Auto-leveling shocks issue 84 Riviera

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by buicksg, Oct 25, 2019.

  1. buicksg

    buicksg Well-Known Member

    Oh yeah youre right didn't see that. Don't they sell Ultra shocks for the rear though?
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    No, because the rear was designed for the level control. Buy the Monroe rear shocks listed. They ride very nice on my Riviera.
     
  3. BUICKRAT

    BUICKRAT Got any treats?

    The reason it is 'jiggly' is because the shocks in the car are worn out. Air or no air, the oil in the shocks turns to a thin watery consistency. GM shocks of that vintage were good for 50k miles, at best. Get a new set of the ones Larry is talking about, and hook up the ride control. Should ride nice.
     
  4. buicksg

    buicksg Well-Known Member

    Whatever is in my car now I don't think is the original anyway. Might be the Monroe's, but they are too rusty looking to tell. They have separate air lines and the original lines are disconnected. Is there a way to post pic's here?
     
  5. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Yes, just click "upload a file", right next to "Post Reply"
     
  6. buicksg

    buicksg Well-Known Member

    Ah thanks here we are. Pic attached. They still hold air, work better than they look but I don't know what brand they are.
     

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  7. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I love the Monroes in my Riv. Much better ride than the Delcos they replaced. For what they cost, it's a no brainer to me.
     
  8. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Those look like Gabriel "Hi Jackers"
    Gabriel air shocks had the upper body of the shock around the air bladder.
    Monroe air shocks the rubber bladder is exposed.
     

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