Does the factory air compressor still fills the shocks under load?
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Since replacing the original shocks on my '05 Yukon XL Denali with Arnott shocks, I have towed my 30 ft., 5500 lb. travel trailer from Iowa to Estes Park, CO and from Iowa to the Outer Banks of NC, not to mention the other 30,000 miles of daily driving. The factory compressor (3rd one) has not failed since I installed the Arnott's. They actually seem to hold the air, unlike the OEM shocks. If you consider that to fit the description of "under load", I would say yes. The tongue weight of the TT is 350 lbs.
1084297
Yes if you add more then 50 or 100 lbs the conpressor should kick on for just a few seconds
592765
APDTY 050111 Air Ride Suspension Compressor w/Dryer & Steel Housing. Also bought this from Amazon.
602390
Compressor usually dies because shocks were leaking and caused it to run too much. I would replace compressor and also shocks (at least on the rear)
1776221
When it's brand new, yeah, I suppose it could considering that's when it has full pressure. I'd recommend an air compressor with an air tool fitting but I'm no expert.
863561
The one I bought was the same way. I have ordered new shocks to see if that solves the problem.
1244161
Yes . It is two shocks with the stuff to install the air. Mine was a good deal at 65 dollars.
716552
I imagine that you mean that the shocks are leaking air - as opposed to leaking oil. If the pump is not working it likely needs to be replaced. It might have burned out trying to pump up the leaking shocks. I would check fuses first and go from there.
682753
I replaced existing shocks that had air.Don't really remember if it came with kit.
602394
Usually compressor fails because shocks are leaking. Best to do it all, or if money is tight then replace with standard shocks.
2096753
Hi - I ended up purchasing the Dorman 949-000 which was the whole assembly for $256 plus free shipping. I'm not 100% positive, but it's maybe because of the canister. I originally just replaced the components in the canister, hoping it would fix the problem, but ended up purchasing all the shocks and the air unit. Hope this helps.
1307951
You may need to change them if the shocks have a hole in the bags. If the compressor was leaking then more times than not there's a hole between the shocks and compressor
494547
Yes, you can install the shocks and plumbing with a manual fill. However, the stock lines are 5/32 and the new are 1/8 inch. So the fill valve that comes with the shocks will have to be used, unless you adapt.
1823317
I loaded my truck with coal (1600lb). my truck is equipped with air shocks. I started loading the truck with a starting shock charge of 75 psi when it was loaded and then added a additional 100 psi to level the truck. It did the job well in less the 60 seconds. With air bags it will do the job but it will take longer do to the greater air volume.
1168715
Have experienced no pressure drop using air tools. I have a large Campbell industrial compressor. It may be different using a smaller portable compressor
1371380
yes, you need to get a gauge when you fill it, you don't want to overfill your compressor.
1815744
No they will not. If you are something to keep your truck level when towing, you need either air shocks or a leveling system that includes an on board compressor. FYI, I used K.Y.B. shocks on two vehicles and have had problems with them, I will never buy them again. I have gone back to using Gabriel shocks.
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No. It is not designed or rated for shock loading. You need a device that is designed, tested, and rated for the specific application and has an ANSI rating that meets or exceeds OSHA requirements.