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Magnetic ride delete - leveling - everything you need

So I recently got rid of my 07 Tahoe that I had for 10+ years that I bought brand new back in 07 and did tons of mods and lowering so I'm not new to the GM world. I picked up my 2015 (6 speed) back in March and didn't want to go the 2/3 drop route that I did on my Tahoe. I was just looking to...

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I was able to get pair of brand new OEM GM shocks on ebay for $500 shipped. They were sold to me by guy that had several pairs of them. He had limousine business and was clearing out, they are 100% OEM and came in original GM boxes,never opened. Keep an eye on ebay and dont be afraid to make low ball offer, He wanted $750 and accepted and sold it for $500. I did work my self and it takes about 2 hrs to do both sides if you know what you are doing

 

hello there from Cancun Mexico, I was wondering if you would not mind to share the information of the guy that sold you the shock absorbers i am in desperate need of a pair of shocks to replace mine, I have a 2018 esv. thanks in advance, cheers.

 

I had a similar situation and was tired of having to replace shocks so I spent 1500 or so (installed) to get a full new shocks/springs setup from Rock Auto. Drives VERY similar to stock (no variable Sport/Comfort mode tho) and it'll last the remainder of the vehicle's lifetime now.

 

Stick OEM! How many miles on your truck? What is exactly wrong with the rears. If you hear the rear pump run all the time than it is just the hose which is $50. I made the mistake of changing the rears for nothing. The fronts don’t need the springs, just the strut, unless rusted or been cut. I would change out the bump stoppers & upper/lower insulators as well. It’s will cost you less that $120 for those parts. Order the struts and shocks online than take it to a mechanic. Look up the torque specs and give it to the mechanic.

 

how did you know you needed new shocks? did the car give a suspension error? or did you just have it checked out due to rough ride?

 

Changed the fronts on a '16 ESV that we had. $1200 at the dealer.

 

One of mine on our '18 went out on the front and one on the back was leaking. Thankfully, under original warranty. I wish the other 2 would go out before the warranty runs out

 

The $600 to $1,200 per corner for the dealer to replace hydrodynamic / Magneride struts is typical. They’re there to run a highline business and they attract folks willing to pay for a perceived value when charging premium prices.

For the 15-2020 Escalade, GM is still holding their grips on struts specialty made for the Cadillac, even from generic part suppliers.

Little is known that the technology has in the strut is unchanged after their introduction around 2003 and when GM gave Cadillac their own name and part numbers for autoride / Magneride. The control modules HAVE evolved though.

The little known secret is the z95 struts can be replaced made new, in house, superior replacements from Arnott that have a lifetime warranty. The copyrights have expired on he technology GM introduced in the strut so others have improved and evolved its design without being encumbered by the gouge factor.

2016 Arnott replacement available from Summit. Lifetime warranty to original owner and freedom from the dealership syndrome.

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I just installed Dorman Products 949-700 replacement front Magneride struts on my 2015 ESV. So far they seem good and come with a lifetime warranty. Sport and touring modes work and zero warning messages.

Update.. I have driven about 500 miles since I installed the Dorman struts and they are working perfectly. We will see how long they last and if the lifetime warranty will be needed. When the rear shocks go bad I will use Dorman again.

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I just installed Dorman Products 949-700 replacement front Magneride struts on my 2015 ESV. So far they seem good and come with a lifetime warranty. Sport and touring modes work and zero warning messages.

Update.. I have driven about 500 miles since I installed the Dorman struts and they are working perfectly. We will see how long they last and if the lifetime warranty will be needed. When the rear shocks go bad I will use Dorman again.

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so how are the dormans holding up?

 

Stick to original if you want the sport, winter & tour mode to work correctly. You will know by leaking and making a sound. Usually you won’t get a service light.

 

My '18 didn't make a sound or have a service light come on. It just started riding bad and rocking side to side on the interstate.

 

So far they work great! I have about 2000 miles on them.

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So far they work great! I have about 2000 miles on them.

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Why not get OEM for a few dollars more. Nothing beats the feeling of having new OEM shocks. If you get aftermarket you will be thinking all the time if they are better than the stock. Not worth it!

 

I own an automotive repair shop and use aftermarket stuff all the time and have very few issues. A lot of aftermarket parts also come with a lifetime warranty which my customers like. The only thing I've second guessed is buying the ESV in the first place. Shocks that fail at 75k. CUE screen fail. Rear hatch latch fail. Rear seats that rattle. What will be next?

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Can any of you guys that did the magride delete in the back help me out? When you replace the shock I know you have to add the shock sims for the computer. What did you do with the air line?

 

Use it to blow up balloons 🎈 when needed.

 

There’s the same type of air shocks on the Mercedes GL 450 switch them out to regular shocks. You’ll save thousands.