Install Mcgaughys 2-3 drop tonight but I broke the air-ride rod

The dealer sells them for like 20 bucks. What year is your truck? Let me know if the rear air shocks stay hard. Mine stay like that. I thought they would deflate alittle when you turn of the truck. I had my two kids plus myself sit in the back and the air compressor kick on and raised it again. I guess it works fine. Its just that the shock stays hard. I hope in time it does not leak. Good luck. Throw some pics up when done.

Yeah, go ask the dealer for the replacement. I have seen a member here on the forum who broke it and just welded it back together. If you have a welder, that would work too.

I broke mine also. I cut the ends off and made a new one from copper tube.

You could also buy some all-thread and build one to the exact length you need. The ends knock off of the rod and can be put on another rod.

Thanks for all the replies. yeah I ended up just finding a screw around my house that was long enough and I just cut the head off and then threaded the two cup joints onto the screw. Good as new. I dont know if my rear shocks stay hard but the ride is a little bit rougher than before. It handles like a car now so its worth it IMO. And I got some 24" giovanna caracas with the solid black caps put on yesterday too. Ill post up some pics after I give it a good washing.

I made a new thread with the pics of the drop and the new rims.

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forum...09878-finally-got-my-24-giovanna-caracas.html