Which air compressor would you guys recommend to compliment these shocks?
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The Dorman unit is the easiest route to go. It's completely plug and play and bolt in. The Arnott is a bit cheaper, but you have to reuse your original dryer, and splice the wires into the new compressor.
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APDTY 050111 Air Ride Suspension Compressor w/Dryer & Steel Housing. Also bought this from Amazon.
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I have a 2002 Cadillac escalade my air compressor were already on the vehicle
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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
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I replaced mine because the aluminum pump had coroded and split freezing tne motor up. If you look at the rubber on the shocks themselves and the have cracks tbey may need replaced as well. Make sure because if your shocks are leaking it will just burn up your new compressor.
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It's for an air ride suspension though you could use it to inflate tires if you wanted to have a compressor permanently in your vehicle. But for that use there are probably less expensive options - this one is rated for continuous duty. It is a very nice compressor, strong and quiet.
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They are the same compressor under a few different names for some odd reason. Get whichever one is cheaper
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No.. it won't put out enough air. Perfect for air shocks, but you are better off getting a small portable air compressor for tires.
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You should look at the rubber boots on the shocks to see if they have rot or holes in them. Recommend replacing shocks and compressor. They sell a kit for less then the dealer wants for one shock
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Any compressor will work, I use a PC Pancake for small jobs and a PC Job Boss for larger ones.The reason is simple, I prefer to have a larger capacity so that the compressor is not running all of the time.Good Luck
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You might want my to get the Heady Duty version of the same shock. If memory serves me the factory rep told me that 250 is the magical number for the standard and more than that is the Heavy Duty set. Of course you could call them and get their expert opinion. They were very helpful for me.
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I think you could hook them up to a manual air supply or override the onboard controls and do what you want. I have used air shocks with a manual fill before and it worked.
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I agree with Jeffery. The Makita, being an oiled compressor is extremely quiet. One of the best I've ever been around. Excellent compressor. We just did a garage roof about 16 square. Two Bostich coil guns and never a hitch. Yes, the compressor ran a lot but it never failed and the pressure control was very good so that we didn't drive nails through the architectural grade asphalt shingles. My only complaint is I'm old and it's heavy and tough to carry.
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The sound level compares with other compressors I've worked with. Probably not much help, but most air compressors are not the quietest piece of equipment.
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These shocks are meant to be more of an OEM replacement more than anything. I would look into a rear air bag assist kit or a set of heavy duty shocks for towing.
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These shocks are for stock ride height. You should be looking at the Bilstein 5100 for the lift.
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I did not have to change the compressor. I put the new shocks in and connected the compressor. I have been told that you should disconnect the compressor if it is running constantly because of the shocks being bad. Chances are your compressor is fine.
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Hi You will need an air compressor; this type has more power than electric.
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They are air ride shocks that will connect directly to the automatic air leveling systems on some GM models such as my 2002 Buick Park Avenue. I replaced the originals that were age cracked & loosing air pressure with these shocks. They were a perfect fit & no more compressor running all the time.