Rear auto ride shocks

[the blur]

I have replaced the rear autoride shocks & compressor, so many times, I lost count. The rode salt just eats up everything, including the air boots.
What shocks and resistors do you use, so the front struts still work as designed?

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Lots of folks here use Bilstein shocks, so you may want to check them out.

For the rear, you will need to buy two 3-5 Ohm 50 watt resistors, one for each shock, and solder them across the 2 Wires that connect to the shocks. I suggest doing this in a way that you don't have to cut off the connectors, or at least don't throw them away, just in case that you want to convert back to OEM in the future. This will eliminate the dash warning for the air ride suspension error. These resistors can be purchased on Amazon, by searching for air ride delete resistors. If you want to spend the money, they have kits available which simply plug into your existing electrical connectors, thus eliminating the need for cutting and soldering.

I will also say that I don't know what impact or drivability issues you will have, if any, with having the front shocks electrically changing the stiffness of the shocks, and no corresponding changes in the rear shocks.

 

[the blur]

Lots of folks here use Bilstein shocks, so you may want to check them out.

I will also say that I don't know what impact or drivability issues you will have, if any, with having the front shocks electrically changing the stiffness of the shocks, and no corresponding changes in the rear shocks.

Considering the air shocks have torn boots and the compressor pump hasn't worked in years. Probably doesn't matter much.

 

[petethepug]

Aren’t the OEM rear autoride struts covered by a lifetime guarantee now?

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Aren’t the OEM rear autoride struts covered by a lifetime guarantee now?

The last time that I looked, GM changed their warranty to 3 years on those shocks.

 

[petethepug]

Still have the lifetime warranty…

More Information for GM GENUINE 19420492

But still may cause reproductive harm or cancer if living in CA

 

[Scrappycrow]

Still have the lifetime warranty…

More Information for GM GENUINE 19420492

That's great to know. Now the question is: how hard is it to get things warrantied via RockAuto?

 

[petethepug]

As long as you have the receipt and printout or screenshot of the warranty info from when you bought it, ez peazy . All r/a returns are done on the computer via a link that finds your past purchases.

Best to make sure you order parts off that one particular account. No human contact at r/a but once you get past that you’re golden.

Flip’n great time to own a GM 800 or 900 truck or suv. They’re truly overbuilt, cheap to maintain in comparison to today’s trucks and easily repaired. The e85 trucks in CA make them immune from CA having the highest gas prices in the US. Keep your V8 and guzzle on