1992 Cadillac air suspension?
i have a 1992 cadillac sedan deville. i recently purchased the vehicle used, and the front suspension appears to have been redone. Although the rear suspension is still the OEM air shock system it came with, i took it to a mechanic and he told me that it could be the air shocks or the compressor pump that just isint working, if thats the case where can i go about getting a pump cheap, or if anyone else has any suggestions its greatly appreciated.
The rear of the vehicle rides lower than the front. And after you go over a bump, you REALLY feel it, and in many cases the rear of the car bottoms out. if anyone knows what this is please let me know!!!!!!
thanks
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March 25th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
had the same problem in an 89 sedan deville. most likely not the pump. i replaced the air struts and it was as good as new. its been 5 years and the ride is still very smooth. if it is the pump…(not likely) try a junk yard but after having done some more research I have read that a lot of people are now using air suspension conversion kits. Check these guys out and give them a call as I am sure they will be able to help you out – they are specialists in all things to do with air suspension and struts but also have air suspension conversion kits. Hope this helps you out.
March 26th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
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My advice…assuming you are certain that this is the stock rear suspension…is to call around your local salvage yards…you’ll be able to get a replacement pump assembly/shocks at a reasonable price.
If it’s NOT the original rear suspension, then you can buy aftermarket air shocks, etc. I’d check into it with your local auto parts place like NAPA, Auto Zone, etc.
Hope this helped a little.
March 29th, 2009 at 10:37 am
go to a salvage yard and by the way used or new parts like that for that kinda car it not a cheap item in guessing average to replace the pump and shocks used from a salvage yard im guessing ball park figure about 1,500-1,800 for the package not counting labor your better off to by them as a package you save money like that. i do not reccomend bying OEM parts from a dealer as it will cost more than the car is worth after labor cost that is a comman car so you can find them in just about any junk yard and look on the net. The best place I found on the net (they were so helpful) is at StrutMasters. There prices are the best I have seen.