brmurph Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Dealer is replacing my shocks and starter total cost of $2300.00 (thank goodnes for extended warranties). According to the factory manual I have there is an air dryer that is part of the compressor assembly, should this dryer be replaced at the same time that the shocks are replaced? I think the part only runs about $100.00 seems like cheap insurance to protect such expensive shocks. My assumption is that the dryer must dry the air that gets pumped into the shocks, anybody know if this is true? They also show an air filter for the compressor, should this be replaced as well? The dealer said the dryer and the filter hardly ever go bad so there is no need to replace. To me that thinking is off, I would think the dryer and filter protect the air that goes into the shocks (and compressor)? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 I probably wouldn't replace the drier assembly as part of routine rear shock replacement. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmpafford Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 A dealer said not to spend more money with them? I would have to agree with the dealer if they dont want to take your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brmurph Posted December 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 OK Thanks guys I guess I won't worry about it and yes so far this dealer has been great. I just thought the compressor dryer might be a part that could be bad and no one would ever know it, the only symptom would be bad shocks. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brmurph Posted December 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 BTW does anyone know how the shock compressor dryer works? Is it a desiccant bag or some type of heater that dries the air? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 I believe it is a desiccant bag. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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