Autoride conversion to standard shocks

[kwOH]

So i have seen a lot of post about this and is it really as simple as putting on the new shocks and pulling the RTD fuse? Not really wanting to spend $800 on new autoride shocks and compressor.


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[Sasquatch]

Yes it is that simple but some people say that pulling that fuse does something to steering, I forget what it is exactly but some say it did nothing and some say if affected the steering.

When i switched over to regular shocks i just bolted them in and bought resistors that you can put on the wires attached to the autoride shocks that make the DIC message go away. But i never put them on because i decided not to cut up the wires just in case i ever sell my truck and the next owner wants to make the mistake of putting autoride back in.

I just hit a button on the steering wheel to make the DIC message go away every time i start the truck. It`s no big deal to me.

 

[subieworx]

I converted mine and hit the button for a year before realizing I could pull the fuse. Pulled the fuse to shut the system off and noticed no ill effects. Everything in terms of steering feels no different at all.

 

[fiatdale]

I have a thread around here with what resistors to use to get rid of the message. Just do a search

 

[kwOH]

I have a thread around here with what resistors to use to get rid of the message. Just do a search

Do I need a resistor on the compressor too?


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[Sasquatch]

Nothing needed on the compressor. I left mine on the truck because i`m too lazy to remove it.

 

[pnwdan]

Just pull the fuse. No need for anything else.

 

[abishoff]

i believe this company makes the resistors that just plug in. however you have to buy the whole conversion kit.
https://www.arnottindustries.com/

 

[pnwdan]

i believe this company makes the resistors that just plug in. however you have to buy the whole conversion kit.
https://www.arnottindustries.com/

But why would anyone buy something when all you need to do is pull the fuse?

 

[fiatdale]

Pull the fuse and you may get the error message every time the truck starts. Do this:

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/autoride-bypass.48518/

 

[subieworx]

I had resistors and still had the light. Pulled the fuse and the light turned off.

 

[mrpep]

What shock do you recommend for a 2003 Yukon Denali that will tow a 500 lb tongue weight camper twice a year?? I put some economic monroes but feel like they might now handle . They are the 32348


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[pnwdan]

What shock do you recommend for a 2003 Yukon Denali that will tow a 500 lb tongue weight camper twice a year?? I put some economic monroes but feel like they might now handle . They are the 32348


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No matter what shock you get, you'll want to add helper bags if you tow.

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[mrpep]

No matter what shock you get, you'll want to add helper bags if you tow.

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What are they? Can you post a link? And so the coil springs and shocks alone not cut it ?


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[subieworx]

I would do a normal rear spring with normal shocks. I have a set left over that I used for about s year from strut masters that worked well. It lifts the rear about an inch and is very level with a trailer attached.

 

[mrpep]

My end is actually level now since I placed the gas shocks.


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[subieworx]

It won't be once you out weight on it though as the stock spring is very soft. It is designed to work along with the factory air spring in the shock.

 

[mrpep]

I do use aweigh T distribution hitch. Think that would help ?


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[subieworx]

You still have a very soft spring. It will help somewhat though.

 

[mrpep]

Hm, so what's ideal??


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