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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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so I'm in a little panic. I installed Air shocks on the back of my SE so I used a Manuel fill kit to 20 PSI. The back end of my car is jacked up real high.

Is 20 PSI too much, is there a break in period? My heart is kind of breaking.
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so I'm in a little panic. I installed Air shocks on the back of my SE so I used a Manuel fill kit to 20 PSI. The back end of my car is jacked up real high.

Is 20 PSI too much, is there a break in period? My heart is kind of breaking.
Either lower the pressure, or fill the trunk with bags of sand.
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For the record, I wasn't actually being serious when I said fill the trunk with bags of sand, lol.

Can someone confirm what the rear air pressure should be for these cars?
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Edit, as I'm reading it, if you're using Monroe max air shocks, you should inflate or deflate until the desired ride height is achieved. Results will vary depending on the car. I would go down to 10psi and see if that helps.
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Yeah for the max airs those are great for 00+'*. I used Monro Senatrac'*. And after a few messages normal ride PSI is around 15lbs.
Another main reason for the higher height is SE springs have complete control of the ride height. One the SSEi'* the duty is shared. So know my Control hog springs have help from the air giving it a little boost. Thanks to Bill for that info.
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I've been thinking about new struts, too. Remind me to pick your brain whenever that day comes. I'll be here watching this thread.
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