1953 air shocks

2manyprojects

my 53 hollywood rear springs are sagging.instead of all the time money and labor to get them re-arched i am looking for a part number for air shocks. other people have said even after a re-arc they will settle back to where they were in the first place. thanks just looking to get the car level again.

RichardD

Have had air shocks on my '53 for a long time. Monroe # MA727 ;Advance Auto was:$70/pr.
you can call Monroe if you like 734-384-7809. have valve below rear bumper to add air.

RichardD

another view

2manyprojects

thank you

thaidude

Hi Richard, Thank you for taking the time for all your great posts and pictures. Has been very helpful to me.
If you have pic of your dual exhaust system would love to see them.

TwinSupercharged

Richard, Is MA727 a complete change over shock with no modifications needed except for the air connection? Thanks, Fred

RichardD

As far as I know Fred. Call the number.

RichardD

Exhaust photos as requested>>
https://goo.gl/photos/S9PG2unDdRhuKpPd8

railknight

Can't say I know much about air shocks used on vehicles. Do you have to add air on occasion to maintain the pressure in the shocks much like car tires?

48Sed

It's a good practice to check the air pressure every once in a while as they can leak down.I know I have to add to my shocks even after checking and finding no leaks.

ratwasp

RichardD said:

Have had air shocks on my '53 for a long time. Monroe # MA727 ;Advance Auto was:$70/pr. you can call Monroe if you like 734-384-7809. have valve below rear bumper to add air.

Wonder how this length would work on a lowered stepdown (with blocks)

TwinSupercharged

My 1951 Hornet has 2" lowering blocks and I use these same air shocks. I took the kit to fill each shock individually.