After having a broken shock mount after putting air
shocks on a 64 Riviera, I was always concerned about
putting air shocks on cars not specifically designed
for them. Mopars in particular, because the rear
shocks would be pushing outward at a 45 degree angle.
So I looked for a different solution, and inspired by
the air suspension offered by Chryslers in 1959, I
installed an auxiliary air suspension by Air Lift. It
is almost identical in concept to the configurtion
used in 1959 Imperials. I have a simple schrader
valve for adjustment, but Air Lift sells a leveling
valve and air compressor for those who want automatic
leveling.
This will come in very handy next week when my 66
LeBaron heads to Chicago with 4 people aboard and
their luggage!
Chris H.
60 NY T&C
66 Crown Convertible
66 LeBaron
--- "Boehme, Mark" <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I recently discovered in the trunk of my 65 Crown an
> air valve similar to
> those found on tires that I presume are for the air
> shocks. I have never
> attempted to add air or press the valve stem to see
> if air would come out.
> Call me paranoid!! What is the proper procedure to
> test it other than what
> seems to be the obvious??
>
>
>
> Mark T. Boehme
> 65 Crown
> 925-671-3160
> mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
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