Suspension conversion kit for catera?

PEETYZ · #1 (**permalink**) 10-31-07, 11:15 PM

I was looking at parts for catera at www.oreillyauto.com and found this STRUTMASTERS - Suspension Conversion Kit
Item No: CAD-R4CAT

1 Per Vehicle
REPLACES REAR AIR SUSP SYSTEM W/COIL OVER SHOCKS OR MANUAL AIR SHOCK

Price- call store Anyone know about it?

By the way the monroe suspension prices are good on there too

Resilient · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-07, 07:13 AM

On of the Sponsor advertizers (on the side bars) at some point specialized in air susp. conversions to standard susp.

Might want to check ..

R-Caddy · #3 (**permalink**) 11-24-07, 02:03 AM

Just installed 2004 GTO shocks on my 97. Fits perfectly and a big improvement over even leveling suspension. Stiffer, better handling (I can tell- I have 2 Cats) and much more confident. Also, probably easier to come by. Later ;]

elvin315 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-24-07, 01:36 PM

Details please. What brand/model were these shocks or will any shocks for the GTO fit? Did you disable the leveling system and if so how? Do you know if front struts for the GTO will fit our Cateras? Thanks.

Elvin

R-Caddy · #5 (**permalink**) 11-25-07, 02:52 PM

I had those Strutmasters, but they were crap (didn't even have all the hardware! - had to reuse od bushings, until I ordered new ones from Cadillac) and the people were not willing to replace them (Lifetime Warranty my ass!!!) The ones I got were stock 2004 GTO shocks. I removed the Leveling Suspension light for now, but I think you can disable that little arm next to the rear end and that should work. Or you can get Koni Sport shocks for about $120 a piece for Catera and I heard those work too. P/N 80-2591S, S for sport. I will find out if the front struts and springs work later and wil post it on the forum.
Later,
Aras

tpilews · #6 (**permalink**) 12-11-07, 11:38 PM

Any update??? I'm looking for a solution to my ride quality and will be doing a complete overhaul of the suspension.

R-Caddy · #7 (**permalink**) 12-13-07, 04:30 PM

I will try to put in the front struts and springs this weekend. I will let you know. I have read that the struts are supposed to fit, if you change the springs, and there may be some other thing. Oh well, I guess I'll find out soon

PEETYZ · #8 (**permalink**) 12-15-07, 11:09 AM

r-caddy keep us in the loop im looking to redo my entire suspension system

tpilews · #9 (**permalink**) 12-30-07, 09:34 PM

Well, I found a donor '04 GTO and took the front struts/springs and rear shocks/springs. I will be putting them in this friday. I will take some pictures during the process. I'll post up when I'm done.

elvin315 · #10 (**permalink**) 12-31-07, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpilews

Well, I found a donor '04 GTO and took the front struts/springs and rear shocks/springs. I will be putting them in this friday. I will take some pictures during the process. I'll post up when I'm done.

Don't forget the '04 GTO front brake calipers and hoses.

Elvin