However, shocks and struts should be replaced for a number of reasons:
Your new shock or strut will:
Increase driver comfort and control.
Reduce tire wear.
Decrease stress on – and increase the life of – other key components and systems.
Your new shock or strut will not:
Determine your ride height.
Cause or fix vibrations.
Increase load carrying capacity of your vehicle.
Never install an air shock in a car that has air spring/airbag structural support.
You may need to check a number of things:
My vehicle is not maintaining a level height. I never hear the compressor run. What could be the cause?
I hear the compressor run normally, but the vehicle doesn’t sit at the right height. What could be the cause?
My compressor runs constantly, or frequently for long intervals. What is the cause?
How can I find out where the leak is?
I believe my air shock / strut is ruptured. It’s leaking air. What can I do?
I think I have a bad air line – how can I replace it?
If I find the fitting is leaking, what should I do?