Initially I had started a thread over on Cadillac Owners Forum, and I have had almost zero response - what I have had didn't really help.
I will copy a few of my posts from my thread in hope that there is someone on here with experience with the removal of the factory air shocks in the Escalade and Denali..............
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forum...um-2007/281311-07-12-strut-shock-options.html
Thanks!
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I'm looking to get rid if the factory struts/shocks, as they leave me wanting something with a better feel and reaction.
Essentially the rear air levelling and front/rear valving are not to my liking.
Is there an option to move to a B6 Bilstein version for a Tahoe and disable the factory inputs?
Or are there any other options that you know of the make this vehicle have a more positive feel?
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Nothing is wrong with my truck suspension, I just don't like the ride. I find the shocks/struts dont control the suspension or road as well as they should. I have had a few SRT8 vehicles, and I really liked the ride they had, my SRT8 Jeep has Bilstein's and I like them, I dont expect the Escalade to handle or feel like a Jeep SRT8 but something that reacts better and has a more positive feel would be nice.
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http://www.belltech.com/products/bel...-kits-121.html
Anyone have experience with this kit?
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http://www.mcgaughystore.com/mcgaugh...it-part-30009/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ei...model/escalade
Or a combination of these with Bilstein B6 Shocks?
As stated previously, I'm really wanting to upgrade the feel and increase the the performance of the shocks.
Another option would be to get information on the front/rear shocks at full extension, full compression, and static load - then use that data to find a suitable replacement.
The nice think about the Magaughy's kit is I believe there is no need to modify the shock length, am I correct?
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I show that there is a B6 shock for a 2008 GMC Yukon (same frame/components full size SUV as our Escalade), I can dig and double check the numbers/sizing- though will this work for a conversion?
Front - #24-186926
Rear - #24-186933
Does anyone have any clue how to obtain the Arnott Bilstein shock specs for comparison to these?
Essentially as mentioned previously - extended, compressed and static.........
Getting closer to ordering, just need info back from MaGaughy's then I'll order the drop kit, and Eibach Anti-Roll bars. The only pressing items then are better dampers and the Arnott module.
I will copy a few of my posts from my thread in hope that there is someone on here with experience with the removal of the factory air shocks in the Escalade and Denali..............
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forum...um-2007/281311-07-12-strut-shock-options.html
Thanks!
---------- Post added at 08:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:18 AM ----------
I'm looking to get rid if the factory struts/shocks, as they leave me wanting something with a better feel and reaction.
Essentially the rear air levelling and front/rear valving are not to my liking.
Is there an option to move to a B6 Bilstein version for a Tahoe and disable the factory inputs?
Or are there any other options that you know of the make this vehicle have a more positive feel?
---------- Post added at 08:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:19 AM ----------
Nothing is wrong with my truck suspension, I just don't like the ride. I find the shocks/struts dont control the suspension or road as well as they should. I have had a few SRT8 vehicles, and I really liked the ride they had, my SRT8 Jeep has Bilstein's and I like them, I dont expect the Escalade to handle or feel like a Jeep SRT8 but something that reacts better and has a more positive feel would be nice.
---------- Post added at 08:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:20 AM ----------
http://www.belltech.com/products/bel...-kits-121.html
Anyone have experience with this kit?
----------
http://www.mcgaughystore.com/mcgaugh...it-part-30009/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ei...model/escalade
Or a combination of these with Bilstein B6 Shocks?
As stated previously, I'm really wanting to upgrade the feel and increase the the performance of the shocks.
Another option would be to get information on the front/rear shocks at full extension, full compression, and static load - then use that data to find a suitable replacement.
The nice think about the Magaughy's kit is I believe there is no need to modify the shock length, am I correct?
---------- Post added at 08:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:20 AM ----------
I show that there is a B6 shock for a 2008 GMC Yukon (same frame/components full size SUV as our Escalade), I can dig and double check the numbers/sizing- though will this work for a conversion?
Front - #24-186926
Rear - #24-186933
Does anyone have any clue how to obtain the Arnott Bilstein shock specs for comparison to these?
Essentially as mentioned previously - extended, compressed and static.........
Getting closer to ordering, just need info back from MaGaughy's then I'll order the drop kit, and Eibach Anti-Roll bars. The only pressing items then are better dampers and the Arnott module.