I think you actually had it right the first time @5:23 into the video. I’m in the process of doing the job now and when I flip that first silver covered washer piece the other way, the included nut doesn’t have enough room to thread onto the top bolt. And I checked the diagram in the included paperwork and I think you had it right the first time.
Thanks for pointing that out. It's been a couple of years since I did this repair, ironically I'm driving the ole buick today still smooth as ever. I never want to give anybody the wrong directions. That's why I made that disclaimer. I'm glad you looked at the instructions and noted the orientation yourself.
Cool. Thanks for the response. Just out of curiosity, how many miles do you have on the Mighty Buick now? I just bought a 2003 Buick LeSabre with 55,000 original miles on it for $3,000. I’m in the process of doing the rear shock conversion now bc the air compressor is on the fritz and i just want regular shocks without the worry of future air shock problems. Have you had to do any other work on your Buick? I’m also thinking of getting rid of the Dexicool and switching over to normal antifreeze. Thanks again. Just sub’d to your channel.
@kennethkrieb3018 I have a few of them. I changed my antifreeze over to the green stuff after I changed the coolant elbows. I have a video on it on here.
Thanks for sharing..my dad just died n gave me his 2001buick LeSabre wild cat custom .. i like tofix up n it needs rear air shocks n small coil overs...
Sorry for your loss. It's going to be nice riding in that Lesabre once you get it fixed up. I have a few more videos on this buick, they may help you along the way. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for watching! Yessir take it slow and easy and you can do it! If you haven't already please consider subscribing and Liking the video. It really helps the channel grow. Thanks again
I need to do this to my 2004 Buick park Avenue thank you for sharing repair videos on your park Avenue I drive mine minimum 100 miles a day 5 days a week so keep the repair videos coming for your park Avenue. The part number for this Monroe kit is 90007C it is for sale on Amazon right now for 128.78$
Thank you for watching. This kit is pretty easy to install and definitely worth it. I have a few more videos on it coming for sure. Gotta love these Buicks!
thanks for the info again! its been over a year since i first watched this video. the compressor is constantly running now and my park avenue is sagging in the rear! thanks agin!
Appreciate that. Still riding smooth Thanks for watching. If you haven't already please consider subscribing and Liking the video. It really helps the channel grow. Thanks again
Thanks for watching. I'm glad it helped! I'm about to work on Liz ( her name lol) right now actually. If you haven't already leave your boy a like and subscribe to the channel. More fixes coming soon #happywrenching
I haven't dealt with the 91 to 96 models to much as far as the suspension is concerned. I think these will point you in the right direction. www.ebay.com/itm/312260027615?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=hYMdJYEzQtS&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=9FyGnRSySe6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Thanks for the video, I just ordered from Amazon also ordered the two front strut assembly's for my new to me 03 park avenue work ride. Hope this works...
Oh yea they will get the job done! Thanks for watching. If you haven't already I'd appreciate it if you could give me a like and subscribe to the channel for more fixes. Thanks and let me know how it goes. I think you'll like them.
Thanks for watching. Glad to help. I'm still enjoying these shocks. If you haven't already please consider subscribing and Liking the video. It really helps the channel grow. Thanks again
Thank you for watching. Glad to help. If you haven't already please consider subscribing and Liking the video. It really helps the channel grow! Thank you again
😳 That sucks man. Which one of the bolts? Its supposed to be 11 degrees here in a few days ( definitely not normal for us) . I'm definitely not working on anything though.
I bought a 2002 Park Avenue in 2012 and put new air shocks on it when I bought it. It doesn't ride as good as I think it should, but I've put 130K miles on it, too. It has almost 206K now. I wonder if it would ride better with the other shocks. 🤔 Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for watching Ron. Yep with 130k its probably time to change them out at again. Honestly in my opinion, if your pump is still working fine. I would just replace the air shocks since the after market ones arent that expensive. The ride quality with the conversion shocks is great especially on the the highway.
Lucky you. Must have purchased it AFTER the previous owner either replaced the blown headgaskets or maybe it got filled with stop leak and it's still holding strong.
Good catch. That's one of the reasons why I said note the orientation in the instructions. I pinned a comment noting the error in the video. Thank you.
If your air shocks were blown out and the rest of your air ride system was operational monroe max air makes exact replica shocks. with a 2 year warranty
Facts! If my pump would have still been good, that's the route I would have taken. Unfortunately my pump sounded like a construction site 😂 while it was trying to work.
Thanks for watching. Glad to help If you haven't already please consider leaving a like and Subscribing to the channel. It really helps the channel grow. Oh yea, I have a few more buick fixes too. Thanks again.
If the compressor still works, a pair of Monroe air shocks for these Park Avenues is around $80 for a pair of direct fit shocks. I just installed a set a few weeks ago, along with their Monroe Quick Struts. I think I spent around $400 and my time and labor, along with the alignment. So, call it $500. I have the 2003 Park Avenue Base model, with the "K" in the vin, bought on Amazon, car rides like new.
@@michaelwright1602 I think if I would have caught mine before it started to run all the time (due to the shock failure) I could have saved it. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. Please consider subscribing.
I want to replace the factory air shocks on my 2005 LeSabre. Although it's a very little bit smaller and lighter of a car, I'd bet those shocks you installed would work. Can you please provide me with all the info I'd need to buy a set for my LeSabre. Pretty good vid too. Thanks.
Thanks for watching. These are the same exact shocks that go on your 2005 Lesabre. Same process and everything. These are the same ones in the video Monroe Shocks & Struts Monroe 90007C Air Shock to Load Assist Shock Conversion Kit a.co/d/iO1p2hh
Great video. Did you go to the Load assist shocks because the air compressor was shot or because you knew it would eventually go bad and did not want to incur future costs?
Yep that's the reason why I went to the load assist. The Compressor was going bad ; otherwise, I would have just bought some air shocks ( and saved a little money). The load assist ride pretty good though, I'm satisfied with them Thanks for the like. Please consider subscribing, it really helps the channel grow. Also I have a few more Park Avenue videos you might like.
Thank you so much for such an awesome helpful, instructional video!! The air compressor of my 2005 Buick Park Avenue keeps pumping air every 20 minutes or so. Is it the sign that I need to replace both of rear struts? What is your opinion about Monroe's quality in comparison with KYB brand?
It does sound like you have a leak somewhere in the system. Without inspecting it I couldn't tell you exactly what it is. In my case it was pretty obvious that both my pump and air shocks were worn out. The ride quality is pretty much the same especially cruising on the highway. Thanks for watching Simon! Don't forget to press that like and subscribe button.
Well done video, thanks for posting. How is the ride now compared to the stock air ride system before it went bad? Firmer, softer, about the same? Thanks. Liked & subbed! 👍
Thanks for watching, liking, and subbing. I really mean that. Far as the ride goes, it's firmer than the original air ride system definitely. On the high way, the air ride felt better, but not by much.
So far my light has never came on. I know some people remove the fuse from underneath the rear seat instead. Thanks for watching. Would love a like a subscription, I'm trying to build this channel up.
The first connector @ 2:08 I showed was the one not to disconnect. The second connector that's underneath the car near the compressor is the one that I disconnected. @ 2:10 I explain it. There is also a fuse under the rear seat you can take out to disable the air compressor.
Good advice with which air shock connector not to mess with. Nice vid all around. subbed. Think $7,700 too much for a 2003 Park Ave Ultra from Ohio rust belt with 77K on it? overall nice with some rusty bolts underneath probably garaged. Sounds $$$ to me but interior looks nice and dealer service report it checks out pretty good with minor intake manifold leak, 'nothing urgent'. They're known for that, maybe I can do it myself. Air compressor decision in that location looks like it was planned to fail.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub... Yea man $7700 sounds kind of crazy even for an ultra. The Ultras are hard to find down south, but those regular park aves of that era go for no more than 3000 for a clean one.
@@HowIDoItFaM Thanks for the reply bro, yeah I’m crazy 😜 That would probably be one of life’s mistakes so I’ll pass. Looking out for more content from you.
Is there a fuse? Mine's flat. I don't hear the air shock motor working with key on. Before I do anything... I'd like to know if there's a fuse? I'm really low to the ground
There is a 30 amp circuit breaker in the Rear Fuse Block, that is under the rear seat. Look for an ELC label. Thanks for watching. If you haven't already subscribe to the channel for more fixes. I appreciate it. Let me know how it goes.
It's been a few months and I havent had any issues with it. I didn't pull the fuse from under the rear seat either. I definitely will update if that problem happens, but so far so good.
Thanks for the video. I acquired a 2005 park avenues with only 38,000 miles. What is the usual life of the factory air ride system? Keep up with the great info videos!
Depends on your terrain and how much added weight (passengers) you usually drive with. My shocks started to fail right around the 100k mark. I probably could have saved the compressor if I would have changed the shocks right away. Only 38k?! You got a deal. You shouldn't have to worry for awhile I would think. If you haven't already, consider subscribing. I have a few more videos on the Buick and more coming soon. Thanks for watching
I'm at 120k miles on my 2000 Park Ave. Guess this is coming next for me. When I fill the gas tank up, I hear that compressor wanting to run for 30 seconds or so every time I get in the car and start it up. My front struts are squeaking now, too. Everything is going on this car at once for me. Sounds like if I don't do something about the rear shocks soon... I'm going to burn my pump out. Pump is still fairly quiet for the time being. But now winter is here. And things love to tear up in the winter lol.
Thanks for watching! You are absolutely right. Be better than me lol. I would check to see if you have any leaks on those rear shocks while that compressor is still good. Yea man the cold weather has me at a little stand still as well.
@@HowIDoItFaM Thank you haha.. the only reason I even said that was because of your and another's comments under this vid. I can't even think that far ahead lol.. just replaced the alternator and battery 4 weeks ago, then within 2 weeks, my car was cutting out while driving and dying when pulling out from a stop. Got the codes pulled and it was the MAF sensor. Put that on around 5 days ago. Then 2 nights ago, it was 22F and I left my car running when I went into a gas station for cigs, came back out and the check engine light was on. Great lol. Not sure what this light is, yet. The MAF would only turn the light on occasionally, then the light would turn right back off. However, I did put gas in yesterday and when I took the gas cap off, it like "popped" off. Never had it do that. Hoping that is the cause of the current check engine light. Not sure WHY the lid wanted to pop off like that, though... Could it be that I park my car in my basement? It's 70 degrees F down there (it's just the "downstairs" of my house, but it's a basement). It's heated/cooled by the heat and air pump. Maybe that drastic change in temp... caused something? First time I've noticed this happening. Car has been in the family for 20 years. And with all this coming at me, I need to be preventative and do something with these shocks. They aren't an imminent thing, at least. But... they will be.
@@HowIDoItFaM I'm subbing. Not that you asked for it lol.. but ya got helpful vids and they're gonna be helping me out along the way. I guess it's the least I can do. I appreciate an actual mechanic that helps people like this. I don't want to say "I'm subbing" for a thank you or anything (if it comes off that way). It's actually the best way I can say thank you to you. These repairs along with car insurance, electric and water bills all coming in at the same time drained my bank account lol. So... it's pretty much the only way I can say thanks.
These are the load assist shocks that I converted too. Thanks for watching. Id appreciate it if you give ya boy a Subscription and a like. Monroe Shocks & Struts Monroe 90007C Air Shock to Load Assist Shock Conversion Kit www.amazon.com/dp/B07J6ZGV6B/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_QZ6ZZ4KV1D18RY9VZ73C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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The front doesn't have the air ride system. They are just regular struts. I've found in the past replacing the front struts ( on my buick Lesabre) with after market ones it did raise the front up just a little bit.
@@HowIDoItFaM I did the air delete on the rear raised the rear 2" did the struts on the front raised it 2" Rides a little stiffer now but that will work itself out over time. Pulled the fuse & got an air bag light. I will replace it & try the connector & see if that works.
I really wanted to keep the air ride system at first, but I didn't find out my pump was shot until I looked at it. Just decided to unhook it while I was under there and go with the ride assist shocks.
Yes that's an option as welI. I really wanted to keep the air ride system at first, but I didn't find out my pump was shot until I looked at it. Just decided to unhook it while I was under there and go with the ride assist shocks.
I converted a Buick Lesabre to a coil over shocks and the ride sucked ! If the compressor goes on what I'm driving I will go to the salvage yard. Replacing the shocks is easy !
Damn that sucks. I drive my park Avenue all the time on the highway and hardly notice a difference. If I'm on a extremely bumpy road I can feel a difference.
Those aren’t airshock they’re just coil over shocks if it doesn’t have a air nipple on the shock an didn’t come with a air hose kit with the shock then they’re not airshocks
@@HowIDoItFaM should’ve to the old shocks off an replaced them with some real airshocks where you can run you own air hoses that come in the kit an have that rear sitting as high as you want js
