May have made a mistake.

[phottomatt]

I took my 2017 yukon XL in for brakes, they said the "air suspension is shot", they thought the air bag might be leaking because the pump kept coming on. I had been hearing the air pump running a lot more than normal so I knew it might be a problem. Here's where I may have screwed up, I asked them to disconnect the pump from power so that it doesn't burn up before i get it fixed.
Is this going to be a problem? I plan on getting it fixed soon either way.

 

[phottomatt]

Should I ditch the air shocks and convert all 4 to regular coil overs?

 

[Tahoe14]

Probably 90% on here have stayed with the magnerride and 10% have changed. It really boils down to personal preference. You can order everything from Rockauto and a lot of times they have a discount code.

 

[Fless]

Current RA discount codes are in this thread (go to the last messages for active codes):

Rock Auto Discount Codes - Post 'em Here for Others to Use

Why is Rock Auto no longer in the vendors list?

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[RST Dana]

I took my 2017 yukon XL in for brakes, they said the "air suspension is shot", they thought the air bag might be leaking because the pump kept coming on. I had been hearing the air pump running a lot more than normal so I knew it might be a problem. Here's where I may have screwed up, I asked them to disconnect the pump from power so that it doesn't burn up before i get it fixed.
Is this going to be a problem? I plan on getting it fixed soon either way.

Years ago I had a bad rear, so I pulled the fuse and replaced the shock with Rock auto part a few weeks later.

 

[Trey Hardy]

Should I ditch the air shocks and convert all 4 to regular coil overs?

Personally I’ve never been a fan of the air shocks I’d replace them with some fox or king shocks if your wallet allows it
The cheaper but still good option would be bilstein shocks

 

[wjburken]

I took my 2017 yukon XL in for brakes, they said the "air suspension is shot", they thought the air bag might be leaking because the pump kept coming on. I had been hearing the air pump running a lot more than normal so I knew it might be a problem. Here's where I may have screwed up, I asked them to disconnect the pump from power so that it doesn't burn up before i get it fixed.
Is this going to be a problem? I plan on getting it fixed soon either way.

Your air shocks and compressor are wear items, just like any suspension component. What do you do with your Yukon? The auto level feature does a great job of keeping you’re vehicle level when towing. You did buy a vehicle with a premium suspension, and it seems like a majority of folks that I’ve seen here that think the air compressor and air shocks are too expensive to replace and swap them out end up not being happy with the results.

I, for one, would keep the auto level system intact and replace the components. Not having the compressor powered up will not hurt anything other than let the rear sag a little more than normal.

 

[phottomatt]

Your air shocks and compressor are wear items, just like any suspension component. What do you do with your Yukon? The auto level feature does a great job of keeping you’re vehicle level when towing. You did buy a vehicle with a premium suspension, and it seems like a majority of folks that I’ve seen here that think the air compressor and air shocks are too expensive to replace and swap them out end up not being happy with the results.

I, for one, would keep the auto level system intact and replace the components. Not having the compressor powered up will not hurt anything other than let the rear sag a little more than normal.

I would prefer to keep the air shocks, we do a lot of road trips and pack it pretty full, couple hundred pounds in the back. I put 5k miles on it since September and plan on towing with it in the next year. Just wondered what everyone thought. I'll replace the air shocks and while it's there maybe have them throw on a 2.5" leveling kit . Glad to hear it will be ok for a week without the pump.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I've had it both ways, as has @Big Mama, and we both prefer the OEM air shocks ride much better. But, this is a personal choice, and once you make it, you will live with it.

 

[phottomatt]

Dealer wants $1800 for 2 airshocks, labor extra, I told them to stuff it LOL. Might do it myself, looks pretty easy.

 

[wjburken]

Dealer wants $1800 for 2 airshocks, labor extra, I told them to stuff it LOL. Might do it myself, looks pretty easy.

You’re probably looking at $900 for the pair if you go with GM OEM, if my Google-foo is working correctly. Yes, replacing the shocks should be fairly easy.

 

[Trey Hardy]

Dealer wants $1800 for 2 airshocks, labor extra, I told them to stuff it LOL. Might do it myself, looks pretty easy.

And that’s why I opt for the king or fox shocks if I’m going to spend that much money I would rather make it a “upgrade” over replacing with stock. I want something that is better than what I already have and will last the life of the vehicle while I own it.
If you can get them cheaper on rock auto go for it but this is coming from someone who can’t leave good alone and changes everything possible on my vehicles.

I’ve never heard any complaints out of anyone running fox shocks but kings are like the name… the king of shocks you could have that Cadillac plush ride and still run 80mph on a rutted out fire road driving with your knee sipping on coffee lmao ask me how I know…

 

[Trey Hardy]

Dealer wants $1800 for 2 airshocks, labor extra, I told them to stuff it LOL. Might do it myself, looks pretty easy.

But yes replacing the shocks themselves shouldn’t take you no longer then 30 min with a 19mm socket and wrench if I’m not mistaken two bolts and the air line which you might need pliers to get the clamp off or whatever holds the air hose onto the compressor

 

[Joseph Garcia]

The rear shocks are easy to replace. When removing and re-installing the bolt at the top of the shock, be careful not to disturb the electrical connector running along the frame close by. That connector disconnects fairly easy (probably the only easy one that GMC has ever made), and if you disconnect it by accident, it is easy to re-connect.

 

[phottomatt]

$774 for 2 OEM from Rock Auto with discount before shipping. I'm waiting to hear what my regular mechanic is going to quote me before I do it my self, I don't have the best driveway, narrow short and has a slight grade.

 

[Trey Hardy]

$774 for 2 OEM from Rock Auto with discount before shipping. I'm waiting to hear what my regular mechanic is going to quote me before I do it my self, I don't have the best driveway, narrow short and has a slight grade.

You can knock em out literally in no time don’t let your mechanic try to charge you over 100$ because it’ll be a ripoff

 

[Marky Dissod]

How much for two Bilstein 4600 or 5100?

 

[phottomatt]

How much for two Bilstein 4600 or 5100?

I don't see those on their website but here is the code - 25685193488076029

 

[phottomatt]

My mechanic says around $2300 all in, I just ordered a pair, looks like I'm doing it myself. Guess I'll have to fix my floor jack LOL.

 

[Tahoe14]

For that much money you could buy a new jack and have plenty left over. A lot of times you can just add fluid and bleed.