upgrading suspension

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  1. BrianB

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    I found out that i have air shocks in the rear of my mav and i know that there bad so i want to replace them. are there some nice ones that i can just swap in for a better ride? im looking for comfort more then performance.
     
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    The air shocks may have been installed to make up for sagging rear springs. Regardless and good quality replacement shock will do. Should be able to pick them up for less that $20 each at your local parts store.

    I replaced my rear springs and installed KYB Gr2 shocks on all 4 corners and am quite happy with the change.
     
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    i dont think thzt the air shocks have any air in them!
     
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    You will notice a big difference when you replace airless air shocks. Careful of speeding tics when you do change themout
     
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    If you need a new set, i have a set of take-offs that came off my car
     

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