Air Shocks

[Andrew W. Blenko]

My 1976 Superior 54" ambulance is equipped with air shocks in the rear. Maybe there is no "right or wrong" pressure since it only affects ride quality, but does anyone know an acceptable pressure range for these? I don't want to blow them out.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Tim Prieur]

Andrew, more knowledgeable souls on here than me suggested I use about 50 psi, which takes about 1-2 seconds to fill the shocks on my 76 Superior. I never faced any issue. My advice, start lowish, and build up to this number. You will see the rear end rise.

 

[Daniel Scully]

From the Gabreil high jacker air shock home page.

• Air pressure of 25 min – 200 max psi

 

[John ED Renstrom]

Your using them to level out your car. Pick a flat spot measure it at the front of the rocker and the rear. Put enough air in it to level it. Then add 400 lb in the rear to simulate one attendant and pt. Then level it again. Full loaded this is what you need to carry in the shocks. It will all matter what you putting in the car and were.

 

[Paul Steinberg]

If they don't have air in them, the rubber boots will wear and eventually leak. That is why there is a minimum air requirement. Check often because they all have some leakage, unless they were just installed.