Anyone replaced shocks on a late model EB?

[aggieEB]

I was talking to a guy at the dealer the other day and he said that typically they don't do shock replacements on EBs because of the air ride suspension. I have always thought about getting a full set of Bilsteins but don't want to screw anything up.

Has anyone done this?

 

[Flounder]

You can disconnect the air suspension and just ride with Bilsteins. However, you'd lose the load-leveling if you towed a trailer. If you plan on four wheeling, I'd say disconnect the air shocks and use aftermarket ones. Of you are just looking for a better ride, in all honesty, I haven't ridden in anything smoother than an air suspension vehicle. My mother's Lincoln is smooth as silk.

 

[CougarX]

I've wondered the same thing about my X since I've got the air assisted shocks on all four corners. I know I'll have to replace them eventually (they're just regular shock with an airbag built in for load control) but I don't know with what or if it will hurt anything else. I kinda like bein able to flip the switch and have the truck raise an 1.5" or so when i take it off road. Also, without the load leveling my rear end tends to sag a little bit, so if i changed the shocks I'd prob have to get shackles or new springs in the rear.