1969 vw ball joint front end lift?

iv herd that i can lift a ball joint front end by taking the springs out of the torsion tube and letting it ride on coil overs, would air shocks work? i need to know how to make it work cause i bought some air shocks for it

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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=101670

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