Cadillac Conversion Kit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How is the ride?Answer: Not as soft and spongy as the OEM. It’s a more firm and sportier ride.
2. Will I have to deal with a warning light?Answer: No. Our kits come with instructions or electronics to disarm the light in the dash.
3. Any drills, welding, modification needed?Answer: No, it’s a direct fit application.
4. For what reason should I go with the conversion instead of the OEM equipment?Answer: Mainly the cost of OEM. If you wanted to go back to the original parts you are looking at spending $500-$1000 per wheel on struts alone, and another $500-$600 on the pump. You could do our kit for almost a quarter of the price installed.
5. What comes with the kit? Answer: On our passive preassembled units they come with struts, springs and upper mounts with bearing plates. The other kit is just a bare strut with an electronic bypass. The rear kit is a coil assisted shock with or without upper mounts and resistors.
6. How do the resistors mount up?Answer: The front bypass resistors plug into the existing front harness and the rear bypass goes between the rear wires.
7. How long does it take to install the conversion?Answer: Normally takes 1 hour per wheel.
8. Why go with the preassembled units? Answer: After a lot of miles or depending on age of vehicle, the front springs get weak from over wear and begin to collapse. Also front bearings get worn down and cause a lot of noise when hitting bumps in the road. The preassembled units have all new parts already on the struts, which also cuts down on the labor costs to install.
9. What do you do with the pump and the air lines?Answer: You will tie the lines up with tie straps and pull the fuse to the ELC system. You will then just leave the pump on the car as it will be disabled.
10. Will a front end alignment need to be done on this after the install is complete?Answer: Yes it is a very good idea to check the caster and camber.
11. Can you do a 2 wheel kit as opposed to doing all 4 at once?Answer: Yes, you can but if the ride is really bouncy and the vehicle has a poor ride, it’s a very good idea to do all four since they all are the same age.
12. On the rear conversion kit, do you leave your existing coil springs in place?Answer: Yes you do. Also for the 94-97 Cadillac Deville, we have the replacement rear coil springs for $189 for the pair.
Other General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How will my car ride with a conversion kit installed?
Answer: The kits are designed to give you a dependable, smooth ride, at factory recommended ride height. Many customers say the kits actually improve the handling and cornering on their vehicles. We have more than 250,000 conversion kits on the road and our customers love them.
2. Can I tow a trailer?
Answer: A vehicle converted with a Strutmasters conversion kit will tow the same capacity as it did with the original suspension.
3. How hard is it to install?
Answer: Our thousands of authorized repair shops have told us this:
"If you can do a brake job, you can install a Strutmasters conversion kit." They also tell us the conversion kits are easier to install than most of the original air suspension parts. Most shops will charge about 1 hour per wheel.
4. What modifications will I have to make to the vehicle?Answer: Our conversion kits are designed to bolt right onto your vehicle with no welding, cutting or modifications. Simply remove the old air suspension parts and bolt on the conversion kit.
5. How do I get the warning light off?
Answer: Our conversion kits come with detailed instructions for installation � and almost all of our kits include steps on how to bypass any electronics and suspension warning lights.
6. How long will the conversion kit last?Answer: All Strutmasters conversion kits come with a lifetime warranty. They are designed to last for the life of your vehicle. Our conversion kits eliminate your air suspension problems forever!
7. What makes you better than the competition?
Answer: Some of our competitors use inferior Chinese steel and other Chinese parts. Customers and shops have spoken and prefer the quality and durability of our parts, which are made and assembled in the United States.
Some of our competitors use coil springs �off the shelf� and modify them for a particular vehicle. Reheating a steel coil spring is very bad news because it makes the spring brittle and leads to failure.
8. What if I don�t have the money to convert the entire vehicle?
Answer: Strutmasters understands that you work hard for your money. Our owner, Chip Lofton, knows that vehicles seem to pick the worst possible time to need repair � his car failed while on vacation. Therefore, Strutmasters offers two-wheel conversion kits on as many vehicles as possible. We also offer a special savings for customers who convert all four wheels.
9. Why should I convert my suspension if I do not plan to keep the car?
Answer: A Strutmasters conversion kit may help you fall in love with your vehicle all over again! If not, a conversion kit will pay off when you decide to sell it. A vehicle with a good ride sells for more money and you will not be hearing back from the new owner complaining that you sold them a lemon.
Shipping Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How long will it take for my product to get here?
Answer: Shipping times will depend on where you are located. The map below should answer your question as far as the contiguous states are concerned. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii generally takes 5-6 days. International shipments have the tendency to take longer than expected due to the package having to go through customs.
2. How much will shipping cost?
Answer: Shipment costs are based on the distance the package must travel and how heavy the package is. Free shipping that is offered on certain products does not pertain to shipments going to Alaska or Hawaii or international shipments. For those shipments we will find the cheapest method of delivery (UPS, USPS, etc.)
3. What is the standard form of delivery?
Answer: Most of our shipments will go out UPS Ground.
4. What shipping options do you offer?
Answer: We offer every form of UPS shipping including, but not limited to, UPS Ground, Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air and 3 Day Select.
5. I ordered my package over the weekend. Why hasn’t it gotten to me yet?
Answer: Customers should keep in mind that UPS doesn’t run on Saturday and Sunday so you will need to figure that in when calculating shipping times.
6. Does it take longer to ship online orders than it does if I call in?
Answer: Orders placed online before 4 p.m. will still go out the same day as long as the product is in stock. If you place your order after 4 p.m. Eastern then it will be put in the next business day. Keep in mind that if you place the order online after the cut off time on Friday the order will be processed on Monday.
7. Are shipping fees refundable if I return my product?
Answer: No, if you return your order, you will still be responsible for shipping both to you and back to us.
8. Why wasn’t I offered some of the shipping options that are available?
Answer: The available shipping options for your order are based on your location and the total weight of your order. Not all areas of the US can be express shipped.
9. Can I have my order shipped to a different address or more than one address?
Answer: During the checkout process you will have the option to enter the "ship to" address. You may ship it to a different address other than your billing address, as in the case of sending a gift to someone else. You can only ship to one address. If you want to ship to more than one address, you will have to place separate orders for each address. Shipping/handling charges will apply to each order.
10. What type of shipping do you use for Free Shipping when it is available?
Answer: UPS Ground will be used for all orders that offer Free Shipping.
11. How long will it take for my order to ship out once the order is placed?
Answer: All orders placed before the cut off time (4 p.m. Eastern) will ship the same day as long as the parts are in stock. If you are unsure, please call in and someone will verify when the order will ship.
12. What is your return policy?
Answer:
1) Customer must call and get a Return Authorization Number.
2) Used or installed product cannot be returned except for warranty claims.
3) A 20% restocking fee will apply to all non-warranty returns.
4) Customer is responsible for both the original shipping and return freight costs.
5) Custom-made or fabricated products cannot be returned.
6) Altered parts cannot be returned.
7) Items to be returned must be returned within 30 days of the purchase invoice date.
8) We reserve the right to refuse any product for return.