Escalade feels like it’s leaning on turns

[Charlotte Davies]

Escalade feels like it’s leaning on turns – should I replace all four shocks or just the rears?

I’ve got an older Escalade that’s been my family hauler for years, and lately I’ve noticed that when I take the roundabout near Motor City, the whole car tilts way more than it used to and then sort of wobbles after straightening out. My regular mechanic said the rear shocks are leaking a bit but the fronts look okay for now, though he warned me that Cadillacs with the autoride suspension can get really expensive if I mix old and new components. I’ve been researching options and found a few places that specialize in these, including a company offering Cadillac Shock Absorber Replacement Dubai that claims they can do a full set for less than what the dealer quoted just for the rears. Honestly I’m torn because part of me wants to save money by doing only the bad ones, but another part worries the fronts will fail in a few months anyway and I’ll end up paying double the labor. Has anyone here replaced shocks on an older Cadillac SUV and noticed a big improvement in handling? Also curious if aftermarket non-autoride shocks are a reliable alternative or if they mess with the computer warnings. Just trying to get this sorted before summer because the family road trips to RAK are not fun when the car feels like a ship in rough seas. Appreciate any real-world advice from Cadillac owners who’ve been through this.

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