2000 Yukon New Shocks?

[00'Yukon]

I have a 2000 gmc yukon with the autoride option (z55). I often tow a 2500 lb boat with 4-5 people in the truck and luggage so there is a decent amount of weight there. The truck has 123,000 miles on it and the compressor seems to be working its butt off now moreso then ever.

 

Every time i start the truck with no weight, the compressor levels the truck out and runs for about 5 seconds and shuts off, not doing it again while driving. With weight, the compressor will level out the truck, taking longer obviously but then it shuts off. Less then a minute later, the compressor will kick in again and level out. It levels out less often, but does this multiple times even with as little as 4 people in the car. I believe the shocks might be leaking air because in watching for a minute, the truck starts to sag and the compressor kicks in to compensate. It does this while stationary or driving. The shocks are the delphis and i really think my ride is rough especially compared to the 2003 suburban my friend has w/ autoride and the 2005 escalade(cadillacs road sensing + autoride) and 2007 denali (autoride) i have driven. Granted, i know the truck is 8 years old w/ 120,000++ miles but i think my ride has started to go to crap with no weight. Any suggestions? if you think i should replace the shocks, all 4 would be in order right? I want to go OEM unless there is a noticably better shock for ride and towing purposes.

[00'Yukon]

anyone?

[00'Yukon]

no one can help me out here?

[sno]

Sorry, no help other than to 'agree' with your feeling that all 4 need replaced and it's probably best to use OEM parts. Be sure to shop around as each parts department/dealer can have different prices.

[C & A s Dad]

If you are wanting to stick with the Autoride, I think your only option is OE. I do remember someone saying that Monroe offered a autoride type shock for the Autoride equipped trucks. There are also several cases where I have read the owner has replaced the AR with good Bilstiens or KYBs and had the A/R turned off to avoid any Service lights.

 

If the money is not a concern, go back with the OE Autorides, however you will be dropping some big $s.

[asepgrad98]

if money is factor you could just replace the one that is leaking.

[04z71steve]

my mom has the autoride option on her suburban.. greatest invention ever in my opinoin... drooling aside..

 

i would see if you can find any leaks in the connections or the hoses going from the compressor to the shocks themselves, from experience those parts are pretty expensive unless you get them used, so IMO, find some air leak detector and see if you can trace a leak, if you cant maybe it is time for new shocks... and i would definitely go OEM, the autoride is a great feature and will keep your resale value up a bit if you can keep it going.

 

hope this helps,

steve

[00'Yukon]

thanks for the replies guys. I guess i don't mind too much about the constant leveling when towing, but i don't want to overwork the compressor. Also, i really don't like the ride IMO. I had the truck since 30,000 and i don't remember what it rode like then but i have to believe it was better then its current state. I found 2 new rear shocks for 300 a while ago on ebay and was going to buy them but decided to wait.

I guess i'll just check the hoses for air leaks. In order to do this would i just have to turn the truck on and listen after the truck levels out?

[asepgrad98]

get a squirt bottle and put a tablespoon or so of dish washing soap(not auto kind) in there with some water and spray everything down and look for bubbles.

[Starrman]

Monroe does make a replacement and I know its available at Advance Auto Parts (Parts America) but do cost quite a bit, about $300 each.

 

Monroe AutoRide front replacement shock

[Jacqson]

no one can help me out here?

 

 

www.strutmasters.com

[C & A s Dad]

Drew, if you can find new OE Autorides for 300 you better buy them because I think they run like 1,400 from the dealer for the rear. I am not positive about this, but I know they are very expensive.

 

Also when you are looking at the Monroes be careful. You will see a listing for self leveling suspension as well as autoride. They are not the same thing. The self leveling shock is not connected to a compressor but is a very high pressure shock that assists in leveling a load. I have the self leveling option on mine but not the Autoride.

[lackeym]

Drew, if you can find new OE Autorides for 300 you better buy them because I think they run like 1,400 from the dealer for the rear. I am not positive about this, but I know they are very expensive.

 

Also when you are looking at the Monroes be careful. You will see a listing for self leveling suspension as well as autoride. They are not the same thing. The self leveling shock is not connected to a compressor but is a very high pressure shock that assists in leveling a load. I have the self leveling option on mine but not the Autoride.

 

 

Check out Arnettindustries.com they have replacements for about $200 a shock. haven't done it yet but I will be going the same route.

[alvocado]

Monroe does make a replacement and I know its available at Advance Auto Parts (Parts America) but do cost quite a bit, about $300 each.

 

Monroe AutoRide front replacement shock

 

Has anyone tried the Monroe autoride shocks yet? I've seen them from Rockauto and Strutmasters for around $269ea. How do they compare to the OEM shocks?