Ride Control Problems/Questions

[Bridger1369]

I know there has been a lot of posting done on this issue but I am unable to find the answer to my specific question. I have a 2004 Yukon Denali XL with the ride control. I took the compressor out last night and it is shot. I pulled the compressor pision sleeve off and the piston came with it and left a bunch of metal pieces (ball bearings, race, metal shaving, etc.) in the "crank case" of the compressor. Anyways I have to replace that and while I am at it going to replace the shocks on all 4 wheel. I am looking strongly at Arnott. However, their new replacement shocks do not have the electronics in the shock but rather they send you a wire to bypass the electronics so the dredded message doesn't come on on the dash. Now to the question....What are thes electronics for on the OEM shocks? I have been told they are for auto dampening going down the road. I a concerned that they have something to do with the stabilitrac system. Is this the case? Is this even anything to worry about?

 

[Rivieraracing]

I did the Arnott rebuilt OEM rear shocks which still have the electronics in them for the auto dampening and also their compressor, I was very impressed with it all and they work great!!

 

[kses123]

They only control dampening, they don't have anything to do with Stabilitrak. I personally would go with the OEM remanufactured ones.

 

[Bridger1369]

Thank you for the reply. I can get the whole kit (rear new shocks and compressor) for 349 where as the don't bundle the OEM rebuild with a compressor and it is the 550. Don't know if it is worth the 200 extra. Also rivie what did you end up doing on the front. I am think about just doing some good quality shocks and bypassing the sensors. Let me know you thoughts. I guess it all come down to if the auto dampening is worth the extra money.

 

[Rivieraracing]

Find them on Ebay, I bought my stuff from Arnott on there!!! I also paid 550 for the shocks and compressor but you get 50 back when you send in your blown ones to them!! As for fronts, I haven't changed them out yet, waiting for my dad to go back to work from vacation and see how much he can get OEM ones for from his work!!