Removing autoride/air suspension questions

[turbogmc]

I have bad leaky shocks with a pump that is also bad on my 03' Denali. From the searching i have done, it looks like i can remove the pump and shocks and disconnect the fuse and all will be good. Supposedly, my truck was lowered 2" by one of the previous owners. I will measure some stock yukons and compare heights to make sure. I guess what i need to know is (1). Can i just go buy stock size shocks at the local parts store (bilstiens/monroes/whatever), or do they have to be a special spring like the strutmaster coil over shocks? (2). Do they have to be a special shock height since it may have a lowering kit? (3). Is it okay to retain the stock coil springs or do i have to buy all new springs as well? Thanks for any help you can give, Bret

 

[Alex33]

They say the springs on autoride trucks are softer, but if your truck has 2" lowering springs in the rear then you don't need to replace them. Add a set of Belltech or Bilstein shocks all around and you're good to go.