My Big Old Yukon XL!

[Rob and The XL]

Hey Esteemed Forum Members!!!

A few months ago, I added a sweet 2004 Yukon XL (SLT?) to the stable. It's replacing an old german horse I drove for years all over the place camping and road-tripping. I'm super excited about making this truck a great camping wagon for me & my 3 old dogs. No more cramming everything in my old wagon to bug out.

So it's got 115K and is in excellent condition - it was a bit less than 8K. I like to think I got a decent deal - it's got some sweet wheels and oversized tires on it already. No lift - it's high enough. AWD of course.

It's not without it's issues which is what brings me here. Suspension warnings popping up on the DAC - which I **finally** got to read out in English! The smog station made it spanish somehow.....ooooops.

Anyway I had it looked at and the compressor is bad and the shocks probably too. The shop is recommending an aftermarket Arnott replacement for about $800 in parts but there's Strutmasters too (for about $400 in parts I was told). Are there other options? The ride in the truck is AWFUL.....like it shudders and I can feel every freaking pebble in the road. Shocks are bottomed out I think...but it sits ok.....Is Strutmasters a good replacement or should I just pony up for the Arnott stuff.

Good idea to replace OEM AutoRide or bad?

Thanks,
Rob

 

[PG01]

Welcome

 

[swathdiver]

Pony up for Arnott!

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Miami Beach Rob!!

Seems you paid about the right price for it with only 115K miles..Hopefully you have some service records.

 

[Rob and The XL]

Thanks guys! Gary, I do have records from the previous owner, but just a few. It was really well cared for....cleaned and waxed regularly - the paint is in perfect shape and the interior is great. I'm just thrilled. Now if I could get it to ride, like the LWB it is! I can't even describe the ride!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Welcome.

 

[adventurenali92]

Welcome. Good deal on a nice truck. So I replaced all my autoride suspension last year on my 2006. It’s totally worth it! Rides like a dream! I’ve read that the arnott compressors aren’t very good , and they burn out very quickly. but I can’t fully speak to that as I don’t have one. I replaced it with a unit from Dorman, And I haven’t had any issues with it. As far as arnott replacements for the air shocks themselves, that’s the best replacement to go with. Worth every penny. You could do a standard shock conversion, but the air ride has better ride quality, and the auto level function is pretty awesome to have. Throw some pics up of your ride when you get a chance! We like pics! Haha

 

[Rocket Man]

I've had good luck with my Arnott system. It came with a limited lifetime warranty and it's been on for 2 years now without a problem. I haven't heard about a problem with their compressors.

 

[Rob and The XL]

Welcome. Good deal on a nice truck. So I replaced all my autoride suspension last year on my 2006. It’s totally worth it! Rides like a dream! I’ve read that the arnott compressors aren’t very good , and they burn out very quickly. but I can’t fully speak to that as I don’t have one. I replaced it with a unit from Dorman, And I haven’t had any issues with it. As far as arnott replacements for the air shocks themselves, that’s the best replacement to go with. Worth every penny. You could do a standard shock conversion, but the air ride has better ride quality, and the auto level function is pretty awesome to have. Throw some pics up of your ride when you get a chance! We like pics! Haha

Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback and I see the replacement kit for $699 at Arnott. Less labor costs too since bolt in, bolt out. Maybe I'll give this a shot...I like keeping things as close to OEM as possible.

Does your truck have AWD?

 

[Doubeleive]

Hey Esteemed Forum Members!!!

A few months ago, I added a sweet 2004 Yukon XL (SLT?) to the stable. It's replacing an old german horse I drove for years all over the place camping and road-tripping. I'm super excited about making this truck a great camping wagon for me & my 3 old dogs. No more cramming everything in my old wagon to bug out.

So it's got 115K and is in excellent condition - it was a bit less than 8K. I like to think I got a decent deal - it's got some sweet wheels and oversized tires on it already. No lift - it's high enough. AWD of course.

It's not without it's issues which is what brings me here. Suspension warnings popping up on the DAC - which I **finally** got to read out in English! The smog station made it spanish somehow.....ooooops.

Anyway I had it looked at and the compressor is bad and the shocks probably too. The shop is recommending an aftermarket Arnott replacement for about $800 in parts but there's Strutmasters too (for about $400 in parts I was told). Are there other options? The ride in the truck is AWFUL.....like it shudders and I can feel every freaking pebble in the road. Shocks are bottomed out I think...but it sits ok.....Is Strutmasters a good replacement or should I just pony up for the Arnott stuff.

Good idea to replace OEM AutoRide or bad?

Thanks,
Rob

more than I would have paid, but I shopped around for a while and picked up a 04 suburban with 99k super clean for 3400, I was on that like stink on a fresh one, lol oh and that was 2 yrs ago, dealer would have wanted 10k easy