'03 Quadrasteer Shocks, Aftermarket Available?

[Kingjoe]

I have 2 quadrasteers, and love them. #1- 03 Denalli Pickup, #2 -03 Yukon, Ride needs help as years go by, had it in to shop, and was told only shocks available were GM, and they were ove $300+ eack. I loved my quadrasteers till now. I understand there is a sensor witha plug in the shock. Anybody know of a aftermarket, that I can love my trucks again.

Thanks

[MS3DALE]

I don't know of any "specifically" for the Quadrasteer trucks,As you know the Q-Steer trucks are equipped with the ride control suspension,hence the sensor in the shocks,and the switch on the dash that firm-up the ride when activated.

 

You could probably get a set of Bilsteins for them,Thats what I would try.

I'm sure someone on here has been in your shoes before and will post their solution.

[MS3DALE]

Heres the description of the ride control system....

 

Service Information

2003 GMC Truck GMC Sierra Denali | Sierra, Silverado (VIN C/K) Service Manual | Document ID: 663485

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Selectable Ride Description and Operation:

The selectable ride (SR) suspension system allows the driver to choose between 2 distinct damping levels, firm and normal.

 

The SR dampers are gas charged units which provide damping by forcing hydraulic fluid through internal orifices within each shock in order to resist suspension movement. Each shock contains an internal solenoid actuator that the SR switch controls. This solenoid actuator controls the size of the orifice that the hydraulic fluid is forced through, thus altering the ride characteristics of the vehicle.

 

Voltage is supplied to the switch via the ignition 1 voltage circuit from the SEO IGN Fuse. When the system is on, the voltage is supplied to terminal A of each shock providing firmer damping. Ground is supplied to terminal B of each shock.

[jduca]

I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado with the ride control switch. I have replaced the switch multiple times. Cost is about $60 at the dealer. I recently stopped getting new ones and fixed the switch myself. I was able to replace the push-button switch with a black rocker switch and it works fine. Looks stock and will not fail as the O&M switch did. If you are interested let me know. The fix cost about $25 and should not fail as the original one did. Send me a message if interested.

 

- John

[SpeedyV]

I have 2 quadrasteers, and love them. #1- 03 Denalli Pickup, #2 -03 Yukon, Ride needs help as years go by, had it in to shop, and was told only shocks available were GM, and they were ove $300+ eack. I loved my quadrasteers till now. I understand there is a sensor witha plug in the shock. Anybody know of a aftermarket, that I can love my trucks again.

Thanks

 

Since jduca brought this back from the dead, I figured I might as well ask what shocks you ended up buying for your trucks...? Thanks!