Need a 4x4 suspension person

fishAK · 08-10-2009, 04:48 PM

Soooo....my fancy new Denali is having serious suspension issues. The autoride air shocks and compressor have all failed, and I need to do something about it ASAP before the shocks compress fully and I start tail-dragging.

I need a shop where they know their stuff for trucks. I want to disable and replace the autoride system (it's $2300 to fix) with normal heavy duty shocks, but need someone who knows fitment and mods. These aren't standard shocks or brackets, so they either need something fabricated or some sort of adapter kit to work with standard shocks.

Anyway....name me off some 4x4 shops, places who specialize in lift and suspension, whatever. I can't think of any at all.

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WRXSuShi · 08-10-2009, 06:11 PM

Quadretec, rustys offroad. mostly jeep things but you can find some real good thingss!! good luck!

fishAK · 08-10-2009, 06:39 PM

Thanks, man. I do appreciate the help, but perhaps should have mentioned I need someone locally....

SQUAD_907 · 08-10-2009, 06:49 PM

underground...

fishAK · 08-10-2009, 07:01 PM

They need a "DUH" emoticon.

I hadn't even thought of them. Thanks.

ICEEPUCK · 08-10-2009, 07:46 PM

Try Custom Truck and Accesory on Old Seward. It's right next to the Mazda dealership.

KW900 · 08-10-2009, 08:47 PM

Joe's Performance and Off Road in Eagle River 250-1779

fishAK · 08-10-2009, 09:51 PM

Thanks.

I did go down and see Jeremiah at Underground, and he thinks they can hook me up for pretty cheap. He's doing some research, cause these stupid airride suspensions are a pain, but I think it'll be a go with them.

Still may go talk to another shop for ideas, though.

missiceblast · 08-10-2009, 10:35 PM

Did u tell them when u were wanting to do it I heard they were really busy. Don't let I deterr you they are worth the wait.

rivman05 · 08-11-2009, 02:54 PM

Fish, those due suck. Im willing to bet the sensor for the rear is stuck, broken or dead. I know that GM hasnt changed air ride setups since 77. I know that thing well, had to re-install it in my dad 78 Caddy custom classic. If you look on the drivers side typically (unless Canadian, then its on the pass side) you should find the little box with the arm. You can take a dvom and see if you have anything running to it, if not then its either the circuit breaker or the fuse. GL with it. Hope this might help you.

Gabe

retrac · 08-11-2009, 03:56 PM

I'd hit the Tahoe forum. There's a post with instructions there. It's a matter of removing the junk, getting good shocks, and reprogramming the BCM (Body Control Module) to remove the air ride codes.

fishAK · 08-11-2009, 05:02 PM

I found (got pointed to on tahoeyukonforum.com, really) some Bilstein direct replacement gas shocks, even come with a little error cancelling module that you plug in. It's a matter of figuring out how to get them from Florida to here the cheapest way. Jeremiah is trying to get ahold of the company in partnership with Bilstein to see if he can find a West Coast distributor to ship to him.

Retrac, are you having car issues as well? I hope not....

retrac · 08-11-2009, 05:25 PM

Sweet deal with the Bilsteins. From what I hear the ride usually feels the same or better after the swap.

fishAK · 08-11-2009, 05:59 PM

Supposedly the ride is better, more smooth. I wasn't that impressed with the air shocks. They didn't have much give to them...for a rig like the Denali, I'd like a little softer, smoother ride. It just fits the overall cushy feeling of the truck better....lol.

dome24 · 08-11-2009, 10:30 PM

Do you have a link or a price on the swap? I have another buddy who's thinkin about ditching the air-ride.

fishAK · 08-12-2009, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dome24

Do you have a link or a price on the swap? I have another buddy who's thinkin about ditching the air-ride.

Ask and ye shall recieve:

http://tahoeshocks.html

Price: $379/pair. + Shipping

Carter · 08-12-2009, 06:04 AM

Make sure that you price check when shopping at Underground. I thought I was getting a deal when I got a front sway and endlinks there... I got ripped off.

dome24 · 08-12-2009, 01:29 PM

Thanks fish, ill pass it along.

fishAK · 08-12-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dome24

Thanks fish, ill pass it along.

You have to click on yhe link to get the actual addy...I shortened it.

Thanks Marshall...I'm getting another look from another shop today.

fishAK · 08-12-2009, 04:15 PM

Dome...

I wasn't 100% accurate about those shocks. I just called to get shipping rates and got some other info on them. They are still air shocks, meaning they still need the compressor, but they aren't electronic like the standard GM/Chevy ones. Apparently, the OEM shocks are both electronically adjustable (that supposedly makes for a smoother ride by automatically adjusting the shock by road condition), and air adjustable, which has more to do with your load weight then road conditions.

So, the Bilstein shocks still need a compressor to function. Jeremiah at Underground says that he's done complete conversions just using Rancho shocks, so I'm not sure at this point what I'm going to do.

08-10-2009, 04:48 PM	#1
fishAK Scooby Specialist Member#: 177680 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage Vehicle: '03 GMC Denali White light w/flicker	Need a 4x4 suspension person Soooo....my fancy new Denali is having serious suspension issues. The autoride air shocks and compressor have all failed, and I need to do something about it ASAP before the shocks compress fully and I start tail-dragging. I need a shop where they know their stuff for trucks. I want to disable and replace the autoride system (it's $2300 to fix) with normal heavy duty shocks, but need someone who knows fitment and mods. These aren't standard shocks or brackets, so they either need something fabricated or some sort of adapter kit to work with standard shocks. Anyway....name me off some 4x4 shops, places who specialize in lift and suspension, whatever. I can't think of any at all. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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fishAK Scooby Specialist Member#: 177680 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage Vehicle: '03 GMC Denali White light w/flicker	They need a "DUH" emoticon. I hadn't even thought of them. Thanks.

08-10-2009, 07:46 PM	#6
ICEEPUCK Scooby Newbie Member#: 174679 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, Alaska Vehicle: 2003 WRB WRX Blue w/ black hoodscoop	Try Custom Truck and Accesory on Old Seward. It's right next to the Mazda dealership.

08-10-2009, 08:47 PM	#7
KW900 Scooby Specialist Member#: 220013 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Palmer, AK Vehicle: 2003 WRX	Joe's Performance and Off Road in Eagle River 250-1779

08-10-2009, 09:51 PM	#8
fishAK Scooby Specialist Member#: 177680 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage Vehicle: '03 GMC Denali White light w/flicker	Thanks. I did go down and see Jeremiah at Underground, and he thinks they can hook me up for pretty cheap. He's doing some research, cause these stupid airride suspensions are a pain, but I think it'll be a go with them. Still may go talk to another shop for ideas, though.

08-10-2009, 10:35 PM	#9
missiceblast Scooby Specialist Member#: 142304 Join Date: Mar 2007	Did u tell them when u were wanting to do it I heard they were really busy. Don't let I deterr you they are worth the wait.

08-11-2009, 02:54 PM	#10
rivman05 Scooby Specialist Member#: 159986 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: YK Delta Vehicle: 2010 Skidoo Tundra 550 Fan 11 sec qtr	Fish, those due suck. Im willing to bet the sensor for the rear is stuck, broken or dead. I know that GM hasnt changed air ride setups since 77. I know that thing well, had to re-install it in my dad 78 Caddy custom classic. If you look on the drivers side typically (unless Canadian, then its on the pass side) you should find the little box with the arm. You can take a dvom and see if you have anything running to it, if not then its either the circuit breaker or the fuse. GL with it. Hope this might help you. Gabe

08-11-2009, 03:56 PM	#11
retrac Scooby Specialist Member#: 217208 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Alaska	I'd hit the Tahoe forum. There's a post with instructions there. It's a matter of removing the junk, getting good shocks, and reprogramming the BCM (Body Control Module) to remove the air ride codes.

08-11-2009, 05:02 PM	#12
fishAK Scooby Specialist Member#: 177680 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage Vehicle: '03 GMC Denali White light w/flicker	I found (got pointed to on tahoeyukonforum.com, really) some Bilstein direct replacement gas shocks, even come with a little error cancelling module that you plug in. It's a matter of figuring out how to get them from Florida to here the cheapest way. Jeremiah is trying to get ahold of the company in partnership with Bilstein to see if he can find a West Coast distributor to ship to him. Retrac, are you having car issues as well? I hope not....

08-11-2009, 05:25 PM	#13
retrac Scooby Specialist Member#: 217208 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Alaska	Sweet deal with the Bilsteins. From what I hear the ride usually feels the same or better after the swap.

08-11-2009, 05:59 PM	#14
fishAK Scooby Specialist Member#: 177680 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage Vehicle: '03 GMC Denali White light w/flicker	Supposedly the ride is better, more smooth. I wasn't that impressed with the air shocks. They didn't have much give to them...for a rig like the Denali, I'd like a little softer, smoother ride. It just fits the overall cushy feeling of the truck better....lol.

08-11-2009, 10:30 PM	#15
dome24 Scooby Specialist Member#: 111845 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchor-Town Vehicle: 97 RUBAsU Tall2dr 96 Neota Tacoma 4x4	Do you have a link or a price on the swap? I have another buddy who's thinkin about ditching the air-ride.

08-12-2009, 06:04 AM	#17
Carter NASIOC Supporter Member#: 156708 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Palmer, AK Vehicle: 2009 Cessna 172SP G1000	Make sure that you price check when shopping at Underground. I thought I was getting a deal when I got a front sway and endlinks there... I got ripped off.

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dome24 Scooby Specialist Member#: 111845 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchor-Town Vehicle: 97 RUBAsU Tall2dr 96 Neota Tacoma 4x4	Thanks fish, ill pass it along.

08-12-2009, 04:15 PM	#20
fishAK Scooby Specialist Member#: 177680 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage Vehicle: '03 GMC Denali White light w/flicker	Dome... I wasn't 100% accurate about those shocks. I just called to get shipping rates and got some other info on them. They are still air shocks, meaning they still need the compressor, but they aren't electronic like the standard GM/Chevy ones. Apparently, the OEM shocks are both electronically adjustable (that supposedly makes for a smoother ride by automatically adjusting the shock by road condition), and air adjustable, which has more to do with your load weight then road conditions. So, the Bilstein shocks still need a compressor to function. Jeremiah at Underground says that he's done complete conversions just using Rancho shocks, so I'm not sure at this point what I'm going to do.