Auto air ride shock question

[krt]

Shouldn't these shocks always have a little air in them, even when not towing or carring a load? Right now unless I have a load the shock bags are empty. When I first start it up the compressor runs filling them but without a load they deflate. Also the compressor is new.

 

[Darkie]

On my 07 escalade the bags are always firm to the touch maybe you have a slow leak.

 

[krt]

On my 07 escalade the bags are always firm to the touch maybe you have a slow leak.

I'm pretty sure they are toast. The pump quit last month and I think it did because the shocks are done. The place I bought the yukon from have been stand up so far by replacing the pump, but I told them that the shocks were the real problem. The new pump is just going to burn out again.

On your escalade, are they firm even after sitting over night?

 

[Darkie]

Yes even after several days

 

[krt]

Yes even after several days

ok, thanks for the response. sounds like it's shock time.

 

[krt]

Got the dealer I bought the Yukon from to agree that the shocks are bad. they are going to replace them at no cost like the compressor.

 

[sparks]

lucky man...the shocks and compressor at dealership run about $2k if you were paying the bill yourself!

 

[krt]

it's an independent dealer but so far they have been very good about correcting the problem. They are using Arnott for the replacement parts.