2013 Escalade, Magnetic Ride struts with 1” drop springs?

[JPS0284]

I have a 2013 Escalade and recently noticed the “service suspension soon “ DIC message. After scanning the suspension module it threw a code for the passenger side MRC shock. The truck just cusped 120k miles, I can’t really notice anything out of the norm while driving but being a Michigan truck and most of our pot-holes being on the passenger side I’m going to assume that the shocks bad. So I was thinking about ordering a set of OEM MRC replacement shocks without springs and adding a set of 1” drop springs. I’m currently on a Beltech 2/4 drop and would like to get another 1” off the front and thought this would be a perfect opportunity to knock them both out at the same time.

My question is will the OEM MRC shocks play nice with a set of drop springs? Thanks in advance

 

[CMoore711]

Interested in hearing input on this as well. I'm currently riding around at stock height, but want to lower mine and don't want to go a full 2" drop up front and was thinking to use 1" drop springs.

I've also seen "drop cups" that McGaughy's offers:

2007-2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV W/ Front Auto Ride/Magnaride 1"-2" Drop Strut Spacers - McGaughys 34062

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[JPS0284]

Interested in hearing input on this as well. I'm currently riding around at stock height, but want to lower mine and don't want to go a full 2" drop up front and was thinking to use 1" drop springs.

I've also seen "drop cups" that McGaughy's offers:

2007-2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV W/ Front Auto Ride/Magnaride 1"-2" Drop Strut Spacers - McGaughys 34062

Shop for a 2007-2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV W/ Front Auto Ride/Magnaride 1"-2" Drop Strut Spacers - McGaughys 34062 from suspensionsuperstore.com. With The Largest Inventory w/ Free Same Day Shipping & Best Pricing!

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I installed the Beltech 2/4 drop after noticing the passenger wheel bearing was starting to go for a few reasons A: because it completely eliminated having to beat the old hub off the spindle and B: For the sportier stance while maintaining as much of the factory ride as possible.

The Beltech 2/4 drop is more of a 2/3 drop, to get the extra inch in the back requires removing a spacer which I heard makes the truck sit lower in the back than the front. IMO I don’t think it’d be noticeable swapping out the oem springs out to 1” drop springs.