Air Shock Replacement

[buffat1]

Car is 99 Park Ave. Had frozen LR shock. Car has auto level control. Removed air tube from old shock and plugged into new with minimal problems. Went on to do RR. Air tube will not come out of nipple on shock. Removed clip, pulled, wiggled, twisted. Even tried pressurizing system with auto level system with clip removed, but it still won't come out? Afraid to use heat or liquid wrench. Don't want to damage the micro size o rings on the end of the plastic tube. Does anyone out there know how to get the tube out intact? I don't want to end up replacing the tubing to both sides.

 

[Kevandkaye]

If there is enough tubing there, and the new shock came with an O-ring and end fitting, just cut the tube close to the shock and carry onward. if you need a new end and fitting, I believe you can get them pretty cheaply from an auto or hardware store. You can also try working some silicone lube around the inlet to see if it comes loose.

 

[buffat1]

Thanks for advice. No end fittings or o rings included with new Monroe shocks. I will try auto parts store.

 

[Kevandkaye]

Bring the old fitting end with you so you can be sure the threads are correct. I ran into some issues in the past with the shock ends having different threads

 

[Cadillac_AL]

I don't understand what could hold that tubing in there. Something is weird.

 

[ken rink]

I have a 1998 Lesabre Limited I put regular shocks in rear from Autozone No air

 

[g_691300]

After replacing shocks and airlines I opted to eliminate the air ride and use coil over shock replacements. Very happy with the cost, ease of installation, and ride quality.

https://www.amazon.com/Monroe-90007...-7&keywords=shock+absorbers+buick+park+avenue

 

[HotZ28]

Old post, but worthy of viewing.