Auto Air Ride alternative (for rears only)

[tann808]

I recently purchased my '02 Yukon Denali and installed a 2/3 McGaughy's Deluxe drop kit but I noticed that my rear Auto Air Ride shocks were leaking and the compressor was turning on every 10 minutes and due to the 3" rear drop it would constantly bottom out (very annoying)

I priced out some Auto Air Shocks and it ranged from anywhere from $599.00 to $1200.00 (that's insane!)

That's when I looked into McGaughy's Air Helper Kit (approx. $150.00) the kit is basically an airbag that goes inside of the rear springs.

I have the air hose nozzle (included in the kit) located next to my hitch for easy access but I'm looking into having it hooked up to a compressor so I can lower or raise the PSI in the cab.

I highly recommend these! Very good bang for the buck and since the rear never goes lower than the Auto Air Ride sensor, it'll never turn on the compressor.

It'll be cool if somehow I could use the Auto Air Ride compressors for the Air Bag Helper Kit. If anyone has any ideas, please chime in.

If your Auto Air Ride is shot and needs replacement...we have an alternative to purchasing new Shocks. I'm pretty sure that this kit was designed for the McGaughy's rear springs but I'm sure there are some type of universal firestone airbags that'll fit the factory springs.

Hope this helps?
Thanks, tann

 

[jayhawk25]

That is cool, how does the ride quality compare? i wish i would have known about these a month ago, i just had all 4 of my auto ride shocks replaced with OEM.

 

[Tahoefan]

Auto Air Ride alernative

:confused2: My 02 tahoe has the rear auto ride shocks. I found out they are leaking and need replacing also. I was quoted close to $500 per shock. If this alternative works, were can I look(online) to find this air helper system for my stock rear shocks. Thanks

 

[EROC]

AutoRide information...

http://www.tahoeforum.com/showthread.php?t=2795

Replacement parts for much cheaper or a Alternative to the AutoRide.
Let me know if you do the Alternative.

 

[tann808]

Here's a link I found
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/4108CT.html

FYI, most applications are gonna state that they are meant for non-auto-ride shocks but I tried them anyway and it works perfectly.

 

[boostaholic]

Here's a link I found
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/4108CT.html

FYI, most applications are gonna state that they are meant for non-auto-ride shocks but I tried them anyway and it works perfectly.

Those ride like **** and make a ton of noise. I refuse to sell them at work and sell people custom setups instead, trust me they are not a good idea. Does anyone know if the autoride shocks can be disabled? I'm looking at doing an air ride setup and deleting the torsion bars to run an air strut like the gmt900 trucks and don't want my service ride control light to be on all the time. You guys think a tuner could closed loop the circuit perhaps :confused2:

 

[tann808]

Those ride like **** and make a ton of noise. I refuse to sell them at work and sell people custom setups instead, trust me they are not a good idea. Does anyone know if the autoride shocks can be disabled? I'm looking at doing an air ride setup and deleting the torsion bars to run an air strut like the gmt900 trucks and don't want my service ride control light to be on all the time. You guys think a tuner could closed loop the circuit perhaps :confused2:

Really??? I'm happy with mines and I saved some bucks at the same time! too me it's a win/win situation.

Can't you just remove the sensors?

 

[boostaholic]

They make a shatload of noise over time, at least the airlift ones do. I haven't had any experience with the mcgaughy's kit but they make some pretty dope parts and I wouldn't be surprised if you don't have issues with your kit, I'm just sketchy unless it is a full replacement airbag setup instead of the insert.