'76 Eldorado Rear Shocks

[mrmatthew]

I have aftermarket air shocks & all suspension parts have been replaced on my 1976 Eldorado. It rides ok but could be better. A mechanic suggested I put regular shocks on the rear for a better ride. All the research I've done says air shocks are best if your original levelers have gone bad. Any input would be appreciated.

[bctexas]

Are the new air shocks gas filled?  If the old ones were not, that may be the source of the ride issue.  I switched my '65 CDV from old non-gas shocks to new gas shocks and it made the ride much more harsh over small bumps.  I put the old shocks back on.  The only source I have found for new non-gas shocks is:

https://www.shocks2springs.com/

They list air shocks for the '76 Eldo, but it does not specifically state that they are not gas filled shocks.  I spoke with them a couple days ago, and they were very helpful.  I haven't tried a set yet - going to do some AC work first.....

Happy Motoring!

[mrmatthew]

Those shocks are a bit pricey but would be well worth it if they give the car a better ride. Let us know your results when you get them on & test drive it. My air shocks are just that, manually filled with air to adjust the rear end height.

[Steve Lomas]

When you say all suspension parts have been replaced- how long ago?  could the bushings on the air shocks be worn/perished? Other than that, I've had a couple of these cars and the rear suspension never feels as smooth as the front does with those torsion bars.

[mrmatthew]

Within the last year. On a newly paved road it rides 8 out 10 like it would have in 1976...Unfortunately my city's roads are terrible & my truck rides smoother on them.

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

An Eldorado that is factory-fitted with ALC has softer rear springs.

If the car was ordered without ALC, the stiffer springs were fitted to maintain normal ride height.

Bruce.