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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 05:26 PM
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Rear Shocks wanted, 2WD Std '94 PU

I would like to put a set of air shocks on the rear of my truck to help hold the ass end up while I have him loaded. I haven't been able to find any. Any help here?

My Yota:

Rear Shocks wanted, 2WD Std '94 PU-diu035k.jpg
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 07:33 PM
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Google "Air Springs". These are air bags that fit inside the rear coils and can be inflated to provide extra support. They cost about $100 for a set, and are fairly easy to install if you have some sturdy jack stands and a floor jack.

The two companies that make them are Firestone and Airlift. Very similar products.

"Air shocks" generally aren't as satisfactory for your application because the shock mounts aren't designed for load carrying.
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 07:34 PM
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Oops, after looking more closely, I see you have leaf springs on the rear. Not sure if there are air bags to fit that setup.
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 06:35 AM
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Look up "Timbren airless" airbags. I had them on my 94, and have them on my 91. I haul trash, scrap, misc. things every day of the month and they work. No airlines or airbags to worry about leaking and don't affect the ride unloaded. They are more than 100$ though.
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 07:16 AM
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Look at the add a leaf kits. Never used one myself.
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RJR
"Air shocks" generally aren't as satisfactory for your application because the shock mounts aren't designed for load carrying.
I agree. That's probably why on one offers air shocks for the '94 Yota PU.
But I'm a maverick and want to use the anyhow.
Besides, I'm a welder and can reinforce the attaching points.
I guess I can get all the specs on the Yota shock and go to the parts store and start comparing.
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 91-94yota
Look up "Timbren airless" airbags..
Air bags are out of my budget.
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Old Jun 8, 2019 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by snippits
Look at the add a leaf kits. Never used one myself.
I thought about that but I don't want to sacrifice the good ride when not loaded.
As it is, if you zoom in on the pic of my Yota and look at my springs, you'll see I have wedges between the helper spring and the regular leaf spring. These are held in with hose clamps and are only used when hauling a load. They do the job but it's a hassel installing them and then removing them after I get back home from the swap meets.
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