Just took mine off for the same reason. I bet the shocks didnt get 100 miles on em'. I added a coil to the shock. It came in a kit, I dunno where I got it, it was so long ago. But there are clamps and a coil spring and you put them over the shock. The ride is farrrrr better than the air shocks. Worth a shot, but I wouldnt try to get much more than 1/2" to 3/4" of body lift from them or you will add alot of stress to the shock studs.