Can airshocks be replace with regular shocks?

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1999 Chrysler Town & Country mini van. Air shocks are bad and I would like to replace them with conventional shocks.

Will they just bolt in?

Any problems?

Thanks!
 
Look up the spring part #s to see if they different whether it has air shocks or conventional. If the springs are different you'll lose some load capacity but if the same, you should be fine.
 
I know they had aftermarket kits for the old panther body Lincoln town car/ crown Vic's/mercury grand marquis
 
You can check any local wrecking yards for a set. I would suggest looking at the newer generation 01-07. I was able to find a set that was almost brand new for $40.
 
I did exactly this on an oldsmobile silhouette. I just looked up shocks for a cheaper chevy venture. Worked fine.
 
I knew a person who replace their air suspension (with level ride) with regular shocks but the car sags and bottoms out because he has 2 VERY VERY large daughters that ride in the back. They were probably the reason the original air shocks gave out.
 
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
I knew a person who replace their air suspension (with level ride) with regular shocks but the car sags and bottoms out because he has 2 VERY VERY large daughters that ride in the back. They were probably the reason the original air shocks gave out.


How large?
 
Originally Posted By: Collingwood
How large?

No, Joseph. Just stop. Nobody’s going to set you up with their giant daughters.
 
You can, but you will also need new springs (from the non-Nivomat model, they can be OEM or aftermarket), as the Nivomat shocks are paired with weak springs, which are almost just for show
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Every car I have seen with air shocks also had softer springs. If you aren't prepared to replace your springs, you aren't prepared to swap out your air shocks for conventional ones.
 
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