Air shocks .. yes/no

Corky · Post by **Corky** » Fri Apr 03, 15 4:18 pm

Back in 1976 when I had my first Duster a quick solution for the sagging leaf springs was a pair of Monroe air shocks which worked great with me . but I just read an article which was a bit negative on the handling qualities . Any thoughts as I,m thinking of doing the same on my newly purchased Duster .

TW71 · Post by **TW71** » Fri Apr 03, 15 4:37 pm

I would go for a new set of springs or have yours re arched and fit a fresh pair of shocks rather than use air shocks IMHO.

latil · Post by **latil** » Fri Apr 03, 15 5:22 pm

Sort your springs,air shocks will take out the rear crossmember that the shocks bolt to.

Corky · Post by **Corky** » Fri Apr 03, 15 6:42 pm

thanks for that .. would,nt have known .

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Fri Apr 03, 15 7:57 pm

Hi Ian.
New here ? Welcome.
Good to start a new member thread to help us get to know you and your car. Plans for it etc.
oh. And lots of pics please.

Corky · Post by **Corky** » Fri Apr 03, 15 10:07 pm

Yes new here ..Thanks for the welcome . I bought Don Scott,s gold duster a few weeks back , at the moment it has the slant 6 , 225ci , I,m looking to put a 318 in . Interior as well as body and paint needs doing but overall pretty solid .

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Fri Apr 03, 15 10:13 pm

Fantastic. I love that car.
Look forward to seeing its progress , and one day seeing it.

Bozwell · Post by **Bozwell** » Sat Apr 04, 15 10:04 am

link on how to modify leaf springs. borrowed the link from Retrorides but a simple jig and bottle jack looks like a great idea for DIY spring modification.

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Sat Apr 04, 15 3:24 pm

hello there

, great looking car

Powermyster · Post by **Powermyster** » Sat Apr 04, 15 5:09 pm

Welcome mate, love the car!

Corky · Post by **Corky** » Sat Apr 04, 15 8:07 pm

Thanks for the comments lads . I know Dusters are not everyone,s taste . Just looking at the picture that rear 14" wheel looks so little and skinny . I know it has discs on front and drums on back . I,ll have to take a look and see 4 or 5 stud ? Can anyone recommend the best place for wheels , I,m thinking cragar,s

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Apr 04, 15 10:41 pm

Double check the bolt pattern - 5 x 4" (7/16" stud) or 5 x 4.5" (1/2" Stud).

As a later car you may be in luck as 4" PCD wheels are in limited supply.......

drewcrane · Post by **drewcrane** » Sun Apr 05, 15 1:09 am

Cool car I had a couple of dusters and some darts too, great cars to tinker with,

and the air shock as mentioned ,you wont like the ride/handling, I had them for a road trip and promptly removed them when I got home.