Auto right front strut replacement question

[Ponchonutty]

Auto ride front strut replacement question

I want to replace the front struts on my Denali. I know I have the Autoride system and I would like to stay with that. Where's the best place to get the best prices for the front shocks? From what I gathered I can only do OEM only unless I want to convert to something like the Arnott system ????

 

[ulakovic22]

You're right, that's pretty much your only two options. There are other replacements like Suncore, but pricing is the same as just getting AC Delco.

 

[Ponchonutty]

I did some research and found out a company called BWI is the maker of the magnetic shocks. They have a facility here in Ohio too. I sent them an email to see if they sell these direct or not. I sure hope they do. They were being sold on Ebay for a while for only $180 for a complete strut assembly!!!!
http://www.bwigroup.com/en/pshow.php?pid=22

 

[t.stimpson]

i just replaced all of my shocks on my 08 with ac delco's from amazon. They were $200 a piece, but if you do the front ones you will want to pay a local shop to take the shock out of the strut and put the new ones in. Local guy charged me $40 for both fronts.

 

[Ponchonutty]

i just replaced all of my shocks on my 08 with ac delco's from amazon. They were $200 a piece, but if you do the front ones you will want to pay a local shop to take the shock out of the strut and put the new ones in. Local guy charged me $40 for both fronts.

What mileage did you have on yours and was it handling better after? I am hoping I could replace the whole thing from bmi as an assembly but if not, Amazon is going to be the next pick

 

[t.stimpson]

i had 103K miles. Both fronts were leaking oil and the rears had blown some time ago. Compressor was wasted. Rides like a cadillac now . I wouldnt be too put off by changing just the shocks. Getting the struts out is really easy its just that most tool places will rent you a spring compressor that is very dangerous for those springs. I tried it and couldnt get it to work so went to a proffesional to have them changed.

 

[pwtr02ss]

http://chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,142025.0.html

I know this from another site but it is super helpful.

I purchased mine from amazon and rockauto. I can't remember if the fronts or rears came from amazon.

The strut compressing isn't that bad, just make sure you have an impact 18MM socket, they are a touch longer than a standard socket.

 

[Maguilera63]

We need to change the front struts on our 2007 Yukon with the "air ride". Anyone know were I can get the shocks from?

 

[Maguilera63]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131544391390?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&fromMakeTrack=true


found these.

 

[DUKES]

If anyone is looking I have a brand new set of Arnott front struts I bought for my 07 Escalade with autoride because shop told me I needed them and come to find out I really didn't so they are just sitting in box. Arnott SK-2671

Sorry I tried to list in classifieds but don't have enough postings