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Yes, the passive replacements from Arnott Industries, Boston Suspension or Strutmasters. I think all three of those companies sell kits for the late model STS.
And what kind of cheap warranty did you get that doesn't cover shocks and struts! :bonkers:
Yes, the passive replacements from Arnott Industries, Boston Suspension or Strutmasters. I think all three of those companies sell kits for the late model STS.
And what kind of cheap warranty did you get that doesn't cover shocks and struts! :bonkers:
Re: $1,735!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I could be mistaken, but shock anad struts are usually a "wear & tear" item and thus are excluded form most coverage at 90,000 miles.
I think I would go with the retrofit type option instead of the factory replacements for that price.
I could be mistaken, but shock anad struts are usually a "wear & tear" item and thus are excluded form most coverage at 90,000 miles.
I think I would go with the retrofit type option instead of the factory replacements for that price.
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Re: $1,735!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
is this the best option?
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1998-2000 Seville: This kit is for a set of 2 rear self adjusting rear air shocks new mounting hardware, instructions and electronics to suppress the service ride control message.
$275.00
is this the best option?
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Re: $1,735!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
For passive replacement, the aftermarket options seem to consist of Strutmasters, Arnott Industries, or Boston Suspension. Each claims to bypass the ride control system's safe mode (90 mph limiter). Not wanting to seem biased, I'd suggest you run a thread search on these individually and develop your own opinion before purchasing. It seems that some folks haven't had the best luck there. Entire kits seem to be in the $400-$600 range for all four corners. Obviously you'd need to pay for installation if you arent a do-it-yourslf type. I'd guess that would set you back $200 - $300 at a suspension shop.
Other passive options are available for less money, but you'll need to trick the ride control computer to avoid RSS codes. Krashed has a clever idea whereby he recommends carefully removing the damping valves from the top of the original struts/shocks, bagging them off and tying them out of the way to avoid codes. He says this is working for him.
If you want to stay factory, buy the shocks from GM parts direct and save some $$$. Two rear OEM air shocks (GM part #s 22064872 and 22064873) should set you back about $432 each with shipping/handling. Any suspension shop should be able to install these for well under $100 - it's about a 60 minute job - max - with shop facilities and air tools.
For passive replacement, the aftermarket options seem to consist of Strutmasters, Arnott Industries, or Boston Suspension. Each claims to bypass the ride control system's safe mode (90 mph limiter). Not wanting to seem biased, I'd suggest you run a thread search on these individually and develop your own opinion before purchasing. It seems that some folks haven't had the best luck there. Entire kits seem to be in the $400-$600 range for all four corners. Obviously you'd need to pay for installation if you arent a do-it-yourslf type. I'd guess that would set you back $200 - $300 at a suspension shop.
Other passive options are available for less money, but you'll need to trick the ride control computer to avoid RSS codes. Krashed has a clever idea whereby he recommends carefully removing the damping valves from the top of the original struts/shocks, bagging them off and tying them out of the way to avoid codes. He says this is working for him.
If you want to stay factory, buy the shocks from GM parts direct and save some $$$. Two rear OEM air shocks (GM part #s 22064872 and 22064873) should set you back about $432 each with shipping/handling. Any suspension shop should be able to install these for well under $100 - it's about a 60 minute job - max - with shop facilities and air tools.
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Im a do it yourself type of guy. o think the best bang for the buck is the Boston route. Im not expecting the GM feel but i think i will go ahead and pass on it if it cost so much. It also wouldnt make to much sense to drop so much $$$$ on my ride if the value of it is droping rapidly. You guys have been allot of help. Thank you.
Im a do it yourself type of guy. o think the best bang for the buck is the Boston route. Im not expecting the GM feel but i think i will go ahead and pass on it if it cost so much. It also wouldnt make to much sense to drop so much $$$$ on my ride if the value of it is droping rapidly. You guys have been allot of help. Thank you.
Re: $1,735!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I used gaberial hijackers in my 99 sls bought them from auto zone the cost was 65 dollars for the pair.
I used gaberial hijackers in my 99 sls bought them from auto zone the cost was 65 dollars for the pair.
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