I have a 2002 Cadillac Deville, I just changed the rims and need to lift my ass up a little. I am looking for the air value but no luck. Can you guys lead me to the right direction
Thanks in advance Torres
Thanks in advance Torres
2002 Deville rear level control and new wheels
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Re: air ride
There is no "air valve' -
Our cars do NOT have "air ride". They have rear Electronic Level Control which compensates for extra weight in the rear seat or trunk. The system - consisting of a compressor, solenoid supply/exhaust control head, filter/dryer, air lines and shock bladders - is (should be) fully automatic and relies on rear height input from sensor(s) in one or both rear wheelwells - body metal to lower suspension arm control rod. The rods are not adjustable for length as-built, but a decent mechanic can slightly - slightly - modify rear ride height by fooling with rod length.
If you changed the wheels to non-stock offset and non-stock outside tire diameter then your problem is anyone's guess.
There is no "air valve' -
Our cars do NOT have "air ride". They have rear Electronic Level Control which compensates for extra weight in the rear seat or trunk. The system - consisting of a compressor, solenoid supply/exhaust control head, filter/dryer, air lines and shock bladders - is (should be) fully automatic and relies on rear height input from sensor(s) in one or both rear wheelwells - body metal to lower suspension arm control rod. The rods are not adjustable for length as-built, but a decent mechanic can slightly - slightly - modify rear ride height by fooling with rod length.
If you changed the wheels to non-stock offset and non-stock outside tire diameter then your problem is anyone's guess.
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If somethings rubbing, the problem is the rims and/or tires, not the ride height.
If somethings rubbing, the problem is the rims and/or tires, not the ride height.
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I just changed the rims and need to lift my ass up a little.
so - you put 26" donk wheels on - and they rub?
how much higher are you thinking?
remember raising the rear changes balance point -
and will throw more weight onto the front -
could change handling - braking - and front ride-height -
you could unplug the compressor -
and install the Monroe AK29 manual-fill kit -
around $12 -
When I disconnect the hose from the shock air came out. So I added air back in it. I then took it to the shop near my house. Seems my sensor is out. We hook it up an lifted the ass up just a little. She rides smooth but I still have a another issue.
Now as I walk around I notice that on my driver side I have about three fingers gap between tire and fender and on the passenger side I have a tight two. At first I was like maybe my big boy and my wife weight thru it of but even without them it's still the same. Any idea
yes. go back to stock wheels and tires, and stop trying to make the car do something it wasn't designed for.
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