Hi, I have a '98 Cadillac Deville. I have the same issue as Fee from the January, 2011 comment. My car is currently riding on the ground. It needs the air suspension replaced. I took it in to a shop, they said I should switch to normal spring shocks. I would like to keep it original (air s…

I agree with Caddyman on this point. Retrofitting the car with conventional steel springs is definitely the way to go, for a couple of reasons: As the mechanic stated, the complexity of the air suspension system is such that it is very hard to keep these systems functioning properly. The cost of…

I think the shop is not knowledgeable on the suspension and they’re just trying to brush you off. If repaired properly the air suspension should last as long as it did originally, which in this case is 14 years. Repair parts are not proprietary to Delco. Aftermarket parts are available to repair th…

I remember when air suspension was an option on the 1958 Oldsmobiles and Buicks. The air suspension didn’t work very well and most of these cars were converted to a conventional suspension. It sounds as though 40 years later, the manufacturers still couldn’t get it right. I think I would convert …

Thanks everyone for the reply, I am considering your comments. If I switch to springs, will it change the ride from when the air shocks were working? Anyone know what kind of shocks the 2011 Cadillacs have? Just curious. I plan on keeping this car forever, I love it. Thanks again.

Have you tried to check up on the shop’s claim that all they can get is AC Delco? Its obviously not the same vehicle but I had no trouble getting after market replacements for my Oldsmobile. I think they were Monroes or something - all of $75 for a pair and almost as easy to put in as it is to cha…

'98 Cadillac Deville air suspension

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Caddyman March 14, 2011, 6:30pm 2

Do like your mechanic suggests and install the steel springs. You won’t know the difference and the steel will never leak out…You could buy a NEW Cadillac for what it will cost to properly restore the air suspension in your '98…It’s much more than just the 'bags…

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