Air adjustable shocks for 91 Montero?

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a - 25 Sep 2006 01:30 GMT

Hello group:

I have a 1991 Mitubishi Montero LS 4x4. Recently I took the family
camping which involved loading the cargo compartments, filling a good
size roof carrier, and putting 3 bicycles on a carrier on the spare
tire. When loaded, I found we were bottoming out on the stops on the
rear suspension while on rough coastal roads here in Oregon. As I
hope to eventually add a tow package to this truck I was hoping
someone could offer advise on the addition of air adjustable shocks as
opposed to a heavy duty shock. I am hoping to avoid the ultra stiff
ride with daily driving, but have the support that is needed while
loaded or while towing. Thanks in advance

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mg - 25 Sep 2006 03:09 GMT

>Hello group:
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>ride with daily driving, but have the support that is needed while
>loaded or while towing. Thanks in advance

I've seen some folks use the inside the coil air bags. You can add air
as the load increases. Have you posted your question over on
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=UBB69

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Peter - 25 Sep 2006 10:04 GMT

Thats right here in Australia you can buy a kit of 2 red type heavy duty
air bags that fit inside the existing springs, you then run a heavy duty
hollow plastic tubing to a air filling unit that can be increased at any
service station or from a home air compressor. The cost varies from car to
car but the base kit is about 350.00

Hope i helped

Peter

> Hello group:
>
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> ride with daily driving, but have the support that is needed while
> loaded or while towing. Thanks in advance

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