2017 6.2 Denali/Rear Auto Level Rear Shocks

[MobileHomie]

Are the auto level air shocks on our rigs simply air shocks or do they have hydraulics and the mag-ride thing as well?
I am not currently having any issues and they hold load and air just fine. I am replacing the fronts with Fox coil overs to eliminate the mag-ride and wonder what options are out there for the rear.

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[mb1500]

What year make and model? Short answer is yes.

 

[SpyShops212]

I wouldn’t go with anything but OEM. The replacement OEM struts are made by BWI now and they improved the part. The replacement parts come with lifetime warranty from GM too.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Not knowing your year, model, and trim, I cannot definitively answer your question. However, look at the RPO sticker inside your glove box and look for a Z95 code. If you find it, you have MagnaRide, and it will be installed on the rear shocks, as well (electrical wires plugged into the rear shocks). You will need to install resistors on the front across the wire plug that you removed from the OEM shock (assuming that they exist).

As @SpyShops212 stated, and in IMO as well, OEM shocks or Arnott replacements result in the best possible ride for these trucks. Yes, other folks will disagree, and that is their right to do so.

 

[SpyShops212]

All k2xx Denali, LTZ and Escalade have magnetic ride. I don’t think any k2xx has the z55 suspension.

 

[Onlyone]

I wouldn’t ever change from the factory auto ride. Nothing will ride better than the factory autoride/magnaride.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Are the auto level air shocks on our rigs simply air shocks or do they have hydraulics and the mag-ride thing as well?
I am not currently having any issues and they hold load and air just fine. I am replacing the fronts with Fox coil overs to eliminate the mag-ride and wonder what options are out there for the rear.

Next time you post please put in what year and model vehicle own. Clickbait titles are not helpful to anyone.

What year make and model? Short answer is yes.

He owns a 2017 6.2 Denali. Looked up his previous posts.

 

[MobileHomie]

Thank you Miami-Dade for moving this to the appropriate sub-forum. Sorry about no vehicle information.

 

[duke90]

Are the auto level air shocks on our rigs simply air shocks or do they have hydraulics and the mag-ride thing as well?
I am not currently having any issues and they hold load and air just fine. I am replacing the fronts with Fox coil overs to eliminate the mag-ride and wonder what options are out there for the rear.

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If you are already replacing the front with fox then might as well replace the rears...I did the fox 2.5 with piggy back res in the rear. Another cheaper route would be to replace the rear with either oem mag ride/auto level shocks or get the auto level only shocks that have the built in sim which deletes the mag ride.

 

[mikentosh]

Are the auto level air shocks on our rigs simply air shocks or do they have hydraulics and the mag-ride thing as well?
I am not currently having any issues and they hold load and air just fine. I am replacing the fronts with Fox coil overs to eliminate the mag-ride and wonder what options are out there for the rear.

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I would definitely confirm which model and options you have. My 2016 Yukon Denali has mag in front and air in the rear. Just had the front OEMs replaced at the local dealership and it cost me about $1750 for parts and $500 labor. I looked into alternatives and wanted to do it myself but didn't have time. It was riding like an old covered wagon and now it's back to it's original buttery goodness. Haven't yet had any trouble with the rear.

 

[MobileHomie]

If you are already replacing the front with fox then might as well replace the rears...I did the fox 2.5 with piggy back res in the res the mag rideear. Another cheaper route would be to replace the rear with either oem mag ride/auto level shocks or get the auto level only shocks that have the built in sim which delet.

@duke90
I would like to know more about Fox with piggyback in the rear and auto level without the mag ride.
I have not installed the Fox coil overs in the front yet. My intention is to level the front by 1" or 1.5" and eliminate the mag ride while keeping the air level in the rear.

 

[duke90]

@duke90
I would like to know more about Fox with piggyback in the rear and auto level without the mag ride.
I have not installed the Fox coil overs in the front yet. My intention is to level the front by 1" or 1.5" and eliminate the mag ride while keeping the air level in the rear.

So my oem struts were completely shot out and the truck sat 34” to the wheel well. I installed the front Fox struts straight out of the box and it settled at 38” BUT remember that my old struts were sagging and probably 2” lower than when new. So 4” over the sagging struts but closer to 2” higher than new from factory. I installed the z71 coils in the rear and after settling my rear is also at 38”.

 

[duke90]

I did like the auto level rear shocks because if I loaded up at Costco the air shocks would engage and level the truck but the new coils have double the spring load rating compared to the oem ones so I don’t even notice the truck lower after a grocery store run. The 2.5 piggybacks tuck in nicely, but I did have to trim the liner very slightly