Just a couple observations. It's not uncommon on old magneride shocks for them to be stuck partially compressed and locked in that position. So the fact that the new one was a little longer is possibly normal. your old shock is probably worn/damaged and not extending as far as it's supposed to. Also, it's totally possible for the top and bottom of a strut to be twisted. They don't excent/compress only. They are designed to allow twisting motion. It might be a little harder to twist a brand new shock, compared to one with worn out seals
I spent 164 dollars for the pair on eBay. Brand new. No issues going on. Ride is very smooth. I do want to thank you for the video. It saved me a lot of stress. U did everything perfect.
I installed replacement magnaride shocks and struts on my 2017 Escalade. They fit right in with no issues. I bought them from Auto Zone for about 800. Brand is Arnott and they actually use Eibach springs. Great videos, Especially the Cobra ones! Good luck
You do know that the new shocks are obviously NEW and the old shocks are worn so that will make one a little longer. The reason you are replacing the front shocks is because you lost some of comfort in ride quality being the one inch . What you needed to do was manipulate them a little to get them to line up and use another jack to compress it enough to bolt it back up. You lost money and time sending them back.
No, they were in fact far too big. I got a different brand and they went right in. I’ve installed several struts on other cars as well and none ever gave me the same trouble. czcams.com/video/8c7qfElwx3o/video.html
All you need to do is removed the sway bar link. Place the top end of the assembly in the holes, and put the nuts on loose. Then hit the ears on the bottom to spin the assembly to line up the holes. There side specific check the angle on the ears to know which is which.
I was a little nervous of the specific brand quality and hearing they might not work properly with the magnaride, so once I saw I had to alter how they came to make them work I was out. I gave up too fast before I could not return them from scraping them up. For the price they should come aligned and ready to install without alterations, be labeled left and right. I’ve never had so much trouble with other struts.
Once you disconnect the sway bar end link you have plenty of room. Once it’s all tightened up just put the wheels on and put it on the ground the truck will settle in to the new suspension.
I just spent 3 hours going through this, and ended up re-installing the original's back. Although I didn't remove the sway bar completely, I don't really understand what you mean about spinning the base to fit...the entire assembly is welded, and when you look at the bottom ears/base it doesn't spin. I checked both struts to be sure of the right side.
Well, a couple of days ago I replaced one (2016 Yukon Denali)and I saw exactly what you are showing here, I determined that the damaged one was compressed due to use and in addition it had already thrown away all the oil and when I removed all the screws it just fell to the not even necessary to loosen the stabilizer bar, and it was the original, well when installing the new one I obviously lowered the arm a little with a bar, tightened all the screws and that's it! The truck feels perfect, I don't feel like it's loading to one side. The height of the truck's body at the front is exactly the same as the right side, and well, my wife is happy to not hear that horrible noise that the damaged shock had. Now someone tell me if it is not correct or the opposite, I saw some comments below and they practically think the same as me, greetings
I did what I felt comfortable with to the point I could still return the struts. By comparison, I went with the Arnott brand and they were aligned properly and went right in. For the money, that’s how the install should go. I didn’t want to mar them up and make them fit only to find out they could not be returned
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage You are right, perhaps the pressure from my wife, I decided to put it on even though I saw that there was still a difference and I was worried and looked for this video that I had already seen a few months ago, what do you advise me to do? I bought this one for 200 from someone in my neighborhood, I found it on Facebook, He is a mechanic and he told me that he ordered it for a customer who never showed up. should I leave it like this? Or do I order the originals? I would appreciate your response!
@@elhalcondelbajio1923 I would ask the mechanic you bought it from about the situation and see if he recommends you “make it fit” or not. Here are the Arnott ones I used in case you decide not to use what you have. This is my Amazon affiliate link and I will post the video below www.amazon.com/Arnott-Coil-Over-Eibach-Magneride-L-SK-3354/dp/B08VF88P43?crid=38JDH2IFYEA9K&keywords=Arnott+-+Fr+Coil-Over+Eibach+Strut+15-20+Cad+SUV%27s,Chev+Silver/SUV%27s,GM+Sierra/SUV%27s(K2xx)+w/Magneride-L/R+(SK-3354)&qid=1669272882&sprefix=arnott+-+fr+coil-over+eibach+strut+15-20+cad+suv%27s,chev+silver/suv%27s,gm+sierra/suv%27s+k2xx+w/magneride-l/r+sk-3354+,aps,290&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=6ce005c6cd213796132b9c237f1113d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Amazon usually comes through and eases our minds when we want to return something. This is what we need. Sears was this way back in the day and that was the formula for success. I am going with OEM but it seems magnaride shocks and struts are delicate. Thanks for the vid!
I’m the end, though, I had to pay shipping so I lost $60 or so for their mistake. I got the Arnott brand and they worked perfect www.amazon.com/Arnott-Coil-Over-Eibach-Magneride-L-SK-3354/dp/B08VF88P43?crid=38JDH2IFYEA9K&keywords=Arnott+-+Fr+Coil-Over+Eibach+Strut+15-20+Cad+SUV%27s,Chev+Silver/SUV%27s,GM+Sierra/SUV%27s(K2xx)+w/Magneride-L/R+(SK-3354)&qid=1669272882&sprefix=arnott+-+fr+coil-over+eibach+strut+15-20+cad+suv%27s,chev+silver/suv%27s,gm+sierra/suv%27s+k2xx+w/magneride-l/r+sk-3354+,aps,290&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=6ce005c6cd213796132b9c237f1113d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
The genuine GM magneride replacements now have a lifetime warranty where arnott has cut theirs to 2 years. GM only sells the fronts without the spring so the strut has to be disassembled and the clip removed, but at least it will be covered for life...
I just replaced my 2018 tahoe shocks with the Luftmeister ones, magride. Both shocks that I took off were shorter than the new ones due to them being shot,. Leaking fluid. Install wasn’t so bad, loosened the sway bar. Now getting the service suspension notification.
@@carmelochavez2190 I have not gotten the message, but saw a video on how to bypass it by adding a kit that plugs in near the brake pedal. If you end up getting normal suspension it may be useful, otherwise it’s hard to find good replacements
I had the same issue. Turns out my connection was bad. The pins weren’t set inside the housing all the way, so I wasn’t getting a proper connection. I would check this. Not sure if it helps, but maybe check to see if they are reversed?
I just did my struts today with the arnotts and I had the same problem you did but I used a couple little Honda jacks and some foot long 2x4s to push the rotors downwards and another jack to push up on the struts and it worked perfectly
I ended up with Arnotts that went right in, but I wonder if they were 2wd. It said Denali 4wd when I bought them. The main problem I also had was having to potentially turn the struts to line up which I didn’t want to chance and make them non-returnable
After going back and forth for a year, not knowing what to do , the Arnott ones worked perfect and went right in. www.amazon.com/Arnott-Coil-Over-Eibach-Magneride-L-SK-3354/dp/B08VF88P43?crid=38JDH2IFYEA9K&keywords=Arnott+-+Fr+Coil-Over+Eibach+Strut+15-20+Cad+SUV%27s,Chev+Silver/SUV%27s,GM+Sierra/SUV%27s(K2xx)+w/Magneride-L/R+(SK-3354)&qid=1669272882&sprefix=arnott+-+fr+coil-over+eibach+strut+15-20+cad+suv%27s,chev+silver/suv%27s,gm+sierra/suv%27s+k2xx+w/magneride-l/r+sk-3354+,aps,290&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=6ce005c6cd213796132b9c237f1113d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Just encountered this same thing with my 13 Escalade z95 with MRC (6/7LM RPO). Identified correct part#, everything looked good except it was 2" too long.
Hello Danny. Your video has helped me a lot. I think I'm due for a strut replacement. My yukon is 2020 xl denali. Sits a bit lower in the front. Not sure if that's normal. But I've noticed my ride quality is a bit bouncy on rough roads. I figured I'm due for a pair. Have you purchased a pair yet? Would you use a level kit 1m4 or 2 inch raise? Or just an oem replacement. I saw a thread about the dorman brand being a direct replacement.
I have not yet replaced mine and they are eating up my tires. After research, I think I will go with the Arnott brand. Not sure on a leveling kit but it seems like a good idea www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VF88P43?&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=4c1a8f8cd496edc237ddddedfa7bbee7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage im not sure if my shocks are bad. But I did see some dirt grim near the boot. Not a lot. No leaks on the ground. I did notice my ride is a bit more bouncy. Not sure if the roads are just bad. I have 54k miles on my 2020 yukon xl. Tires looks brand new. No signs of Uneven wear
Hey Hoss. I just helped my brother replace his front struts on his 2016 Yukon Denali. He bought a set of Dorman brand and had the same issue. We ended up having to replace the retainers on the bottom of the mount and use a large pair of channel locks to get them to mount correctly. Inconvenient, but not the worse job at all. I would even go with the set Danny had gotten and just made it work. Truth be told, you're going to run into these situations on aftermarket items that do not use the factory assembly machine. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need the link to the one's my brother purchased.
@Gabriel Cabrera Hello I appreciate the input. I ended up taking my Yukon to the dealership and they replaced the entire assembly unfortunately. It was an expensive repair as I did not have the time to work on it myself and needed it done as soon as possible. I was trying to find the time to do it myself between work and taking care of the family..The drive was very uncomfortable and bouncy all over the place. Now all good and very smooth.
These were horrible. I went with Arnott and they went right in with no trouble www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VF88P43?&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=4c1a8f8cd496edc237ddddedfa7bbee7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
This is EXACTLY where I am right now! I have a 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT with a questionably functioning Magneride Suspension. I am looking at a FULL REPLACEMENT PACKAGE with Coil Over Fronts and Regular Rears, and a replacement Leveling Pump for the Rear, made by TRQ, for about $1,200 with Shipping. What do you think? Thanks!
curious what was the strut that caused this many issues? i bought the dorman version, i had to take out the sway bar link total pain. even with it removed and the strut all the way up in tower with closest nut spun down stuf 3/4 of the way the unit was down farther like in your video. after messing around with a jack and wood to lift it up and soem prying it finally went into place.. then the fastners that guide the bottom two bolts and tighten it were wrong! i had to transfer over the old ones. a 1 hour job you see on youtube , in out was like a 4 hour job but it was my first one. if strut was the right length to begin with and no sway bar link removal it would of be considered "fun" almost for the average dude. wonder if the arnott and dorman are same length! ? what was yours from amazon?
The Arnott ones worked in the end. Went right in www.amazon.com/Arnott-Coil-Over-Eibach-Magneride-L-SK-3354/dp/B08VF88P43?crid=38JDH2IFYEA9K&keywords=Arnott+-+Fr+Coil-Over+Eibach+Strut+15-20+Cad+SUV%27s,Chev+Silver/SUV%27s,GM+Sierra/SUV%27s(K2xx)+w/Magneride-L/R+(SK-3354)&qid=1669272882&sprefix=arnott+-+fr+coil-over+eibach+strut+15-20+cad+suv%27s,chev+silver/suv%27s,gm+sierra/suv%27s+k2xx+w/magneride-l/r+sk-3354+,aps,290&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=6ce005c6cd213796132b9c237f1113d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
I don't know but on my Sierra 1500 Denali, the right side is blown out - dried oil and grease everywhere.. And on level ground it sat about 2 inches lower on the passenger side.
I do the same with the front shocks Tahoe 2016 LTZ, no issues after market shocks TQR, the old ones to short a lot a miles on it i save money no returns
Is it possible that its a ride height correction shock? Also I believe you can rotate the upper plate although it will have some tension/resistance to it.
I later went with arnott brand ones and they worked well. I have my suspicions that they may have gone in easier as 2wd struts, or I could have “made” the ones in this video fit, but I was worried I would damage or scratch them and render them non-returnable so I moved on to the arnott brand.
These are what I went with www.amazon.com/Arnott-Coil-Over-Eibach-Magneride-L-SK-3354/dp/B08VF88P43?crid=38JDH2IFYEA9K&keywords=Arnott+-+Fr+Coil-Over+Eibach+Strut+15-20+Cad+SUV%27s,Chev+Silver/SUV%27s,GM+Sierra/SUV%27s(K2xx)+w/Magneride-L/R+(SK-3354)&qid=1669272882&sprefix=arnott+-+fr+coil-over+eibach+strut+15-20+cad+suv%27s,chev+silver/suv%27s,gm+sierra/suv%27s+k2xx+w/magneride-l/r+sk-3354+,aps,290&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=6ce005c6cd213796132b9c237f1113d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
You need a crowbar to push down on the lower control arm 😂😂😂i had a tuff time getting it in but the truck feel amazing.....fyi i also think they were the right size
The Arnott ones went in perfectly. As I said, I was not willing to make these non-returnable. For the price they should be set up to go right in like the Arnotts
A friend of mine said I would have had to really put some pressure on them to twist them (at this point mu fear would be they could not be returned because they would get marred up), and I could have loosened the other side of the sway bar or removed it entirely. They may also be side specific which was not labeled
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage That makes sense. I wouldn’t try to make them fit either. I’m leaning towards the Arnott SK-3354’s. Technically not magnetic, but has great reviews on Summit Racing for my application. Sounds like they have a bypass sensor for the computer built in to avoid error codes. They’re $499 each, but better than $2500-$3000 @ the shop. Thanks for all your vids. They have helped me out tremendously!!!!
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage what did you eventually go with?I’m trying to find in the thread what you went with. I’m new to CZcams and navigating is a bit difficult right now. I have a 2015 suburban and I’m not sure to delete magnaride all together or just replace. This is the worst suburban I’ve had to date. I’m grateful to have what I have however this one is a pain. Thanks in advance for any info. I also replaced my 22” rims for 20” rims to get a better ride.
@@dannyjohnsonsgaragewith pressure they will pivot no damage to it at all but if u didnt feel comfortable thats where amazon comes in lol not everyone has done hundreds of shock like i have so i understand also the height they will settle after couple of days people say they dont but they absolutely do great vid
I got this brand and it was a struggle to get them on my 2015 sierra Denali. What I noticed after was that the truck now is like 2 inches lower than before which I have no idea why and it now it scrapes with the fender when I go through dip or a bump. My truck was lowered but it never did that with the original strut.
No, these would not fit and I wasn’t going to gouge them up and make them not returnable. whereas I then purchased the Arnott brand and they went right in as they should.
Well there new so they fit a little taller because there new and you needed to break them in but o well good luck with it when I did mines my truck was a bit taller until they broken in and they went down after 2 weeks
Yeah, I went with Arnott struts in the end and used some of the factory hardware but theirs seemed better too czcams.com/video/8c7qfElwx3o/video.htmlsi=BKuibd56iAPdhGlX
So my truck has a lowering kit. When I pulled out the old strut and put it next to the new one. The new one was bigger than the old one. Is that normal? I have magnaride struts
It depends on the brand. I went with Arnott and it was the same as factory and went right in. The brand in the video was too big. The strut may collapse when bad but it shouldn’t be impossible to get in
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I got it in I had to remove the bolt to sway bar and the upper control arm and drop the lower control arm all the way. It was tight fit but it worked.
Did you actually switch back to a factory replacement? We have installed the 1aauto trq brand struts and shocks and they are stiff they rattle on small fast bumps and it actually sits beyond level with my 1.5 suspension maxx kit everything is tight I thing the preload nuts are not set right on the top
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage yes A1 auto will give me my money back I think I’m going to do the same and use the Mag delete with the Bilstein shocks I really hate to give up adjustable air ride on the back though for towing
I think the replacement won’t fit because of the following - the aftermarket ones are not magnetic ride they r standard so the dimensions r different what the company dose ..they put resistors inside it to make it look like magnetic ride basically the error on the dashboard won’t show up because of the resistors u connecte thinking its really magnetic ride and FYI all of them r made in china so u guess the outcomes
The dimensions are identical the difference is when you swap the spring onto the new assembly it’s not lined up exactly because it’s done by hand and not preset in a factory. Also the old set is most likely worn out so it’s compressed in comparison to the replacement. So you may need to spin the base. But a brand new air ride set and the swap set measurements are identical.
Just a couple observations. It's not uncommon on old magneride shocks for them to be stuck partially compressed and locked in that position. So the fact that the new one was a little longer is possibly normal. your old shock is probably worn/damaged and not extending as far as it's supposed to.
Also, it's totally possible for the top and bottom of a strut to be twisted. They don't excent/compress only. They are designed to allow twisting motion. It might be a little harder to twist a brand new shock, compared to one with worn out seals
All I can say is I was not impressed. I since went with Arnott and they went right in! No issues
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@@dannyjohnsonsgarage hey Danny. How are the Arnotts working for you??
I spent 164 dollars for the pair on eBay. Brand new. No issues going on. Ride is very smooth. I do want to thank you for the video. It saved me a lot of stress. U did everything perfect.
Which ones did you go with
I installed replacement magnaride shocks and struts on my 2017 Escalade. They fit right in with no issues. I bought them from Auto Zone for about 800. Brand is Arnott and they actually use Eibach springs. Great videos, Especially the Cobra ones! Good luck
Thank you. I’ll have to check those out
Did you get just 1 or a pair for $800?
@@jack0lee for the pair. They had a sale with 25% off and free shipping but this was over a year ago
@@mharp7353 ah I see. They’re about $584 for 1 now.
@@jack0lee yeah seems like everything has gone up. They usually have discounts if you order online, I'd keep checking their website, its worth it
You do know that the new shocks are obviously NEW and the old shocks are worn so that will make one a little longer. The reason you are replacing the front shocks is because you lost some of comfort in ride quality being the one inch . What you needed to do was manipulate them a little to get them to line up and use another jack to compress it enough to bolt it back up. You lost money and time sending them back.
No, they were in fact far too big. I got a different brand and they went right in. I’ve installed several struts on other cars as well and none ever gave me the same trouble. czcams.com/video/8c7qfElwx3o/video.html
@@dannyjohnsonsgarageso your Magneride is still functioning properly after you did the Arnott replacement?
All you need to do is removed the sway bar link. Place the top end of the assembly in the holes, and put the nuts on loose. Then hit the ears on the bottom to spin the assembly to line up the holes. There side specific check the angle on the ears to know which is which.
I was a little nervous of the specific brand quality and hearing they might not work properly with the magnaride, so once I saw I had to alter how they came to make them work I was out. I gave up too fast before I could not return them from scraping them up. For the price they should come aligned and ready to install without alterations, be labeled left and right. I’ve never had so much trouble with other struts.
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I agree. I thought I did something wrong but once spun it fit great.
That makes sense, but how would you compensate for the longer length on this application? Thanks
Once you disconnect the sway bar end link you have plenty of room. Once it’s all tightened up just put the wheels on and put it on the ground the truck will settle in to the new suspension.
I just spent 3 hours going through this, and ended up re-installing the original's back. Although I didn't remove the sway bar completely, I don't really understand what you mean about spinning the base to fit...the entire assembly is welded, and when you look at the bottom ears/base it doesn't spin. I checked both struts to be sure of the right side.
Well, a couple of days ago I replaced one (2016 Yukon Denali)and I saw exactly what you are showing here, I determined that the damaged one was compressed due to use and in addition it had already thrown away all the oil and when I removed all the screws it just fell to the not even necessary to loosen the stabilizer bar, and it was the original, well when installing the new one I obviously lowered the arm a little with a bar, tightened all the screws and that's it! The truck feels perfect, I don't feel like it's loading to one side. The height of the truck's body at the front is exactly the same as the right side, and well, my wife is happy to not hear that horrible noise that the damaged shock had. Now someone tell me if it is not correct or the opposite, I saw some comments below and they practically think the same as me, greetings
I did what I felt comfortable with to the point I could still return the struts. By comparison, I went with the Arnott brand and they were aligned properly and went right in. For the money, that’s how the install should go. I didn’t want to mar them up and make them fit only to find out they could not be returned
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage You are right, perhaps the pressure from my wife, I decided to put it on even though I saw that there was still a difference and I was worried and looked for this video that I had already seen a few months ago, what do you advise me to do? I bought this one for 200 from someone in my neighborhood, I found it on Facebook, He is a mechanic and he told me that he ordered it for a customer who never showed up. should I leave it like this? Or do I order the originals? I would appreciate your response!
@@elhalcondelbajio1923 I would ask the mechanic you bought it from about the situation and see if he recommends you “make it fit” or not. Here are the Arnott ones I used in case you decide not to use what you have. This is my Amazon affiliate link and I will post the video below www.amazon.com/Arnott-Coil-Over-Eibach-Magneride-L-SK-3354/dp/B08VF88P43?crid=38JDH2IFYEA9K&keywords=Arnott+-+Fr+Coil-Over+Eibach+Strut+15-20+Cad+SUV%27s,Chev+Silver/SUV%27s,GM+Sierra/SUV%27s(K2xx)+w/Magneride-L/R+(SK-3354)&qid=1669272882&sprefix=arnott+-+fr+coil-over+eibach+strut+15-20+cad+suv%27s,chev+silver/suv%27s,gm+sierra/suv%27s+k2xx+w/magneride-l/r+sk-3354+,aps,290&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=6ce005c6cd213796132b9c237f1113d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
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Amazon usually comes through and eases our minds when we want to return something. This is what we need. Sears was this way back in the day and that was the formula for success. I am going with OEM but it seems magnaride shocks and struts are delicate.
Thanks for the vid!
I’m the end, though, I had to pay shipping so I lost $60 or so for their mistake. I got the Arnott brand and they worked perfect www.amazon.com/Arnott-Coil-Over-Eibach-Magneride-L-SK-3354/dp/B08VF88P43?crid=38JDH2IFYEA9K&keywords=Arnott+-+Fr+Coil-Over+Eibach+Strut+15-20+Cad+SUV%27s,Chev+Silver/SUV%27s,GM+Sierra/SUV%27s(K2xx)+w/Magneride-L/R+(SK-3354)&qid=1669272882&sprefix=arnott+-+fr+coil-over+eibach+strut+15-20+cad+suv%27s,chev+silver/suv%27s,gm+sierra/suv%27s+k2xx+w/magneride-l/r+sk-3354+,aps,290&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=6ce005c6cd213796132b9c237f1113d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
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If you don't mind me asking how have they held up and how many miles have you put on them thanks
The genuine GM magneride replacements now have a lifetime warranty where arnott has cut theirs to 2 years. GM only sells the fronts without the spring so the strut has to be disassembled and the clip removed, but at least it will be covered for life...
I highly doubt GM will honor that.
But at $900/each they better
I just replaced my 2018 tahoe shocks with the Luftmeister ones, magride. Both shocks that I took off were shorter than the new ones due to them being shot,. Leaking fluid. Install wasn’t so bad, loosened the sway bar. Now getting the service suspension notification.
I was also afraid of the message coming up, especially when the instructions straight out talked about diagnosing them.
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage have you got the service suspension warning fix already I have the same issue with my 2016 ltz
@@carmelochavez2190 I have not gotten the message, but saw a video on how to bypass it by adding a kit that plugs in near the brake pedal. If you end up getting normal suspension it may be useful, otherwise it’s hard to find good replacements
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage ok I appreciate the reply back I seen the bypass but I'll look into it really appreciate the quick reply thanks
I had the same issue. Turns out my connection was bad. The pins weren’t set inside the housing all the way, so I wasn’t getting a proper connection.
I would check this. Not sure if it helps, but maybe check to see if they are reversed?
I just did my struts today with the arnotts and I had the same problem you did but I used a couple little Honda jacks and some foot long 2x4s to push the rotors downwards and another jack to push up on the struts and it worked perfectly
I ended up with Arnotts that went right in, but I wonder if they were 2wd. It said Denali 4wd when I bought them. The main problem I also had was having to potentially turn the struts to line up which I didn’t want to chance and make them non-returnable
Which arnotts did you go with , I did the sk3354
Nevermind I just read on another comment that you posted the link to yours and we got the same ones, they ride really nice.
I have the same problem today 😅after all the work I see your video ,
After going back and forth for a year, not knowing what to do , the Arnott ones worked perfect and went right in. www.amazon.com/Arnott-Coil-Over-Eibach-Magneride-L-SK-3354/dp/B08VF88P43?crid=38JDH2IFYEA9K&keywords=Arnott+-+Fr+Coil-Over+Eibach+Strut+15-20+Cad+SUV%27s,Chev+Silver/SUV%27s,GM+Sierra/SUV%27s(K2xx)+w/Magneride-L/R+(SK-3354)&qid=1669272882&sprefix=arnott+-+fr+coil-over+eibach+strut+15-20+cad+suv%27s,chev+silver/suv%27s,gm+sierra/suv%27s+k2xx+w/magneride-l/r+sk-3354+,aps,290&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=6ce005c6cd213796132b9c237f1113d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
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Just encountered this same thing with my 13 Escalade z95 with MRC (6/7LM RPO). Identified correct part#, everything looked good except it was 2" too long.
Good i watched your video, i was about to buy 2 shock absorbers then i changed my mind after this.
I later went with armortt and they went right in
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Should've just unbolt the upper control arm so the lower control arm would give you a little wiggle room to fit it.
Pretty sure that shaft spins in the housing. Which would make the mount bar on the bottom pivot 360 degrees in whichever position you desire
I was not interested in “making them fit” and being non-returnable. I went with the Arnott brand and they went right in
Hello Danny. Your video has helped me a lot. I think I'm due for a strut replacement. My yukon is 2020 xl denali. Sits a bit lower in the front. Not sure if that's normal. But I've noticed my ride quality is a bit bouncy on rough roads. I figured I'm due for a pair. Have you purchased a pair yet? Would you use a level kit 1m4 or 2 inch raise? Or just an oem replacement. I saw a thread about the dorman brand being a direct replacement.
I have not yet replaced mine and they are eating up my tires. After research, I think I will go with the Arnott brand. Not sure on a leveling kit but it seems like a good idea www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VF88P43?&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=4c1a8f8cd496edc237ddddedfa7bbee7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage im not sure if my shocks are bad. But I did see some dirt grim near the boot. Not a lot. No leaks on the ground. I did notice my ride is a bit more bouncy. Not sure if the roads are just bad.
I have 54k miles on my 2020 yukon xl. Tires looks brand new. No signs of Uneven wear
Hey Hoss. I just helped my brother replace his front struts on his 2016 Yukon Denali. He bought a set of Dorman brand and had the same issue. We ended up having to replace the retainers on the bottom of the mount and use a large pair of channel locks to get them to mount correctly. Inconvenient, but not the worse job at all. I would even go with the set Danny had gotten and just made it work. Truth be told, you're going to run into these situations on aftermarket items that do not use the factory assembly machine. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need the link to the one's my brother purchased.
@Gabriel Cabrera Hello I appreciate the input. I ended up taking my Yukon to the dealership and they replaced the entire assembly unfortunately. It was an expensive repair as I did not have the time to work on it myself and needed it done as soon as possible. I was trying to find the time to do it myself between work and taking care of the family..The drive was very uncomfortable and bouncy all over the place. Now all good and very smooth.
You always have to loosen the sway bar to put new struts in. New struts are always a tad longer.
Arnott brand struts went right in
BWI is Borg Warner. They make a ton of components for our vehicles.
These were horrible. I went with Arnott and they went right in with no trouble www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VF88P43?&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=4c1a8f8cd496edc237ddddedfa7bbee7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
This is EXACTLY where I am right now! I have a 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT with a questionably functioning Magneride Suspension. I am looking at a FULL REPLACEMENT PACKAGE with Coil Over Fronts and Regular Rears, and a replacement Leveling Pump for the Rear, made by TRQ, for about $1,200 with Shipping. What do you think? Thanks!
I had better luck with Arnott brand
I need to replace mine too. Did you find the correct part?
curious what was the strut that caused this many issues? i bought the dorman version, i had to take out the sway bar link total pain. even with it removed and the strut all the way up in tower with closest nut spun down stuf 3/4 of the way the unit was down farther like in your video. after messing around with a jack and wood to lift it up and soem prying it finally went into place.. then the fastners that guide the bottom two bolts and tighten it were wrong! i had to transfer over the old ones. a 1 hour job you see on youtube , in out was like a 4 hour job but it was my first one. if strut was the right length to begin with and no sway bar link removal it would of be considered "fun" almost for the average dude. wonder if the arnott and dorman are same length! ? what was yours from amazon?
The Arnott ones worked in the end. Went right in www.amazon.com/Arnott-Coil-Over-Eibach-Magneride-L-SK-3354/dp/B08VF88P43?crid=38JDH2IFYEA9K&keywords=Arnott+-+Fr+Coil-Over+Eibach+Strut+15-20+Cad+SUV%27s,Chev+Silver/SUV%27s,GM+Sierra/SUV%27s(K2xx)+w/Magneride-L/R+(SK-3354)&qid=1669272882&sprefix=arnott+-+fr+coil-over+eibach+strut+15-20+cad+suv%27s,chev+silver/suv%27s,gm+sierra/suv%27s+k2xx+w/magneride-l/r+sk-3354+,aps,290&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=6ce005c6cd213796132b9c237f1113d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Does anyone know why the passenger side strut seems to fail more frequently than drivers side?
I don't know but on my Sierra 1500 Denali, the right side is blown out - dried oil and grease everywhere.. And on level ground it sat about 2 inches lower on the passenger side.
I do the same with the front shocks Tahoe 2016 LTZ, no issues after market shocks TQR, the old ones to short a lot a miles on it i save money no returns
I installed trq struts on my 2018 escalade but the ride is really rough now. The truck is even higher from the front. You had no issues?
Is it possible that its a ride height correction shock? Also I believe you can rotate the upper plate although it will have some tension/resistance to it.
I later went with arnott brand ones and they worked well. I have my suspicions that they may have gone in easier as 2wd struts, or I could have “made” the ones in this video fit, but I was worried I would damage or scratch them and render them non-returnable so I moved on to the arnott brand.
These are what I went with www.amazon.com/Arnott-Coil-Over-Eibach-Magneride-L-SK-3354/dp/B08VF88P43?crid=38JDH2IFYEA9K&keywords=Arnott+-+Fr+Coil-Over+Eibach+Strut+15-20+Cad+SUV%27s,Chev+Silver/SUV%27s,GM+Sierra/SUV%27s(K2xx)+w/Magneride-L/R+(SK-3354)&qid=1669272882&sprefix=arnott+-+fr+coil-over+eibach+strut+15-20+cad+suv%27s,chev+silver/suv%27s,gm+sierra/suv%27s+k2xx+w/magneride-l/r+sk-3354+,aps,290&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&linkCode=sl1&tag=2004047-20&linkId=6ce005c6cd213796132b9c237f1113d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
I'm having a similar problem on a Sierra Denali, but I bought my structs on the fb market. so now I'm stuck with 2 new supposedly OEM replacement. /:
Just spin the base.
You need a crowbar to push down on the lower control arm 😂😂😂i had a tuff time getting it in but the truck feel amazing.....fyi i also think they were the right size
The Arnott ones went in perfectly. As I said, I was not willing to make these non-returnable. For the price they should be set up to go right in like the Arnotts
Great information and appreciate you sharing. Did you ever figure this out? Also, your OEM # is 23312155 & mine is 23312156 on a 2015 Denali? Thanks
A friend of mine said I would have had to really put some pressure on them to twist them (at this point mu fear would be they could not be returned because they would get marred up), and I could have loosened the other side of the sway bar or removed it entirely. They may also be side specific which was not labeled
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage That makes sense. I wouldn’t try to make them fit either. I’m leaning towards the Arnott SK-3354’s. Technically not magnetic, but has great reviews on Summit Racing for my application. Sounds like they have a bypass sensor for the computer built in to avoid error codes. They’re $499 each, but better than $2500-$3000 @ the shop. Thanks for all your vids. They have helped me out tremendously!!!!
@@cwsosby yeah, I’m also considering the same brand. 👍🏼
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage what did you eventually go with?I’m trying to find in the thread what you went with. I’m new to CZcams and navigating is a bit difficult right now. I have a 2015 suburban and I’m not sure to delete magnaride all together or just replace. This is the worst suburban I’ve had to date. I’m grateful to have what I have however this one is a pain. Thanks in advance for any info. I also replaced my 22” rims for 20” rims to get a better ride.
@@dannyjohnsonsgaragewith pressure they will pivot no damage to it at all but if u didnt feel comfortable thats where amazon comes in lol not everyone has done hundreds of shock like i have so i understand also the height they will settle after couple of days people say they dont but they absolutely do great vid
I got this brand and it was a struggle to get them on my 2015 sierra Denali. What I noticed after was that the truck now is like 2 inches lower than before which I have no idea why and it now it scrapes with the fender when I go through dip or a bump. My truck was lowered but it never did that with the original strut.
I would contact arnott and see if they have a different model that might work better for your setup
On my srx I had to remove the sway bar link so it can drop, then put a jack underneath to snug it up.
I got Arnott brand ones and they went right in
My mom’s Yukon has the suspension code on. Do you know if that is due to the magnetic suspension?
It’s very possible. Some code readers are more advanced and can tell you for sure.
Lol your new one was a inch longer because the old ones where broken. And did you try to switch sides ???
No, these would not fit and I wasn’t going to gouge them up and make them not returnable. whereas I then purchased the Arnott brand and they went right in as they should.
Well there new so they fit a little taller because there new and you needed to break them in but o well good luck with it when I did mines my truck was a bit taller until they broken in and they went down after 2 weeks
I went with the Arnott brand and they went right in, no problems.
Please don’t use those bolts they provided they look cheap and not suspension grade. I used the original ones
Yeah, I went with Arnott struts in the end and used some of the factory hardware but theirs seemed better too czcams.com/video/8c7qfElwx3o/video.htmlsi=BKuibd56iAPdhGlX
So my truck has a lowering kit. When I pulled out the old strut and put it next to the new one. The new one was bigger than the old one. Is that normal? I have magnaride struts
It depends on the brand. I went with Arnott and it was the same as factory and went right in. The brand in the video was too big. The strut may collapse when bad but it shouldn’t be impossible to get in
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I got it in I had to remove the bolt to sway bar and the upper control arm and drop the lower control arm all the way. It was tight fit but it worked.
Danny, you gotta get yourself a Cadillac CTS Vsport.
It would make a good family car
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage the big advantage for me would be the tutorial videos you make on it. I love mine.
Damn thats a bummer
It’s no fun to remove parts for nothing but at least it wasn’t too bad of an install
Did you actually switch back to a factory replacement? We have installed the 1aauto trq brand struts and shocks and they are stiff they rattle on small fast bumps and it actually sits beyond level with my 1.5 suspension maxx kit everything is tight I thing the preload nuts are not set right on the top
I put the old strut back in. My tires are cupping from the bad struts. I’m deciding if I want to delete the magnaride and do conventional struts
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage yes A1 auto will give me my money back I think I’m going to do the same and use the Mag delete with the Bilstein shocks I really hate to give up adjustable air ride on the back though for towing
There is no preload that's not how those work lmao
What is the name of that manufacture ? So I don't buy it
I think the replacement won’t fit because of the following
- the aftermarket ones are not magnetic ride they r standard so the dimensions r different what the company dose ..they put resistors inside it to make it look like magnetic ride basically the error on the dashboard won’t show up because of the resistors u connecte thinking its really magnetic ride and FYI all of them r made in china so u guess the outcomes
The dimensions are identical the difference is when you swap the spring onto the new assembly it’s not lined up exactly because it’s done by hand and not preset in a factory. Also the old set is most likely worn out so it’s compressed in comparison to the replacement. So you may need to spin the base. But a brand new air ride set and the swap set measurements are identical.
That sucks man.
It’s no fun to remove parts for nothing but at least it wasn’t too bad of an install and I got to make a video
Get arnott shocks
Thats exactly what I did czcams.com/video/8c7qfElwx3o/video.htmlsi=scBTregRx9Hf7aYl
Wasting Time & $ With Aftermarket Parts 💯
I agree but I called my dealer and he actually said they are so backordered its impossible to get a set right now.
Same ,too long
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