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rsbadura Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2009 Posts: 656 Location: Berlin, Germany
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:52 am Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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Hello,
LivinInnaVWBus wrote: |
What PSI did you put in them? |
I use ~60 psi (4 kg / cm2) to be horizontally for car shows and meetings without passengers in front.
Documentation and manometer gauge (as I wrote already above):
minimum 20 psi (1,4 kg / cm2) to
critical* 90 psi (6 kg / cm2)
absolute maximum** 110 - 150 psi (8 - 10 kg / cm2)
* "may place undue stress on vehicle mounting brackets and may decrease the life of the air unit and mounting bushings"
** "with the evhicle in fully loaded condition"
porn king wrote: |
Are you still using your air shocks on the rear ? |
yes, since 2010 - and more than 25000 miles including trips to rough streets in Africa and Asia...
regards, _________________ Rolf-Stephan Badura
1970 VW Karmann-Ghia Coupe
1979 VW Bus L to camper conversion
1982 Eriba Pan travel trailer
2017 VW CrossPolo
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levi20AE Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2005 Posts: 485 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:46 am Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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That video clip was airing down from ~80 to ~0 and back up to about ~80 psi. With the van fully loaded and the bumper with two jerry cans, a spare and a jack on the back the ride was very comfortable at ~80 psi. I have the same setup on my Caddy and it gets very rough with more than ~40 psi if there is no load in the back. I have been using Gabriels on the caddy for at least the last 5 years with no issues. _________________ 1973 Campmobile http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=524511&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
20th AE VW GTI - 369hp 340tq @ 26 PSI
1982 Rabbit Pickup - German AAZ 1.9TD - daily with lots of MPGs |
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Martin Henriksson Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2004 Posts: 212 Location: Sweden, Europe
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:08 am Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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How is it to drive with airshocks? Better handling then before? _________________ MAINDRIVE GARAGE
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rsbadura Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2009 Posts: 656 Location: Berlin, Germany
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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Martin Henriksson wrote: |
How is it to drive with airshocks? Better handling then before? |
These are standard oil filled shocks with an add on for leveling. So if you need something for a racetrack or an airsuspension like a luxury car, than this is not the best solution.
This solution is best, if you have sometimes an empty car that should be best leveled for car shows and sometimes drive with all your family and luggage in holiday trip - only by change some air pressure.
If you fill them up with more airpressure than needed for your load it feel a liitle bit harder - but not like red (or yellow) KONI shock. But they feel not spongy or something like that. I drive very quick and fast (at German Autobahn up to 90 miles / h.)... in the front I use red KONI.
regards, _________________ Rolf-Stephan Badura
1970 VW Karmann-Ghia Coupe
1979 VW Bus L to camper conversion
1982 Eriba Pan travel trailer
2017 VW CrossPolo
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frenchymanxter Samba Member
Joined: December 21, 2006 Posts: 81 Location: france (Europe)
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Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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rsbadura wrote: |
Martin Henriksson wrote: |
How is it to drive with airshocks? Better handling then before? |
These are standard oil filled shocks with an add on for leveling. So if you need something for a racetrack or an airsuspension like a luxury car, than this is not the best solution.
This solution is best, if you have sometimes an empty car that should be best leveled for car shows and sometimes drive with all your family and luggage in holiday trip - only by change some air pressure.
If you fill them up with more airpressure than needed for your load it feel a liitle bit harder - but not like red (or yellow) KONI shock. But they feel not spongy or something like that. I drive very quick and fast (at German Autobahn up to 90 miles / h.)... in the front I use red KONI.
regards, |
hi
very interested with your Monroe solution.
But if I want to order them in France (or Germany), I need a part number. |
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rottenkid Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2015 Posts: 236 Location: Warkworth, ontario
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Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 4:18 am Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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I use 40 psi in my 1978 VW bus air shocks. I have a smooth ride now. The old shocks gave a very harsh ride.
My shocks are Monroe and are made for an Astro Van. |
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luckydaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2009 Posts: 3 Location: Fullerton, Ca
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:39 am Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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My 1977 Westy has dropped spindles but it sits about 1 1/2 inches to low for my liking so I am thinking of air shocks to raise it up maybe 1 in. for light cruising. Also I need to lower rear 1 to 2 inches empty and was wondering how many splines I would need to accomplish this and then if adding similar air shocks to rear would allow me to raise back up when pulling my small/iight boat. All suspension components are new. Any comments or advice will be appreciated. |
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mr_bubles Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2011 Posts: 27 Location: Aarhus, Denmark
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:33 am Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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Can someone please provide a part number for Gabriel Hijackers that will fit the rear of my 1969 bay bus.?
Thanx |
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rottenkid Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2015 Posts: 236 Location: Warkworth, ontario
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 2:58 am Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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all I know is that for my 78 bus the air shocks fit a 2004 Chevy Astro Van. Gabriel can tell you if they will fit your bus. |
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rottenkid Samba Member
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:05 am Post subject: Shock Mounts Rear |
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Just a heads up.
If shocks are installed with load carrying capacity in mind.
Reinforce the upper shock mounts. The metal is pretty thin in that area.
These pictures where the result of hitting something in the road.
But it has been reported that the shock mounts can experience cracking and tear out, with loaded air shocks and coil overs.
Good luck
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scubasteve321 Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2015 Posts: 247
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 10:23 pm Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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Would it be a fair assumption that the 49215 HiJackers which fit a 78 apparently will fit my 71 Bay? _________________ 1971 Campmobile Tin-Top
1971 Campmobile Pop-Top
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hometurbine Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2014 Posts: 157 Location: Cincinnati
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 5:29 am Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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"Where did you purchase the Bolts? I am having no luck finding that length with enough thread."
I have used Belmetric.com for metric fasteners that are hard to find. They can be a bit pricy, but have a good selection and other speed nuts, etc. 120 mm bolt class 10.9 are about $5 each.
There is also boltdepot.com, but they have less selection. _________________ Bill
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kp4usa Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2018 Posts: 2
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:08 am Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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I went through all the post and at the beginning someone posted some pics but they won't show up. My question is what air adjustable shocks can be installed for the front and rear on a 1970 VW Bus. Please part numbers as I am trying to install these with a compressor kit. |
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rsbadura Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2009 Posts: 656 Location: Berlin, Germany
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TomWesty Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2007 Posts: 3482 Location: Wyoming,USA
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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kp4usa wrote: |
I went through all the post and at the beginning someone posted some pics but they won't show up. My question is what air adjustable shocks can be installed for the front and rear on a 1970 VW Bus. Please part numbers as I am trying to install these with a compressor kit. |
Monroe MA758 for rear. Rottenkid has Monroe on fronts, but I don’t know what number. He said they were Beetle shocks. _________________ If you haven't bled on them, you haven't worked on them.
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rottenkid Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2015 Posts: 236 Location: Warkworth, ontario
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:16 pm Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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MA 803 on the front. They are made for the rear of a beetle from 68 to 75. To line the bolts up you need to give the shock a twist. So install the lower bolt and then the top bolt.
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rottenkid Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2015 Posts: 236 Location: Warkworth, ontario
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:17 pm Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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MA 803 on the front. They are made for the rear of a beetle from 68 to 75. To line the bolts up you need to give the shock a twist. So install the lower bolt and then the top bolt.
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TomWesty Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2007 Posts: 3482 Location: Wyoming,USA
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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rottenkid wrote: |
MA 803 on the front. They are made for the rear of a beetle from 68 to 75. To line the bolts up you need to give the shock a twist. So install the lower bolt and then the top bolt. |
Hey thank Rottenkid! On the rears I’ve found that starting the upper bolt first and then lining up the lower was easiest. I’m doing the rears today, but ran into a rust welded lower bolt on the passenger side that just won’t budge. I’ve wailed on it with a hammer, a monster breaker bar and my leg and a 1/2” impact wrench and it isn’t moving. Also, I had trouble purchasing the longer upper bolt locally so I ordered them from Fastenal online. They seem to fit quite well. They are not as handy as the originals because they don’t have the taper machine on the end, that’s why I recommend threading the upper first. _________________ If you haven't bled on them, you haven't worked on them.
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TomWesty Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2007 Posts: 3482 Location: Wyoming,USA
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Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: Air shock info |
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TomWesty wrote: |
rottenkid wrote: |
MA 803 on the front. They are made for the rear of a beetle from 68 to 75. To line the bolts up you need to give the shock a twist. So install the lower bolt and then the top bolt. |
Hey thank Rottenkid! On the rears I’ve found that starting the upper bolt first and then lining up the lower was easiest. I’m doing the rears today, but ran into a rust welded lower bolt on the passenger side that just won’t budge. I’ve wailed on it with a hammer, a monster breaker bar and my leg and a 1/2” impact wrench and it isn’t moving. Also, I had trouble purchasing the longer upper bolt locally so I ordered them from Fastenal online. They seem to fit quite well. They are not as handy as the originals because they don’t have the taper machine on the end, that’s why I recommend threading the upper first. |
Update: I got the lower shock bolt loose finally! Liquid wrench, beat on it with a sledge hammer (8 lb.), thrashed on it with the 1/2” impact wrench, Mapp gas torch on the shock mount until the lower shock bushing began to support combustion, more sledge hammer, impact wrench, flame, hammer, impact, flame, hammer, impact....LOOSE! Working outdoors and too dark and tired to run the air lines. Manana. _________________ If you haven't bled on them, you haven't worked on them.
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