Hey man are those 580-1091 the same as 23487280? I got a quote from a dealership saying the whole thing with labor would be around $1,800 - glad I stumbled across your video.. I might be able to get a friend to help me out with this and just do it for like $700 for the parts - I've got a 2013 Escalade
The big thing to figure out is if you have the Z95 Magnaride or not. If you have the Z95 Magnaride then those are the shocks you need. I have the part links listed in the description, or you can use this link amzn.to/3XdXlH5 and you will need two. The job is not hard to do and following the video will help! Let me know if you have any other questions
Is the rear air shock system present on the short wheelbase Escalade? I read somewhere that only the ESV was given the read air ride and normal wheelbase got 4 wheel magnetic ride.
If you replaced the compressor and shocks and it still doesn't turn on, I would start making sure it is getting power, if not you need to find a fuse or wires that are issue
What’s the down of getting a regular rear shock-absorber? I bought a 2011 Escalade. I def need to change the rear, but $542 for the rear pair is just too expensive for me rn.
Regular rear shocks will not have the air to help lift the rear when it's loaded up. If you tow anything or put heavy stuff in the back it will be sagging with regular shocks
@@streetriderscustomsany thoughts on the structural strength of the frame at this stage of rust? Mine looks a little less and if I peek inside a hole the inside looks completely black, no rust. Are the GMT900 frames commonly rusting through? I own a Trailblazer 2004 which is rusted through at the control arm brackets but they are known as it’s a kind of design issue. Have a great Friday
I bought a travel trailer last year. If was fine the first couple trips. I was attaching the trailer and heard a pop and the motor of the compressor stopped. Now the back of my Yukon sags when towing. But the motor sound is there but doesn't seem to do anything. How is that for lay mans terms lol. Will this fix it? Someone mentions coil springs and airbags... I am lost :) I have a 2011 GMC Yukon Denali (AWD)
If the motor is still running for the compressor but nothing is happening then I would say that one or both of the rear shocks are actually blown. You could always buy the stock shocks like I did and install them. The other way would be to put aftermarket shocks on and then put a aftermarket air bag kit to help lift the load. I would go stock if I were you
No worries! It should go together pretty easily as long as you have the correct tools! If you purchase through the Amazon links you will help the channel! Good luck
@@streetriderscustoms I had already purchased the OEM shocks on Amazon before finding your channel, but of course if I have to buy another I'll definitely support the channel.
I'm looking at doing this on a friend's Escalade (2014). I'm leaning towards replacing it with a conversation kit to regular suspension. The problem is that I don't know what kit to buy. I don't know if I have a Z55 or Z95 system.
My god,.that rust... :+(
Hey man are those 580-1091 the same as 23487280? I got a quote from a dealership saying the whole thing with labor would be around $1,800 - glad I stumbled across your video.. I might be able to get a friend to help me out with this and just do it for like $700 for the parts - I've got a 2013 Escalade
The big thing to figure out is if you have the Z95 Magnaride or not. If you have the Z95 Magnaride then those are the shocks you need. I have the part links listed in the description, or you can use this link amzn.to/3XdXlH5 and you will need two. The job is not hard to do and following the video will help! Let me know if you have any other questions
@@streetriderscustoms ok thanks
Is the rear air shock system present on the short wheelbase Escalade? I read somewhere that only the ESV was given the read air ride and normal wheelbase got 4 wheel magnetic ride.
The short wheel base has it too. Look in the glove box at the RPO numbers to see exactly what shocks you have
When I replaced the air ride shocks my "service Stabilitrak and ABS came on. Any ideas about how to reset the system?
I would get a code reader and see if there are any specific codes to a height sensor first and go from there
Bro I just bought a 09 I stumbled across you video and I wanted to say thanks for sharing 👍
No problem! Glad my video could help you out!
What if the compressor still doesn’t come on
If you replaced the compressor and shocks and it still doesn't turn on, I would start making sure it is getting power, if not you need to find a fuse or wires that are issue
What’s the down of getting a regular rear shock-absorber? I bought a 2011 Escalade. I def need to change the rear, but $542 for the rear pair is just too expensive for me rn.
Regular rear shocks will not have the air to help lift the rear when it's loaded up. If you tow anything or put heavy stuff in the back it will be sagging with regular shocks
Put new spring in back with new shocks they make stiffer springs so shocks can help less
Can you please show me video so I can see how these shocks look when there is air in them. I have same shock, but i dont see air even when loaded
How severe would you describe this shown frame rust?
Not severe. In New England this is pretty typical for the age. Its really just the surface rust of the frame, it is not thin and there are no holes
@@streetriderscustoms
appreciate your quick response.
I am not that familiar with frame rust so Its really hard to tell what is considered too much
@@streetriderscustomsany thoughts on the structural strength of the frame at this stage of rust?
Mine looks a little less and if I peek inside a hole the inside looks completely black, no rust.
Are the GMT900 frames commonly rusting through?
I own a Trailblazer 2004 which is rusted through at the control arm brackets but they are known as it’s a kind of design issue.
Have a great Friday
Hey didn't do OEM Amazon parts will fail quickly and you'll have a worse ride than when you started
Amazon doesn't make parts. OEM is still the best you can buy
Man thank you it eas that easy if i only knew!!!! Will replace them on these next days!!! Thank you thank you thank you.
I am happy that I was able to help you out with this, it really is a nice easy job!
New shocks installed, air pump comes on, but then air pump clicks and lets all of the air back out
I would check the lines and see if there is a hole or something wrong with one of them
My compressor doesn’t work probably due to a damaged shock(s) will the shocks still work as shocks, just not have leveling feature?
Yes the shocks will still work as shocks but if the bag portion is damaged the shock is probably worn out as well
So is the front part of the air leveling system I'm trying to get mine working because it's saying service suspension
The front of these have no air leveling. Only the rear has the air leveling feature
The Rustillac Rustcalade
I have a knob on top of my shocks on my escalade ext. What does that do?
What do you mean by knob? Are they aftermarket shocks? A coilover?
I bought a travel trailer last year. If was fine the first couple trips. I was attaching the trailer and heard a pop and the motor of the compressor stopped. Now the back of my Yukon sags when towing. But the motor sound is there but doesn't seem to do anything.
How is that for lay mans terms lol.
Will this fix it? Someone mentions coil springs and airbags... I am lost :) I have a 2011 GMC Yukon Denali (AWD)
OHHHH how do you get the GP9 out of fish eye. Great footage :)
If the motor is still running for the compressor but nothing is happening then I would say that one or both of the rear shocks are actually blown. You could always buy the stock shocks like I did and install them. The other way would be to put aftermarket shocks on and then put a aftermarket air bag kit to help lift the load. I would go stock if I were you
If you use either the narrow or linear views it crops out the fisheye effect!
good vid Jayster. I'm gonna shop for shocks today.
It amazing the difference with new shocks is! Thanks for watching!
How did it ride after the replacement? My 2013 Escalade Is very bouncy, so I'm starting with the rear shocks
Rides so much better and smoother. With mine it was obvious how much better it was the first bump I hit
Thanks!! I ordered through Amazon using your link.
Thank you! I really appreciate it! I hope the install goes easy for you and rides like a Cadillac again!
Thank you very much for these uploads! Going to be attempting this myself...no mechanical skills lol. Wish me luck
No worries! It should go together pretty easily as long as you have the correct tools! If you purchase through the Amazon links you will help the channel! Good luck
@@streetriderscustoms I had already purchased the OEM shocks on Amazon before finding your channel, but of course if I have to buy another I'll definitely support the channel.
You are the MAN!
Hope the video helps!
Wheres the link?
Check out the description for all the links
@@streetriderscustoms Thanks I'm a Dummy
I'm looking at doing this on a friend's Escalade (2014). I'm leaning towards replacing it with a conversation kit to regular suspension. The problem is that I don't know what kit to buy. I don't know if I have a Z55 or Z95 system.
You will need to look in the glove box at the list of RPO codes and that will determine what style of suspension you have