they use air...duh) I also know that the ride isn't very nice. Anyways, I've noticed on my 64 Elky that sometimes the rear will look really high and other times, it doesn't look as bad, but still high though. So what's the deal with these shocks? How do I take all the air out of them? Should I just dump the air shocks and swap them for regular shocks? I'll send a picture in a separate email. Thanks in advance.
Gino
