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2004 Buick LeSabre rear shocks. What's up with that?
This car has the air ride shocks on the rear and one of them is leaking hydraulic fluid. GM wants $400 each to replace them. Even the bumper to bumper warranty doesn't cover rear shocks, front struts, yes.
For the elite piston heads among you...Has anyone encountered this problem? I would like to replace them with ordinary shocks...but...I don't know what part number may fit..and what are the issues concerning disabling the air ride compressor?
I think GM holds the patent for these things and won't release it to the automotive aftermarket.
Thanks in advance..I would deeply appreciate any guidance you may have.
7 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Goto rockauto.com and you can buy direct replacement monroe max air shock for $55.79 each and install them yourself
- Anonymous1 decade ago
The air ride part is what controls the ride height, the shock is , well , a shock. Gm put the 2 together , unfortunately , you can`t just replace them with a $20 shock absorber as the rears are also a strut type unit. The other thing is that the Bonneville/LaSabre and Park Avenue are all the same, Good luck
- golden riderLv 61 decade ago
If you don't mind a little different ride, just have the air removed and put gas charged struts on the rear. I really don't think you will be able to tell much difference and if it is not covered by the warranty just go to Advance Auto and buy the struts and take it to a private shop and have them installed. It won't affect the warranty.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Don't worry, Fords are bad about these, too!
Just ask for shocks for a LeSabre without the air suspension option.
Disconnect the rest of the stuff as mentioned, and be on your merry way.
They are wear items, so naturally warranty won't cover that.
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- OttoLv 71 decade ago
Most reputable shops will not install parts that are brought in by a customer. It is the same principal as bringing your own steak to a restaurant and wanting them to cook it. They cannot guarantee the outcome. Take your car to a shop for an estimate on having the shocks converted.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
just tell the parts store it don,t have air ride shocks and they will give you a set without air ride. just disable the compressor, unhook the air hose and put on reg. gas shocks.
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