ART shockwave help!

[91blkstpsd]

I can get a set of ART Shockwaves for pretty decent price. Im not sure if they would work for me though. They are part number SKW1042. http://www.ridetech.com/products/ShockWave_09_75_Comp_13_30_Ext_11_50_Ride_Height_e ye_eye-1254-83.html
I know you can buy different ends for the mounts but would it work other than that? Im not wanting to lay frame or anything like that but would like a nice ride with adjustability.
My truck is a 91 RCSB in the sig. Any help would be great!

[servlo]

You need 2600's for the front I dont think those are it...pretty sure these are the ones you need...
http://www.ridetech.com/products/GM_Truck_99_06_ShockWave-1260-956.html

[91blkstpsd]

I know that they make some for my truck but didnt know if these could be made to work or not.

[servlo]

Its not the mounting points that is the problem its the size of the bag...you need 2600's those look like 2500's there wont be enough lift to work up front.

[91blkstpsd]

Oh ok. Gotcha. Thanks

[Marcos]

yeah you need the 8" ones
Universal
You need something in the SKW2000 series

For your truck
http://www.ridetech.com/products/Chevy_C1500_88_98_ShockWave-1266-60.html

[91blkstpsd]

Thanks. I am not really familiar with them yet so I didnt know if these could be made to work. I'll pass on them I guess and try to find some for my truck. Thanks guys!

[Marcos]

Why don't you just go with a traditional bag and cup set with shocks mounted to the LCA?

I hear those shockwaves leak at the seal and you can also get any shocks you want with mounting them to the LCA...

[Marcos]

A lot cheaper too

[91blkstpsd]

Yeah, thats probably what I'll do. Are Slams the best riding bags?

[LSx2dr]

I think they are, Ive got RE7's all the way around.

[Marcos]

Well it all in opinion... I love slams, they are stiff and they ride great with less pressure... I would get some 7's... since you aren't looking to lay out and everything like that, you can run a 4 or 5" upper cup and 2" lower and not have to clearance the frame it won't lay and I think thats what you are going for though...

[Jon@AirRideTech]

Why don't you just go with a traditional bag and cup set with shocks mounted to the LCA?

I hear those shockwaves leak at the seal and you can also get any shocks you want with mounting them to the LCA... Thats news to my ears :-) Never been an issue trust me we have done alot of testing on the product.... :-) the only way the seal will leak is if the Shock Wave is driven topped out then side loaded, it will elongate the hole and cause a leak, that and if the shock shaft is scarred.... If you have any questions in regards to any of or FSC products feel free to hit me up....

[Marcos]

Thats news to my ears :-) Never been an issue trust me we have done alot of testing on the product.... :-) the only way the seal will leak is if the Shock Wave is driven topped out then side loaded, it will elongate the hole and cause a leak, that and if the shock shaft is scarred.... If you have any questions in regards to any of or FSC products feel free to hit me up....

This thread
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140989&highlight=shockwaves

And others but I can't find them right now

Post
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2605861&postcount=13
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2605956&postcount=17

[Jon@AirRideTech]

like I said news to me. they have been on our shop truck for years now issue free it's hard to say on an individual bassis what caused the leak... They are the same seals we use on all of our units, which on most front end applications are ran over 100psi but what concerns me on our OBS with the 5.7 it only takes 80psi to aquire ride height....Second post is in regards to a valve.... I'm not sayin we are perfect by any means but it is far and few between we get a shock wave that leaks air due to manufacture defect we try and test every product thoroughly befor it ships.... :-)

[1badgmc]

My truck has been on Shockwaves since about '02 and I've never had any leaking problems with them. :dunno:

[monarrez]

I had them on my old truck, they were ok! but I wouldn't use them again.
Right now I got Slam 7's w/ shocks and I'm really happy with them!!!

[jimmy_dong]

you know whats going to happen when you start to cut the truck up for bags.......a little snowball starts rolling........and rolling.......just make that bish lay out and you will feel better about it. we will welcome you with open arms. join your frame layin, pavement scrapin, brethren.