1976 Chevy Nova Air shocks

1976 CHEVROLET NOVA
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XXDARKWOLF
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1976 Chevy Nova
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OKay, i recently bought a 76 Nova, that has air shocks in the rear. The problem is they wont work. I replaced the air lines and still its like the shocks arent getting any air. i dont know what to do, help please
Jun 2, 2008 at 2:47 PM
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MICKEY-D
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Sometimes, if they are not used for a long time
they get stubborn and stiff. If you can get the car on a lift, or use a bumper jack to raise the car, it will extend the shocks and they will take air. Good luck, and be careful.
mickey-d
Dec 3, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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