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Can I replace Denali air shocks with gas shocks?

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#1 of 3 Can I replace with Gas shocks by casey09 Aug 19, 2009 (11:24 am)
I have a Denali with 101k miles. I am told that my air shocks are bad causing tire cupping. 1200+ for just parts, I am wondering if anyone has any experience with replacing the air shocks with an OEM or aftermarket replacement gas shock? I would think the fit would be the same,(as for a standard Yukon 4WD, and just disconnect the air compressor either via the fuse or the harness. Also, would disconnecting the air system cause the ecm to throw a code? Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: ntwt16oz (Aug 24, 2009 10:08 am) winterman1 (Oct 08, 2009 4:21 pm)
#2 of 3 Re: Can I replace with Gas shocks [casey09] by ntwt16oz Aug 24, 2009 (10:08 am)
Replying to: casey09 (Aug 19, 2009 11:24 am) I just had one of my rear air shocks blow out while on vacation. The dealer wanted $625 for one shock! I almost crapped my drawers! I though about biting the bullet and buying one shock, but had no idea if the other would blow out soon. I thought of replacing the shocks with Monroe air shocks, but couldn't find the right shocks. I finally found a PAIR of OEM replacement (Delphi) autoride air shocks at Arnott Inc. for $479. I had them drop shipped to where we were on vacation. It took about 30 minutes to replace both shocks. If you replace the shocks with the aftermarket Bilsteen electronic shocks $379, you get a plug that fakes out the computer. Replies to this message: winterman1 (Oct 08, 2009 4:21 pm)
#3 of 3 Re: Can I replace with Gas shocks [ntwt16oz] by winterman1 Oct 08, 2009 (4:21 pm)
Replying to: ntwt16oz (Aug 24, 2009 10:08 am) Yeah ... I was quoted $900 per shock!!! What the hell?? I'll try Arnott. You can also have a lower kit (installed!) at around $400-$500. That includes 4 shocks, springs, etc... the whole 9 yards.

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