Replacing the Front Struts 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade/Chevy/GMC

[@matthewweiss241]

My 2012 Cadillac was riding horrible. Watched your video ordered parts. First side took me about 2.5 hours and other side about 45 minutes. Thank you for the video. Saved me a bunch of money. Caddy rides great now!!!

[@GreeksGarage]

Your welcome! I’m glad I could help. I appreciate your kind words. 👍🏼

[@traenash2703]

If I may ask, Ialso own a 2012, and it rides horrible. Did you replace anything on the rear? How is the new suspension holding up?

[@matthewweiss241]

@@traenash2703 my front shocks were broke. Replaced them and it rode fine for month or so. I didn't splice in those capacitor things and overtime car is riding horrible. Its a mechanic right now, they are installing capacitors and hopefully that will stop the swaying from the back end

[@shadetreemech290]

Yeah, I find that the 2.5 hours and 45 minutes rule is about right in general for me too.

[@americanpatriot2999]

I have a 2013 Suburban LTZ. Its listing DTC's for both front suspensions circuits: C-0580-04 and C-0575-04. Is this possibly the wires or the struts themselves?

[@brycethornberry7070]

Used these directions to get my 2007 ESV struts replaced today. Worked just as described! Thanks so much! One thing I found interesting is that I didn't get an service suspension error code. Looks like I wont even need to install the resistors which is rad. I also chose not the pull the passenger side fender well off, a tight squeeze for those top bolts but workable. Thank you Andy!

[@GreeksGarage]

Bryce Thornberry Thank you! And that’s awesome that the error code didn’t come up. Thanks again for watching and glad I could help.

[@platinumtaxik1]

@@GreeksGarage How many miles were on your truck when you replaced the struts and what signs did you notice that you needed to replace them ? Is there a big noticeable difference in the new passive shocks vs. the old ones ?

[@ChrisChapman-jo3jo]

Great video! Very helpful for when the struts have to be done on my 2010,which probably won`t be long lol

[@chasingoctane.6067]

This is extremely helpful! I just purchased a 2007 Escalade that needs some work! Post more!!

[@GreeksGarage]

Nicholas P I sure will, thanks for watching 🙂

[@Cologneswag]

What brand of shocks & struts did You get? From Where & price

[@ScarabChris]

Since I can't leave more than one like I will comment. I have a 2008 Escalade EXT. It only has 97K miles but it has lost it's "Caddy ride". It was rough, feel every bump. The CV axles were making so much noise I wasn't sure they would hold up another day. Today I installed these struts, new CV axles and the bearing/hub assembly on both sides. Holy shit balls what a difference in the ride! No more clacking and popping from the CV axles, such a smooth ride from the new struts and I think my bearing/hub assemblies were OK but I put new ones in anyway. Only thing I don't like is the front end is higher now. Likely this is stock height but my struts were so bad the front end sunk. Maybe it will settle after I drive it some. I only took it around the neighborhood so far. Tomorrow I'm doing the back air shocks, these will be same as stock (active). This should bring the rear end up to the same ride height as the front. I put the resistors in but still getting the "service suspension" and "stabilitrack" dummy lights. I know with these trucks it will take the truck being driven a few times to clear them.

[@DirellAlexander]

A lot of people in the comments are asking what is the ride quality like. I am here in 2024 to tell you that the ride quality from the suncore shocks are absolutely awesome. No I am not affiliated no I am not paid by them. I'm just a everyday average Joe. And I can tell you right now that these passive assemblies ride far better than that electronic Z55 crap ever did. When the Z55 work it worked okay but these shocks are consistent the ride quality is nice I mean I simply don't understand why there's a need for the electronic suspension. I'm about to purchase two more sets of these front struts just for when it's time to replace them. No longer do you have to buy factory anything is relates to the front struts or the rear shocks. Again I stand by the fact that the ride quality is excellent

[@virginiomaldonado2746]

My previous Escalade was never sane after those shocks!! OEM is the way to go

[@richardlee3877]

Great video. I was just quoted (pre-inspection) $1600 to replace my front struts. I thought I would need special equipment to do the job....but I have everything you have here. Think I'll give it a go!!!!

[@GreeksGarage]

Richard Lee Thank you! Yeah for sure, do it yourself it’s not hard to do at all. And it will save you a ton of $

[@mrricharddlee]

Just finished my drivers side using your video! It was a little tougher than it looked. But got her done! Thinking the passenger side will go much smoother for me. Wouldn't have even attempted it had I not seen your video!

[@GreeksGarage]

mrricharddlee I’m glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@GreeksGarage]

mrricharddlee it’s comments like this that keep me going. Thank you

[@duramax78]

Did u do it.?

[@PAUL_K]

DIY can make you a millionaire! Seriously! Back in 2015 I bought a 1996 Tahoe. Front suspension needed to replace all the parts on it. Ball joints, bars, arms you name it. So. A local Firestone shop could do it for me for almost $5000!!! One low ball-joint could cost me $270 (and there is 4 of them!) So I bought all the parts in one kit on Ebay for $70! Trust me the same parts they offered me at Firestone. And out of town self-owned shop replace it for me for $600 (I couldn't replace it myself but WTF anyway!) I've spent less than $700 on my front suspension instead of $5000! I paid $800 for entire truck.

[@mujjuman]

how is the quality

[@tubekazo]

Millionaire not, but buys lot of beer...

[@JoseRodriguez-em3rq]

How was the ride after the installation? Thanks

[@goodbonezz1289]

AWESOME VIDEO! I have a 2011 EXT..recently replaced all four with OEM..I plan on keeping her a long time so, next time I may do this myself. Thanks!

[@GreeksGarage]

Good Bonezz Yes..It is not that hard to do yourself, and I’m glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@cooljohn1977]

@@GreeksGarage DO THEY HAVE REAR STRUTS FOR THE CADILLAC CT 6

[@lukem5962]

How much? Need to replace my 2011 ext front and rear struts

[@blakebumann3524]

Is this the z95 suspension or z55?

[@golf-n-guns]

Thanks. I need to do this job on mine. Have been putting it off.

[@GreeksGarage]

Your welcome 👍🏼

[@DLHappens]

I got a 2010 EXT getting a loping sound when under a load. Put it neutral it goes away. I do have a rub on the driver side wheel well and my stabilizers are lose. Truck has 70k miles. I believe I need to change the struts, and will probably change the stabilizer links while I'm down there, but is it possible the lope sound is in the transfer case instead?

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Ok great instructional video but what was the reason you changed the struts????

[@GreeksGarage]

I had to change the shocks because both of them went bad, and they were both decompress all the way. If you look in the video after I took the dirt shock out and compared it to the new one, the old one was like 3 inches shorter.

[@annaglick5285]

What is the name of the sensor attached to the strut? Where do I buy ?

[@eltonesound]

Thanks for sharing this , how do you like em so far

[@eniggma23tarot]

tons of thanks for the video but if I put the active ride tab where it was normally with the passive replaced coil strut what would happen??

[@airborneleads1981]

Real talk. Can you notice the difference from these and the z55 package?

[@zillaking3000]

Yes you can

[@TheChasenet]

what should i get if i want to convert my rear suspension as well? I ordered these for the front like you did and they are great!

[@TheChasenet]

???

[@TheChasenet]

What would you get for rears??

[@GreeksGarage]

JJ Hollywood I have not converted my rear shocks yet, but the same company that makes the front shocks also has the rear shock conversion too.

[@TheChasenet]

Beauty..so to do the rears would you replace the shock absorbers?

[@GreeksGarage]

JJ Hollywood The rear’s are air shocks so you would be converting them to regular struts in the rear. And then you can Get rid of the air compressor in the back also get rid of the air compressor in the back also.

[@coupeboys]

How are the shocks holding up??? Amazon has a few people saying it's a very bouncy ride... thanks

[@jesseSixworld]

You make it look sooooo easy!

[@orangecrush50]

We're you able to use the same sensors without any issues?

[@blueresendez]

Hey I ordered the suncore front , but i was gonna ask you if i can keep the back on air or should i go from active to passive? Lmk wut you think.. thanks

[@GreeksGarage]

blueresendez I’m running my back shocks on air still and everything is good.

[@GreeksGarage]

blueresendez Also the rear Are the only ones that run on air to level off the car, but the front shocks are electronic so it’s more like stability control

[@blueresendez]

Thanks for all the information brother... you have no idea how much money you saved me!!!! I was quoted $2200 for new passive shocks....👋🏽🥊💯

[@GreeksGarage]

blueresendez I’m glad I could help you out, I’m all about saving $$ and if I can help someone else save money, that’s what it’s all about. Thanks for checking out my video. 👍🏻

[@GreeksGarage]

blueresendez I’m glad I could help you out, I’m all about saving $$ and if I can help someone else save money, that’s what it’s all about. Thanks for checking out my video. 👍🏻

[@sandymayer7889]

Hey, I'm considering buying a 2015 Suburban LTZ, which I believe has the same system, but don't like the stiff ride. Do you know if converting in this way makes the LTZ ride more like the LT?

[@GreeksGarage]

Sandy Mayer I’m really not sure about that, but I think the 2015 models have the magnetic ride suspension you can always contact the company that makes the shocks and ask them. They were really helpful when I contacted them.

[@toddwaters913]

The company that makes them says they don't work with 24s but the stock struts do. Do you think they'll be ok?

[@GreeksGarage]

Todd Waters I don’t see why not, I have 22s and it’s fine. I don’t see how the wheel size would matter.

[@Cologneswag]

I have 24s also. Getting ready to replace them. Was there a difference because of tire size?

[@user-cl1lg6dn7p]

Hey there how are you? Really need your help.. I looked up the the link on the shocks you said that are similar to the ones you installed on the video titled "how to do front strut conversion" I have a black Cadillac platinum but on Amazon they mention on the part you recommened on the description it says that they don't fit models with electronic suspension. I'm curious because your truck in video is a platinum and so is mine I actually have a similar black Cadillac Escalade esv platinum. Year 2008 Would these shocks you put link about work for me? With my truck having the electric suspension?? Thankyou! Keep up the good videos

[@airborneleads1981]

They fit. Amazon say they won't because of the magnetic ride. These are a cheaper option that would "delete" your magnetic ride.

[@torshiagadsden7323]

I have a 2009 Cadillac escalade ordered from Ebay ordered the conversion kit switch over from air nice ride

[@tysvideos]

Great video... Just installed these on my 2011 Escalade. Everything is fine, except that I immediately noticed a heavy vibration upon acceleration after the installation. Only thing I can think of is since they're longer than the old ones, it changed the angle of the front axles. I didn't notice the vibration before the install.

[@cedriclee-carter8809]

Hub bearing

[@frankiegarcia4346]

Alignments

[@mackfrizzle5045]

I have the shocks put on and I have lights on now could you direct me to the bypass resistor where to buy it?

[@GreeksGarage]

Jamarr Lagrone my resistors actually came with the shocks, but you could get them at an electronics store like Fry’s

[@GreeksGarage]

Jamarr Lagrone here is the link to the video of my doing the resistors - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXa1XnWfoNuJeLM

[@brandonfisher5372]

What's the ride quality difference between these and oem magneride

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Excellent video my man...

[@jayquezada3412]

Good video man , so how does it handle ?

[@GreeksGarage]

Jay Quezada Thank you.. so far it’s still doing great. You might notice a little difference if your taking really hard turns because that auto ride is supposed to compensate and level out your car. But this is a family car and my wife drives it, so we are not racing it around. Ha So for what we use it for it works great, and the ride is very smooth. Thanks for watching.

[@jayquezada3412]

Greeks Garage thanks man from one escalade owner to another I say a big thanks keep making those videos bud.

[@ojswamp6564]

Was this conversion for the z95 magneride suspension?

[@CHASINMILES]

If I bypass the front like this will my rear air Suspension work still

[@GreeksGarage]

Life With Tony yes it will .

[@paulosilva4420]

Great video but I have a question. I have a 2008 EXT and I need new struts, I have a service suspension on my dash but I don't see a wire connection on top of my struts? I don't know if I should get them replaced them with or without the sensors or resistors. Any ideas of what I should do? Thank you in advance.

[@ScarabChris]

I have the same truck, 2008 EXT. If you are getting the service suspension it could be the back air leveling shocks as well. I get the service suspension on occasion but I know my rear shocks are shot. The pump runs but the air leaks from the bellows on the shocks. I just did the front with the struts in this video today. I am doing the rear tomorrow. I will report back once I get the rear suspension squared away.

[@claytonwolfe3035]

How’s the ride after changing them?

[@toddwaters913]

Did you get an alignment done after this?

[@GreeksGarage]

Todd Waters No I did not because your only replacing the struts and not touching any of the tie rods or control arms. It rode straight after I replaced the struts.

[@blueresendez]

Hey bro im looking for struts now and was wondering if the ones you bought on amazon are doing a good or great job for you... thanks.. nice video by the way👍

[@GreeksGarage]

blueresendez yes they are doing great so far, I can’t even tell the difference from the originals, and for the price you can’t beat them. I have a link below for where you can get them on amazon.

[@Allllday]

@@GreeksGarage I am also looking for front struts on an 08 Escalade. Did you get a better ride after swapping them out from the worn down ones? Mine have about 120k miles on them

[@GreeksGarage]

demonhunt3r 11:11 Yes the ride was much better. I was pretty skeptical when ordering them because of the price, but the ride is great.

[@Allllday]

@@GreeksGarage what kind of symptoms were you having just a rough ride? Mine are probably the originals and it feels like the Escalade bottoms out when hitting small potholes on the roads. Also I notice a steering stabilizer damper shock.. I can't find any info on it when should it be replaced?

[@GreeksGarage]

demonhunt3r 11:11 Yes mine were bottoming out on every bump and the ride was really rough, and with the stabilizer, if you unbolt it and there is a bunch of play in it, it is bad. The stabilizer should be very stiff and work like a shock.

[@vandecar15]

Looking at 2008 one of these. Is the AWD reliable? I want simple so maybe RWD will be the way I go. I hear the air conditioning in these are fragile and hard to replace the module when they go. Any thoughts from current owners? Thanks all!

[@ericfuentes7131]

How do you do the resistors

[@GreeksGarage]

Eric Fuentes I will be posting a video on how to install them this weekend. You can still drive the car without them but it will just have the service suspension system light on in the car. Thanks for watching. 👍🏻

[@DwDrummer-fu9ek]

Great video will be helpful next week when my struts come in. How long did it take to do both of them? Thanks!:)

[@DestroyAllorNothing]

Sorry, why did you replace the old ones? Any Squeaking while foing over bumps? Thanks

[@markforbes5745]

Thanks

[@blueresendez]

The struts on the escalade video😁

[@BringBackMasculinity1987]

How does it ride with those shocks? Is it smooth??

[@GreeksGarage]

DatDominicanBul 215 yes I couldn’t even tell the difference.

[@daveshera4707]

Did you have to do the rears as well. I have a z95 suspension that is gonna cost me a fortune

[@GreeksGarage]

Dave Shera no not yet, but you can convert those as well.

[@daveshera4707]

@@GreeksGarage thanks. I was told u had to do all 4 at once. Thanks for clearing that up.

[@daveshera4707]

@@GreeksGarage also was urs a z95 or z55 suspension? So many misleading things about this suspension. Thanks for your time

[@GreeksGarage]

Dave Shera I believe mine were the Z55

[@joannemunns2388]

Can the front Z95 shocks be replaced like this? I'm wondering which one's to get as they all say not for Z95 suspension. I have come to discover that the Z95 system is nothing but an expensive headache and would like to convert it to passive. I have already done the rears.

[@tyronewashington3717]

Are the shocks loaded when u install

[@Pillwas]

great video. thanks

[@kingdomohardknox587]

If you still have this truck how is the ride after replacing the struts

[@AlanTrades]

Why did you want to delete autoride? And do they sell the shocks Strut part for autoride?

[@adrianliggins6213]

What did u do about the height?

[@outlaws025]

how are they riding now?

[@porkchop803scwilliams9]

Will a 2010 Tahoe LTZ be like these

[@David_Ely]

What are the advantages to converting from active to passive?

[@GreeksGarage]

The best thing to do is keep them the same, but the biggest advantage to converting them is price. You’re going to spend at least $500 to $600 on each shock. And if you convert them I’ve bought these on Amazon for $180 shipped not included the resistors to bypass the fault code it would throw off in your car.

[@GreeksGarage]

Sorry I meant to say it also included the resistors.

[@David_Ely]

Thanks for the quick reply. Do you have a link to the assemblies you purchased? Also are you happy with them after driving for a while?

[@GreeksGarage]

I will try adding a link soon, but yes I was pleasantly surprised on how great these work, I can’t even tell the difference.

[@GreeksGarage]

David Ely I have added the link to the shocks in the description. Thanks for watching

[@joselomas9508]

Does any one still have the sensor on top of the shocks I need them mine went out

[@salvadoraguilar7367]

What happens with the shock sensors

[@joselomas9508]

Do you still have the sensor on the top of the shocks can I buy them ?

[@GreeksGarage]

Unfortunately I do not have them anymore.

[@hectorvaladez1656]

What about the electrical?

[@imlegend8573]

Did you install the resistors ?

[@GreeksGarage]

Yes, here is the video of the installation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXa1XnWfoNuJeLM

[@jonathangarcia3701]

Y does it sit so high after replacing the struts how do u level it out

[@GreeksGarage]

It will be a bit high right when you install them, but once you drive it around for a little while it will settle.

[@adriannino660]

Good video bro

[@duramax78]

Is it magnetic ride in rear?

[@GreeksGarage]

No it has air shocks in the rear.

[@Brian.8272]

where did you get the shocks

[@GreeksGarage]

I got them on amazon from Suncore Industries. They also come with the resistors.

[@GreeksGarage]

Brian D. I have added a link to the shocks in the description. Thanks for watching

[@Brian.8272]

@@GreeksGarageGarage thankyou so much, I read some reviews, some said it made the escalade too bouncy. i wonder if i should go with the Arnotts

[@GreeksGarage]

Brian D. It seems fine to me, I can’t even tell the difference and for the price you can’t beat it.

[@cristotorres775]

Where those the electronic struds or regular ones ?

[@shelbythompson4834]

This is less about front struts and more about the car in general. I am looking into getting a 3rd generation Escalade (most likely a 2009 or newer) and was wondering about general reliability. Have you had much trouble with yours other than routine maintenance? Any insight you can provide on common problems with Escalades from this era would be helpful so I can know what to be on the lookout for! If I do get an Escalade I am sure this video will come in handy!

[@thebubba1]

I just bought an 07 but was wondering why you want an 09 or later?.......mechanically 07-13 are almost all identical except flex fuel ......i havent had any problems with mine (bought at 130K) but theyre basically the same vehicle as a tahoe or yukon with expensive suspension and an aluminum 6.2 instead of the iron 5.3......all the 07-13 escalades came with the 6speed 6l80 transmission

[@princtonherron3991]

I had to replace my lifters at about 110,000 miles hell of a job..

[@Jtavera67]

What size resistor you use

[@GreeksGarage]

Juan Tavera I have a video on installing the resistors.

[@Jtavera67]

Greeks Garage i saw it but what size is it

[@GreeksGarage]

Juan Tavera I just added a link to where you can buy them on amazon in the video description .

[@dawbtshajdawbhuvtshajhuv3612]

It won't pop up to place even after the nut of sway bar totally came off. The bottom 2 bolts still too low

[@juanavila8754]

I have a question?

[@hugosalazar7617]

FYI those springs never “settle” it always going to sit taller. They also ride a bit stiff. Other than that they are alright. Save your money and buy the auto ride.

[@nickantz6157]

Good video but scary music in background

[@lamontgray6015]

I'm thinking bout buying a 2010 esv bout I thinking that want too much 9k and it has 23000 on the clock clean Carfax tho it's been taken care of

[@sfla4x4molonlabe66]

Keep it OEM. Never the same and the ride is never as good. OEM struts are the way to go especially if you have the Z95 suspensión. Just my. .02 cents.

[@GreeksGarage]

You’re right, just giving you a cheaper option if you can’t afford or don’t want to pay the $$ OEM would cost.

[@itsmejosh4535]

💪🏽💲

[@jeffbryner5355]

Why would you make your cadillac ride like a avalanche? You buy a premium car for the premium options and the caddy ride. If not save the money and buy a avalanche lol. My ext front struts are shot at 70k and I'm going back with mag ride struts so I get the same ride and adjustable rear suspension

[@codyelzie6498]

You don’t respond?

[@Mrgulaman]

non oem struts are trash. Get the genuine parts and it will ride like a caddy