View Full Version : 93 deville sits very low in rear time for shocks and coil spring?


mike93
10-12-09, 07:54 PM
Hey everyone how are you I have another question my 93 sits very low in the back shocks aren't leaking or aythig but it sits very low like a lowrider and it really bothers me to look at it and the speed sensitive suspenion light is on so time for shocks and coil springs? Thanks everyone

steelybill
10-12-09, 10:56 PM
Maybe that sensor for height that's back there in the rear has a problem. It's mounted on the right side on most cars, with a link on the arm that's connected to the right rear wheel suspension. Get a look under there and see if it's still connected etc.
Can you hear the ELC pump run? Don't know where yours is mounted. Some are under the rear area of the body, and some are up front near the battery. If it doesn't run, check fuses etc.

mike93
10-12-09, 11:17 PM
The pump works and it's up front on the drivers side but you think it can be that sensor not coil springs?

revdowrong
10-14-09, 07:45 PM
No It's time for springs and air struts. But if your going to replace the rear springs make sure there rear variable rate springs. Don't get regular coil springs because they're not strong enough, I have them on my Cadi and they suck. Will be replacing them in two weeks. Get the rear variable rate springs and Monroe air senstrac struts. Both items come with a lifetime warranty. Oh and if your air pump runs all the time, you may have an air leak in the line some where. Trace the air line from the pump all the way to the rear struts. Oh and a heads up the main line runs through the firewall into the cabin underneath the carpet and out the trunk to where it branch off to the two rear air struts.

mike93
10-14-09, 07:53 PM
Ok i already havethe monroe sensatrac shock i just need to get the springs and where's a good place to get the springs thank you and i just check the autozone by me has the variable coil springs for $75.00 is that a good price?

revdowrong
10-14-09, 08:05 PM
Oh and it's not your height sensor because the pump is on and running. To rule it out jack up the rear of the car and you'll see the arm and height sensor(which is a black box) located on the passenger side of the car. Pop the arm off at the bottom of the control arm and push it all the way up, put the key in the ignition to the start position, engine off. Have the hood up and listen for the air pump to come on. once it comes on let it run for a few sec. and then bring height arm all the way to the down position, therefor cutting off the air pump. If this works then the height sensor is working.

revdowrong
10-14-09, 08:05 PM
Let me check auto zone real quick.

mike93
10-14-09, 08:12 PM
ok and as far as the shocks go i need the electronic monroe sensatrac shocks right?

revdowrong
10-14-09, 08:18 PM
No not those, go to either advance auto parts or O'reilly auto parts and get the top dollar ones. O'rielly has some for 95.99 with lifetime warranty.
Moog - Coil Spring

Part Number: CC653
Oh and try to stay away from AutoZone. Our cars don't like there parts and I've heard and read too many horror stories. hell I even have some horror stories involving Autozone.

mike93
10-14-09, 08:23 PM
what's 95.00 bucks the coil springs and what about the shocks electronic im sorry if im asking the same question but idk which your talking about

revdowrong
10-14-09, 08:24 PM
If I'm correct the rear are air and your fronts our the electronic struts. If your doing the job your self get the
Monroe - Quick Strut Assembly

Part Number: 171798

* Quick Strut
* Rear
* Front Wheel Drive
* With Automatic Rear Air Leveling System
* Except Electronic Adjustable Suspension
* A Spring Compressor Is Not Needed To Change Struts On This Vehicle
* This Is An Air Strut
* Ak43 Kit May Be Required To Replace Original Lower Mounting Bolts And Nuts If Damaged Or Unable To Be Reused
* Limited Lifetime Warranty
These are at O'reilly auto parts for $122.99 or go to Advance auto parts and this is Monroe Shock/Strut - Rear
Part No. 171798
Warranty: LIMITED LIFETIME REPLACEMENT for $119.99
These are the same struts just for different prices.

mike93
10-14-09, 08:28 PM
ok i saw the coil springs 95 bucks so the rear shocks air the air leveling system and the fronts are electronic?

revdowrong
10-14-09, 08:32 PM
95.99 are for the springs. 122.99 or 119.99 for the air struts, sorry for the confusion. :)

revdowrong
10-14-09, 08:34 PM
Yes your fronts should be electronic to check lift the hood and see it you have a black wire going to the top of the struts. If there is a black wire then they are electronic.

mike93
10-14-09, 08:34 PM
that's ok it's cool do you think i can do the rear by myself is it hard to do because i have a haynes manual

revdowrong
10-14-09, 08:37 PM
Its not hard to do, just be sure you have a buddy to help you out. And once you change them out you will need a wheel alignment.

mike93
10-14-09, 08:40 PM
ok will do thanks a lot

revdowrong
10-14-09, 08:49 PM
No problem I basically taught my self how to work on my car by going to the local pick in pull and f'in up other cadi's so I won't make that mistake on my car. And if you can, try to get a Factory Service Manual on ebay or google it. You can only to so much with the hayness manual.

mike93
10-14-09, 09:47 PM
ok thanks alot