Air shocks...

[WILMASBOYL78]

I think the air shocks are played out on 70 project car, but I'm not sure. They didn't really seem to raise the car as much as I remember air shocks from the day...so I picked up a set of the Mr. Gasket shock extensions. Took them off last nite and tried them on the floor with hoses connected..they went to full extension. Pressed down on them and they wouldn't budge...so I cleaned them and painted them and reinstalled with extensions. They don't go up at all. Took one side loose from the lower mount and the shock extended from the air pressure. Tried to drop down the axle a little, thinking I would gain some travel..it maybe helped a little but..not much. The shock is basically at the bottom. I think they are played out and just won't raise the car but have enough left to hold air without weight. Should I get new air shocks or HD std shocks and use the extensions? Any thoughts from the crowd are appreciated.

One good thing..took her for a ride around the neighborhood tonite..

wilma