I think it's pretty clear that the 3rd gen Z95 sjocksa shocks different than the 2nx generation Z55.
inresistance (ohms) with a multimeter it should be twice or half the resistance of the Z55 shocks.
Will z95 shocks work with z55 system, any definitive answer?
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I think it's pretty clear that the 3rd gen Z95 sjocksa shocks different than the 2nx generation Z55.
inresistance (ohms) with a multimeter it should be twice or half the resistance of the Z55 shocks.
mikeyss
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That wasn't my question.... I asked if there was much of a difference in the ride quality between the 2.
I’m not sure what the difference is on a normal rig but for me and my now #8000 Escalade with 8lug Denali 2500 wheels, ive always felt like it needs more damping power. I think that the magneride struts have the greatest potential to provide that. The z55s have regular shock valving with the addition of a solenoid in the center. The HD springs with my extra unsprung weigh, I feel just push the fluid right through the z55 valving, and that little solenoid never has a need to open because the fluid rate is already so rapidly displaced.
Looks like Magneride was on upscale models. I would imagine its going to feel different. Everything suspension wise is geared towards comfort as we all know. Is there a ride select switch (sport/ tow/comfort) on the 07-14?
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Not that I know. On the k2xx there is.
The prev owner of my 2005 Tahoe put Arnott AS-2708 on the rear to replace the 7-8 year old Delphi air ride z55 shocks. I Just replaced them again. So got another 8 years. Seem to work fine. No more body roll side to side when turning. The Arnotts were obviously worn out. I dont know if they ride the same as the factory air shocks. Oh yeah also replaced air line and air pump too as it was rusted
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Very cool. I’d like to hear more about how you added the factory ITBC. What hardware, wiring and programming were involved?
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any updates?
CMatt, the ITBC was just a matter of mounting the module to the frame in an OE like location running the additional wires into the stock loom along the frame rail and following the OE schematics to make sure all the wires connected in the right places. some re-pinning of connectors was necessary, and you have to have the CANBUS wire pair tapped into the Canbus circuit of the vehicle. No programing needed for it to work and activate the trailer brakes. The Escalade dash cluster does not display the brake gain or trailer connected signals, it was never intended to have those capabilities so those lights and messages were not programed into its eprom.
On my tech2 I can see that the ITBCM is on the network and communicating, I can also interrogate the ITBCM and see data like brake line pressure, trailer connected, gain, manual apply switch percentage. It hasn’t thrown any codes to date, so it been happy in its new home for the last 200,000 miles.
On my tech2 I can see that the ITBCM is on the network and communicating, I can also interrogate the ITBCM and see data like brake line pressure, trailer connected, gain, manual apply switch percentage. It hasn’t thrown any codes to date, so it been happy in its new home for the last 200,000 miles.
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what about the shocks?
The full write up and details of the CadiMAX “Carbon Chrome” edition is posted on diesel place. My username there is Longhorse.
I have not installed the magneride shocks yet. I’ve got it torn apart to do head studs and a compound turbo set up.
but here are some pics of the shocks put together with my custom HD springs and pigtails pinned into a connector that is compatible with OE GMT 900 strut plug.
I have not installed the magneride shocks yet. I’ve got it torn apart to do head studs and a compound turbo set up.
but here are some pics of the shocks put together with my custom HD springs and pigtails pinned into a connector that is compatible with OE GMT 900 strut plug.
petethepug
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I had a nice read on your CadiMax(zilla) build. Can't wait to see how the Magneride behaves on your Escalade.
Are you using the components from 07-14 or 15-20 Magneride. I'm looking to see if the later of the two are x compatible and if one is better than the other. All four corners need to be replaced on our 09 Escalade. As usual looking for an upgrade to sneak in a regular maintenance.
Are you using the components from 07-14 or 15-20 Magneride. I'm looking to see if the later of the two are x compatible and if one is better than the other. All four corners need to be replaced on our 09 Escalade. As usual looking for an upgrade to sneak in a regular maintenance.
TollKeeper
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Any updates to this? My 2006 Esky needs new shocks Z55 and compressor. I am looking for the most soft plush ride, and I have both Z55 and Z95 on my radar, if its all plug and play?
TollKeeper
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This is the email I just got this morning from Arnott regarding the Z55/Z95
2 different people at Arnott saying contradicting things..
I dont know where Robert works at in the Arnott industries, but May Fleming is just a receptionist, so I do wonder about her expertise..
May Fleming [email protected] said:
2 different people at Arnott saying contradicting things..
I dont know where Robert works at in the Arnott industries, but May Fleming is just a receptionist, so I do wonder about her expertise..
the Bose magntic ride control was way better it can "jump over objects"
Did you mean to say "Magnetic suspension by Delphi.."?? I have never heard of Bose doing anything with shock absorbers on automobiles before.
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George B
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Thats pretty neat.
I remember seeing that quite a few years ago. Pretty cool just too heavy and expensive.
TollKeeper
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I am contimplating buying some Z95 shocks a ran across for a good price. They are used, and came off a 2014 Esky, with low miles (40K), for 200 bucks.
Have a couple questions for you @Doubeleive
I am going to try and put these on my 2006 Esky
The dimensions are only 1/4 inch different in overall height, and 1/8 inch in expanded/collapsed length. So I am not worried about anything here.
They are generationally different, does this affect what you are trying to accomplish? These would be going on a generation that is different than what you have (NBS vs NNBS), any affects here?
Trying to help the community as a whole, if the information I would get from this would not help you in what you are trying to accomplish, and others involved on the thread, I might consider going a different route.
Anything I am not thinking about that would affect your goals?
I still cant understand why the Z95 shocks are cheaper than the Z55 shocks, being that the Z95 shocks are supposed to have more engineering and science to them.
Have a couple questions for you @Doubeleive
I am going to try and put these on my 2006 Esky
The dimensions are only 1/4 inch different in overall height, and 1/8 inch in expanded/collapsed length. So I am not worried about anything here.
They are generationally different, does this affect what you are trying to accomplish? These would be going on a generation that is different than what you have (NBS vs NNBS), any affects here?
Trying to help the community as a whole, if the information I would get from this would not help you in what you are trying to accomplish, and others involved on the thread, I might consider going a different route.
Anything I am not thinking about that would affect your goals?
I still cant understand why the Z95 shocks are cheaper than the Z55 shocks, being that the Z95 shocks are supposed to have more engineering and science to them.
