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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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I want to remove my monosprings and replace them with air shocks. Yeah I know not as good as coilovers but with them I could mount a aie pump and adjust my ride height anytime.

Has anyone done this?
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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You could be the first.
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There is one member who has posted pictures of his air shocks twice, but not responded to requests for more information.

Corvette Central offers an Air Ride Suspension package for ~3K:

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050F
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Air shocks are not the same as springs.

Theres a reason why nobody else does it.
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by leesvet
Air shocks are not the same as springs.

Theres a reason why nobody else does it.
what is the reason? They both support weight do they not?
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