"Level My Ride"

[Blue Car]

In my 1988 Limo (that's what she was before I bought her) I installed air shocks. Not only for the reason of keeping ride height level for when I transported 500 lb. of stock in the trunk, but also to "keep the wheels on the ground". Unsprung weight refers to the weight that is on the axle. Sprung weight is of course the rest (frame, body, passengers, etc...). The key to better stabilization is to keep pushing the wheels down. Springs don't actually keep the car up as you might think but keep the wheels down. To you and me it may sound like semantics, but to the Engineers who designed these cars it makes a world of difference. My previous car was a Pontiac Catalina and until I fitted her with air shocks I couldn't corner at high enough speeds wet or dry. After I put them on however the difference was black to white. I typically corner these boats at the same speeds my friends with the Camaros and Vettes do. I do not lose control because of 3 things: Perfect spec'd suspension, Excellent tires and of course, pretty seasoned driver. In my experienced opinion, air shocks in the rear with a police pack spring set in the front (stiffer bars, etc...) make for a safe, comfortable and enjoyable ride.