wpbrink Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Hi, need some help from anyone..........I have to replace the (2) rear electronic air struts on my 1997 cadillac deville concour..........does anyone know where i can purchase inexpensive struts for this car? i've been to a couple of sites like arnold and strutmasters but has anyone out there had to replace rear struts???? i'd like to get some feedback before i make this expensive purchase........please email me directly or post to blacklab2@charter.net thanks! wendell brink (vincennes, indiana).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 If you want OEM, try http://www.gmotors.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fred Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Can't you install passive struts onto a 1997 Deville? MerryChristmas Be a Capitalist or work for one. Work for a Capitalist or be one. MerryChristmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 If you're a DIY person for this type of thing there are sources of parts: http://www.rockauto.com/ (best price) http://www.newcadillacparts.com/ http://www.cadauto.com/ (used parts) The link to Brasington that Ranger put up looks to be very good, too. Plus, some dealers that advertise on Caddyinfo sell online or by phone,ay discount, and will ship. I've used DeSimone's parts department and they are excellent -- the best. Their site is http://desimonecadillac.com/Default.aspx Click the Parts link and select Order Parts, or just call. If you want to have it done, Meineke, Midas or other reputable chain should be able to work with you regarding selection of OEM quality without dealer prices without problems. I would be careful about disabling OEM capabilities like air leveling or RSS because you will likely miss it and you will pay for it when you sell or trade your car. Also, getting the OBD II codes and DIC messages to go away can be a project in itself. -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpbrink Posted November 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 If you're a DIY person for this type of thing there are sources of parts: http://www.rockauto.com/ (best price) http://www.newcadillacparts.com/ http://www.cadauto.com/ (used parts) The link to Brasington that Ranger put up looks to be very good, too. Plus, some dealers that advertise on Caddyinfo sell online or by phone,ay discount, and will ship. I've used DeSimone's parts department and they are excellent -- the best. Their site is http://desimonecadillac.com/Default.aspx Click the Parts link and select Order Parts, or just call. If you want to have it done, Meineke, Midas or other reputable chain should be able to work with you regarding selection of OEM quality without dealer prices without problems. I would be careful about disabling OEM capabilities like air leveling or RSS because you will likely miss it and you will pay for it when you sell or trade your car. Also, getting the OBD II codes and DIC messages to go away can be a project in itself. thanks for the help but here is a question for you because i'm very confused: does my vehicle have shocks or struts in the rear???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 struts in the front, shocks in the rear. A strut is a shock with a concentric spring (the spring surrounds the shock assembly). Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydone Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 hi i have a 97 concours i replaced all shocks wih arnott shocks and struts im a happy camper no codes firm crisp ride i think the rears were 299 for the pair we were ableto do it in the driveway just my .02 john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpbrink Posted November 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 hi i have a 97 concours i replaced all shocks wih arnott shocks and struts im a happy camper no codes firm crisp ride i think the rears were 299 for the pair we were ableto do it in the driveway just my .02 john i'm terrified to change them on my own............not knowing much about doing the job was it hard?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 I did front struts and rear air shocks on my 96 Deville along with front and rear springs. The rear struts are very easy to do. The only trick is that you might need an allen or torx socket to hold the shaft from turning. If you go passive you will lose the electronic control (variable dampening) but you will keep the level control. I used Boston Suspension, if I had a chance to do it over I would use Arnott. Here is my Rear Suspension thread: http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?sho...ic=7481&hl= Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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