Why do Air Shocks Fail?

• Damage to internal seals is the most common cause of air shock failure.

• Air shocks may fail to hold air pressure as external lines and fittings become worn and start to leak.

• Air shocks, like all shocks and moving parts, eventually fail as their constituent parts wear out this is normal.

• Air shocks should last at least 75,000 miles.

What Are the Consequences of Air Shocks Failure?

• Insufficient damping forces create an unstable, unsafe ride for you and your passengers.

• Heavy loads may bounce in the back of your truck of van as you drive over bumps, potentially damaging the property you’ve been trusted to haul.

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How do Air Shocks Work?

Air shocks work just like normal shocks. They are designed to withstand compression and damping forces. When you hit a bump in the road, your suspension compresses. The suspension then rebounds back to normal. Damping refers to how the suspension handles these compression and rebound forces after you hit a bump in the road. Heavy loads may cause compression and rebound forces to overwhelm your factory suspension. To haul heavy loads safely, you may need to install a pair of air shocks, as well as heavier springs on your rear suspension system.

Air shocks include metal fittings, a plastic air hose, and a Schrader valve to allow you to fill them with air after installation. An air shock pump or even a simple bicycle pump may be used to fill your air shocks. Air lines must be purged of moisture periodically as part of a regular maintenance routine.