Has any body use monroe max air shocks instead of air bags

[GILBERTO PEREZ]

HAS ANY BODY USE MONROE MAX AIR SHOCKS INSTEAD OF AIR BAGS ON THE A ARM suspension systems
I WAS READING Adventure Trailers ARTICLE REGARDING TASS Generation 3:
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The Airshock consists of two parts, a short adjustable shock absorber, and an air bag. Both the components are adjustable, the airbag by inflating or deflating with air, and the shock absorber by changing the valving with an external dial.



2ND PIC.


MONROE MAX AIR SHOCKS

• Large-volume air chamber inflates up to 150 psi with vehicle loaded, and deflates for normal driving.
• A pair can maintain ride height when up to 1,100 lbs. of additional weight is loaded.
• Can be adapted for most vehicles equipped with automatic leveling systems.

1. All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
2. Full Displaced Valving: Better valving range on both the compression and extension cycles of the unit for a smooth comfortable ride.
3. Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for long service life.
4. Lubricated Air Sleeve: Reduces friction for longer service life. Provides smoother operation during suspension movement.
5. 1/2" Piston Rod: Hardened and precision ground rod for consistent performance and long service life.
6. Special Air Fitting: Resists air leakage.

 

[greentruck]

I think this is a bad idea. Shocks are made to dampen motion, although air shocks will help supplement a suspension system's ability to carry an additional load.

If the stated additional capacity is 1,100 lbs (I assume per pair), then at best they would be able to only barely cope with a lightly loaded 1/4 ton trailer. Don't know for sure, but I suspect the indicated load-carrying capacity is only for on-road use, too.

So I wouldn't expect to rely on these shocks. It sounds like you would be at or above the indicated capacity, on a device that's not designed for the anticipated use.

 

[Ebag333]

I think this is a bad idea. Shocks are made to dampen motion, although air shocks will help supplement a suspension system's ability to carry an additional load.

If the stated additional capacity is 1,100 lbs (I assume per pair), then at best they would be able to only barely cope with a lightly loaded 1/4 ton trailer. Don't know for sure, but I suspect the indicated load-carrying capacity is only for on-road use, too.

So I wouldn't expect to rely on these shocks. It sounds like you would be at or above the indicated capacity, on a device that's not designed for the anticipated use.

The statement is:

A pair can maintain ride height when up to 1,100 lbs. of additional weight is loaded.

The capacity isn't 1,1000. If it was, not a whole lot of vehicles you could use it for. I think the idea is that ride height is the same up to 1,100 lbs, after that you'll start to sit lower.

What these look like is an air bag and shock built into one. Why not just use shocks? Not really seeing where you gain much benefit by this, is clearance an issue for your trailer?

If you want to get fancy and use air bags, use something that's designed for leaf springs.

Here's an example of one:
Air Lift 5000 Kits (5,000 lbs capacity)

Note that you should still run shocks in addition to these, they don't replace the need for shocks.

 

[gonejeeping15]

I was going to use air shocks on my MB-T with a valve on each side of the trailer. This was only to level it before camping then putting the stabizers out to secure it and letting the air back out. Since I already had new shocks, I went with the plastic leveling blocks instead. I would never rely on air shocks to support an even moderatley overloaded trailer.

 

[greentruck]

The statement is:



The capacity isn't 1,1000. If it was, not a whole lot of vehicles you could use it for. I think the idea is that ride height is the same up to 1,100 lbs, after that you'll start to sit lower.

I presumed that the OP was suggesting that he intended to use these -- and no other springing -- instead of airbags in the suspension. In that case, the #1100 rating -- however it's semantically parsed -- or whatever number can be fetched up for them would effectively become "capacity."

I just took a number that pretty much proved it was a bad idea on the face of it. I certainly wasn't suggesting that someone translate a bad and somewhat theoretical number into something metal that could go badly wrong in practice.

Maybe slightly different logic, but we both arrived at the same point.

 

[fxk142]

These are what you want if you plan on going with only an airbag/shock combo and no springs, utilizing a trailing arm suspension: Suspension Systems :: ShockWaves :: Universal Styles :: 1000 Series - Universal ShockWaves (Pair) - RideTech.com - Air Suspension Specialist