I didn't have the service message for the bad shock in the front that I replaced
. With how bad it was working I am suprised there was no message.....
I will be getting some kind of helper bag for the rear suspension, or I am liking the Arnott kit you are talking about. Seems like a decent setup for the rear. I guess because I don't know anything about the aftermarket setups, I was afraid to lose what comforts the OEM Autoride system is supposed to give.
Does the Arnott compressor install where the OEM compressor/harness is or does it need it's own power supply and mounting area?
Thanks for the info!
Looks like the Arnott setup is $369 + $50 core = $419 + shipping.
http://www.arnottindustries.com/part_CHEVROLET_yid11_pid170_gid664.html
The compressor is no longer available but was $185.27 + shipping.
You can get the Arnott brand or OEM on epay starting at $188 and free shipping, which isn't bad.
I am pretty sure that if my rear air shocks are bad that my compressor is probably burned out too. I havn't heard the compressor run, ever so I assume it's bad.
Just to compare:
OEM rear auto ride shocks 580-359 (I am assuming this is the correct rear shock part number. I don't know 100% but it is the most expensive of the rear autoride shocks so this would be a worst senario price) are $235.55 EA with free shipping or $471 total for both.
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-580-359-Leveling-Absorber-Assembly/dp/B001SGYQ1Y/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_15684181_a1_1_p
It's your call. Honestly to get the correct OEM shock that works as the system was designed for less than $50 more than the Arnott kit, I am going to stick with OEM.