Anyone know of a good adjustable air shock that I can use on my 49 F1, front and rear? My 49 is all original.

 

I don't think there's much difference in air shock quality by brand but what is it that makes you feel air shocks are the solution ?

 

So I removed some leaf springs to lower the stanceyears ago, and now when I tow a trailer the rubber bump stops makes contact (axle bump stop with frame) so I’d like some air shocks to adjust ride height so when I tow there is no contact. I’m sure there’s other solutions but I’d like an adjustable height and I’m sure it will help with ride quality

 

On my 1956, with a Dana 60 rear that was a flipped axle over the rear leafs, I used to use Monroe MA805s. They are stud to eye mount. They work and hold air very well. But you'll need a good air compressor capable of up to 150 psi to air them up. I didn't have anything that high pressure so I bought an Air Lift air shock controller. And that made a very good system. About improving your ride though, I did not experience that. In my case with air shocks running about 120 psi I might as well just skip the air shocks and installed threaded rod! LOL

 

I’m hoping they help with a heavy load to provide the clearance I need, but when not loaded I want them more for ride height. Don’t know if that’s possible I have no experience in air socks lol

 

I understand why you would want them on the rear but why front ?

 

Well not necessarily the front, now that I know they do nothing for ride quality lol

 

Does anyone use Gabrial Hi Jackers anymore? How about Lakewood traction bars?

 

Well on second thought. I needed my air shocks aired almost to maximum the whole time. There was probably no "give" left. I would think that if they are not, as in your case, they might work more like you think they will.

 

The air shocks on my coupe ride quite nice .

 

I can’t seem to find any air shocks that fit my truck, anyone have any links to a website where I can order them

 

I can't seem to get a link copied, but if you go to the O'Reilly website and in the search window if you put in Monroe Max , you should see a drop down box that list Monroe Max-Air, click on that and it will show you a lot of possibilities. If you are searching using your 49 F-1, it will say they won't fit, but I didn't have any problems installing those "won't fit shocks" on my 56 F-100.
I would take off one of my rear OE style rear shocks and measure its collapsed, and expanded length, and use those measurements to search for the closest MA models that matches your current rear shock lengths, and loop to loop mounting.
I am no expert, but it's just what I did.
Also to make this a really nice set up, if you have a 12 volt system in your truck, get the Air Lift Air Shock Controller part #25804. When I was using Air shocks, it was well worth the <$200 money. If you buy and install it, it comes with if I recall correctly 1/4 " air brake tubing. Use a good hose cutter tool. You need clean, square cuts for leak free connections. Install it and you can adjust them and monitor the air shock pressures with just a touch of a rocker switch! Really worked slick for me.

 

I found these for my 49! I will keep the rocker switch in mind!!
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...erm=air+shock+

 

Glad to hear! Let us know how it works out for you!