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skidrowpete
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shocks

Post by skidrowpete »

has anyone installed air shocks on the front of an awd astro van

LiftedAWDAstro
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Re: shocks

Post by LiftedAWDAstro »

Yes, I did and I do not recommend them. They made the ride remind me of a mid 80's Caddy where it just floats along over everything. It was a very bouncy ride.
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2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition

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1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy

Kidhauler
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Post by Kidhauler »

I have a set of gas shocks up front on my 2wd and it gives a great ride and helps the body roll In the corners.
1999 Safari Touring edition.
trailer tow pack with a 3:73 posi
Bucket bench seats, Rear heat, Rear Airconditioning.
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300 000 kms
AirRide air bags in the rear to fix soft stock suspension.
Onboard aircompressor to make it all work nice.
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Re: shocks

Post by Snowgeek »

What gas shocks did you use kidhauler?

I put 5000's on my van when i did the lift just to get started but am thinking that 9000's are in my future. A few guys have run them around here and have liked the adjustability

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Re: shocks

Post by Kidhauler »

Honestly I have no clue the old owner put them in not long before i bought the van.
1999 Safari Touring edition.
trailer tow pack with a 3:73 posi
Bucket bench seats, Rear heat, Rear Airconditioning.
teal green
300 000 kms
AirRide air bags in the rear to fix soft stock suspension.
Onboard aircompressor to make it all work nice.

Vanboozin
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Re: shocks

Post by Vanboozin »

Just ordered these for the front
http://www.kyb.com/products/shocks/gasajust.php

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Re: shocks

Post by Vanboozin »

Put the kyb's in yesturday,old ones were totally shot, liking these so far, handling improvement for sure.
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