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11-21-2005 06:17 PM #1
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suspension?
I pick up a 70 coupe deville, I want to get the best ride and handelings I can get. Is the air bag suspension the way to go. Or is replacing all the original bushing and springs and shocks my best bet.Last edited by TedIII; 11-22-2005 at 06:34 PM.
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11-22-2005 06:38 PM #2
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Re: suspension?
Any air riders?Originally posted by TedIII
I pick up a 70 coupe deville, I want to get the best ride and handelings I can get. Is the air bag suspension the way to go. Or is replacing all the original bushing and springs and shocks my best bet.http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/tzamk2/
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11-22-2005 08:43 PM #3
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I would think that replacing all the worn bushings and adding new shocks would be as good as it get. I don't know how you are going to otherwise improve the ride of a big Cadillac.PLANET EARTH, INSANE ASYLUM FOR THE UNIVERSE.
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11-23-2005 03:29 AM #4
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A big 70's Caddy with all new OEM or better components would be tough to beat... IMO air ride wouldn't be as good a ride as the suspension put back to all original specs.Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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11-23-2005 05:58 AM #5
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I agree, air would be a lot of work for no improvement. The Caddie's reason for existence was a cushy ride, why mess with GM's float boat?
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11-23-2005 06:37 PM #6
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Thanks for the reality check! Original is much cheaper too.http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/tzamk2/
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11-26-2005 08:09 PM #7
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But with air ride you can change the stance of your deville with the push of a button, and still retain that cushy ride you love. I'd bag it. get with the times and upgrade.If at first you don't succeed... skydiving probably isn't for you.
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11-28-2005 02:24 PM #8
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Don't all newer Caddy' come standard with bags.I'd bag that mother.
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11-28-2005 07:48 PM #9
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Being able to set ride height is real appealing, without giving up any ride comfort is a big plus.
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