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Both rears are rattling and driving me nuts, 100,600 miles on em and I want to replace all 4. I have heard Monroe makes a replacement, but is it a electronic shock like the OEM Delphi? Where can I purchase these for the least $$$. I have been hearing $200.00-$300.00 apiece...... :rolleyes:

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Last time I looked, Monroe was less expensive than the OEM Delphi's, and they are supposed to be Autoride electronic replacements. GM refers to the system in the repair manual as RTD, for Real Time Damping (not to be confused with the auto-leveling air system on the 1500's, which is also called AutoRide).

 

Part numbers (for my '01 Suburban anyway) are Monroe 40035 (Front) and 40036 (rear). Best prices I have found are online at Rock Auto. According to their catalog, Fronts are AC/Delco 580222 at $353.79 vs. Monroe 40035 at $273.89, Rears are AC/Delco 580223 at $405.79 vs. Monroe 40036 at $255.79.

 

This means you save $459.80 on a set of Monroes vs. AC/Delco.

 

I have 85K miles on my Suburban with the Autoride system, and my big question is how do I know when it's time to replace these shocks? Nobody I talk to can give me an idea of how long these things are supposed to last. Dealer says to keep going until the "Service Ride Control" message comes on. I'm not in a hurry to shell out $1200 for shocks, but I'm guessing they'll need to be replaced at some point.

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Last time I looked, Monroe was less expensive than the OEM Delphi's, and they are supposed to be Autoride electronic replacements. GM refers to the system in the repair manual as RTD, for Real Time Damping (not to be confused with the auto-leveling air system on the 1500's, which is also called AutoRide).

 

Part numbers (for my '01 Suburban anyway) are Monroe 40035 (Front) and 40036 (rear). Best prices I have found are online at Rock Auto. According to their catalog, Fronts are AC/Delco 580222 at $353.79 vs. Monroe 40035 at $273.89, Rears are AC/Delco 580223 at $405.79 vs. Monroe 40036 at $255.79.

 

This means you save $459.80 on a set of Monroes vs. AC/Delco.

 

I have 85K miles on my Suburban with the Autoride system, and my big question is how do I know when it's time to replace these shocks? Nobody I talk to can give me an idea of how long these things are supposed to last. Dealer says to keep going until the "Service Ride Control" message comes on. I'm not in a hurry to shell out $1200 for shocks, but I'm guessing they'll need to be replaced at some point.

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I do not know what happened to the above post by myself.......everything but the quote is missing!

 

Burbman, The autorides are supposed to last 125.000-150,000 miles as I read somewhere. My buddy and best man located me a set today at a GM warehouse thru his job, front and rears for $876.10, yea thats 4 Delphi's, unbeleivable! Most people I've heard are replacing them with non electronic shocks. I am really happy with the way the Delphi's worked and how long they lasted. I beat the crap out of my truck on the south shore beaches a couple of times a week. Two times a year we rent a house on the Outerbanks NC....its 8 miles to the house from the pavement! Last June I logged over 120 miles of rough sand in one week. I love my truck man, 3/4 ton like driven on a cloud, why lose that ride with aftermarket shocks!

Burbman do ya fish?

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That's an awesome deal! I agree, GM did a great job with AutoRide, except for the cost of the shocks....I will replace with either AC/Delco or Monroe when the time comes. I want to keep the system functional.

 

Yes, I fish, and yes, I've already killed both rear Ride Control Sensors from the sand....$325 each....

 

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Love to get out to Montauk for the weekend with the 34' RV. It's a greta time. we killed the fluke last time out, but no more I guess until next year. On to the stripers.....

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That's an awesome deal! I agree, GM did a great job with AutoRide, except for the cost of the shocks....I will replace with either AC/Delco or Monroe when the time comes. I want to keep the system functional.

 

Yes, I fish, and yes, I've already killed both rear Ride Control Sensors from the sand....$325 each....

 

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BurbandTrailer.jpg

 

Love to get out to Montauk for the weekend with the 34' RV. It's a greta time. we killed the fluke last time out, but no more I guess until next year. On to the stripers.....

 

 

sweet pics......... shot me an email next trip out....... by say Rbt Moses, we'll compare notes!

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GM refers to the system in the repair manual as RTD, for Real Time Damping (not to be confused with the auto-leveling air system on the 1500's, which is also called AutoRide).

 

I just want to clarify this statement. Both the 1500 and 2500 Autoride systems (RPO Z55) are identical except for two things. The 1500 has the additional Auto leveling feature with the air pump and the 1500 also has an extra RPO Code (ZK3) which integrates the EVO for your steering into the system. The Autoride for the 2500 does not involve the EVO. Personally, I think this system sucks and I'm in the process of removing it from my truck and replacing the shocks with Bilsteins at a cost of $276.00 for all 4. I will never have to worry about getting raped by GM for any parts for anything to do with autoride.

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GM refers to the system in the repair manual as RTD, for Real Time Damping (not to be confused with the auto-leveling air system on the 1500's, which is also called AutoRide).

 

I just want to clarify this statement. Both the 1500 and 2500 Autoride systems (RPO Z55) are identical except for two things. The 1500 has the additional Auto leveling feature with the air pump and the 1500 also has an extra RPO Code (ZK3) which integrates the EVO for your steering into the system. The Autoride for the 2500 does not involve the EVO. Personally, I think this system sucks and I'm in the process of removing it from my truck and replacing the shocks with Bilsteins at a cost of $276.00 for all 4. I will never have to worry about getting raped by GM for any parts for anything to do with autoride.

 

 

I agree i just got a price of 4 rancho 9000 i think for $148. Ive had 9 gm trucks in my life and never had autoride so i dont think im going to miss it, trucks are meant to ride like trucks.

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Just for your FYI there are a few threads on the autoride/autolevel shocks around here. One is specific on how to defeat the service autoride message as well as the whole system if switching to regular shocks..................

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...amp;hl=autoride'>http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...amp;hl=autoride'>http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...amp;hl=autoride'>http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...amp;hl=autoride

 

Heres a post from back in March for replacement autoride

shocks for $199 each. Maybe they are still available?

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...amp;hl=autoride

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