3/4 ton autoride shocks

**phxsub** · 11-26-2008, 10:21 PM

I have a 2001 3/4 ton that has the autoride shocks on it. Best I have learned is the autoride option for this year just helps with shock valving and nothing to do much with ride height. I could be wrong on that. I have almost 130K on it now and a couple of them show signs that they are leaking fluid out of them so I've been seeing about replacing them. What I can't seem to find is whether it's worth keeping these shocks just for the overall ride quality or just put on some good aftermarket ones see that there's just a slight difference in price.

**04sierracrewcab** · 11-26-2008, 10:47 PM

i am not sure about the Auto Ride

If you choose the aftermarket shocks I would reccomend Rancho shocks.
They are great shocks!

**phxsub** · 12-02-2008, 12:38 AM

Well I thought about the Ranchos just cause they have those that are adjustable and that can give me about the same as the factory I suppose. Is there anything that would have to be disable so there wouldn't be any lights that come on or sensors to unplug?

**daddytech** · 12-02-2008, 01:42 AM

most of that depends on what you are trying to get out of it ride wise. if you like the factory ride then go back with factory style replacements. I highly recommend you look for them on Ebay though they are much cheaper there. if however you would like a stiffer ride you might check into a good after market replacement. Monroe and Minieke make really good replacement sets. I personally wanted a stiffer ride, more performance in the curves and better hauling support so I went with a set of Load adjusting coil over shocks in the back (monroe) and a set of Max Control (monroe) in the front. I still have a plenty enough smooth ride but it handles much better in the sharp curves and when I haul anything on my car hauler with it the thing still sits level even when i loaded up my wife's much larger and heavier suburban.

**Jacqson** · 01-30-2009, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by phxsub

I have a 2001 3/4 ton that has the autoride shocks on it. Best I have learned is the autoride option for this year just helps with shock valving and nothing to do much with ride height. I could be wrong on that. I have almost 130K on it now and a couple of them show signs that they are leaking fluid out of them so I've been seeing about replacing them. What I can't seem to find is whether it's worth keeping these shocks just for the overall ride quality or just put on some good aftermarket ones see that there's just a slight difference in price.

Read over these threads and if I can answer any questions for you please let me know. There is life after Autoride.

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...isconnect.html

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/show...ide+Disconnect

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/inde...ide+Disconnect