C8AX wrote:Some more Loon e Bin. I'm going to put some air shocks in and try them for a more level ride.
It drives fine. Small bit of tire rub in the corners.
Years ago, I had a car that rode too low in the back for my liking.
I put in a set of air shocks.
Gabriel hijackers, as it happens.
Mate, I hated the bloody things.
Air shocks have 2 fundamental problems in my opinion, both stemming from the one design fault.
1) The existing springs in your car are very unlikely to be
exactly the same strength. The air lines were connected by a T-piece and, when I pumped up the pressure, the lift favoured the side of the car with the stronger spring. Unassisted, the car sat level side to side, and handled fine. As soon as air was applied it was evident very quickly that one spring was stronger than the other.
2) Because the two shocks were connected, they caused an exaggeration of body roll. When I cornered, for example, the car naturally tried to lean out, and the air flowed from the shock with the most load on it to the other shock.
A quick google search informs that Gabriel Hijackers can now be had with adjustable coil over spring instead of air bags. Those are the ones I would consider buying.