Escalade/Tahoe/Suburban suspension upgrades
So, several years ago I picked up a 2006 Escalade and a travel trailer that is about '32 feet ball to bumper. I've since towed this rig from Ohio to Florida, from Ohio to Montana and from Ohio to Ariz...
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The last time checked (about 2005), the Caddie's parts are NOT inter
changeable with the Tahoe
Even though both are labeled 'Autoride'
Plus, they are very special shocks that cost several hundred EACH. Back
then, they were around $600 bucks EACH. Assume they have come down a bit
and the last time read someone checking they were around $399 EACH
Because they have a metalized shock oil (iron oxide) that changes
viscosity when exposed to a flux field (magnetic). Very nifty, but
since an iron oxide in the oil...abrasive to wear the sealing surfaces
to then leak. A very common failure mode
Plus, the rear has an air ride height system
Optional on Tahoe's but IIRC, standard in the Caddie
If you convert to standard shocks as some have advised, you will need
the kit to 'fool' the computer system into thinking it's still there
and no changes needed by the computer
changeable with the Tahoe
Even though both are labeled 'Autoride'
Plus, they are very special shocks that cost several hundred EACH. Back
then, they were around $600 bucks EACH. Assume they have come down a bit
and the last time read someone checking they were around $399 EACH
Because they have a metalized shock oil (iron oxide) that changes
viscosity when exposed to a flux field (magnetic). Very nifty, but
since an iron oxide in the oil...abrasive to wear the sealing surfaces
to then leak. A very common failure mode
Plus, the rear has an air ride height system
Optional on Tahoe's but IIRC, standard in the Caddie
If you convert to standard shocks as some have advised, you will need
the kit to 'fool' the computer system into thinking it's still there
and no changes needed by the computer
