GMT900 Factory SUV Suspension Options

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Research has revealed the following suspension options for the 2007-2014 GM Full-Size SUVs.

Z56 - Police Conversion Suspension Package

Z71 - Off-Road Suspension Package - Includes Rancho Struts and Shocks

ZW7 - Premium Smooth Ride Suspension Package - Standard Struts and Shocks

ZW7 - Premium Smooth Ride Suspension Package - Standard Front Struts
G65 - Level Control Manual, Self-Adjusting - Nivomat Rear Shocks

Z55 - Autoride Suspension Package - Electronic Struts and Electronic and Air Shocks
G69 - Automatic Level Control, Air - Air Compressor and Ride Height Sensor

Z95 - Magnetic Ride Control Suspension Package - Air/Electronic Struts and Shocks
G69 - Automatic Level Control, Air - Air Compressor and Ride Height Sensor

Z85 - Heavy Duty Handling and Trailering Package - For 2500s


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Research has revealed the following suspension options for the 2007-2014 GM Full-Size SUVs.

Z71 - Off-Road Suspension Package - Includes Rancho Struts and Shocks

ZW7 - Premium Smooth Ride Suspension Package - Standard Struts and Shocks

ZW7 - Premium Smooth Ride Suspension Package - Standard Front Struts
G65 - Level Control Manual, Self-Adjusting - Nivomat Rear Shocks

Z55 - Autoride Suspension Package - Air Struts and Shocks
G69 - Automatic Level Control, Air - Air Compressor and Ride Height Sensor

Z95 - Magnetic Ride Control Suspension Package - Air/Electronic Struts and Shocks
G69 - Automatic Level Control, Air - Air Compressor and Ride Height Sensor

Z85 - Heavy Duty Handling and Trailering Package - For 2500s


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My only correction/clarification would be that the Z55 has electronic struts up front (no air) and electric/air shocks in the rear.
 

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my 2012 Denali XL says Z55 autoride suspension package and my Z55 includes m.r.c., automatic level control, ride height sensors, air compressor, front electronic shocks/struts, rear electronic/air shocks & springs.
I also have Z82- H.D. trailing equipment which includes a RV type trailer plug & tow hitch

part of that includes YD5 front spring (base equipment) YD6 Rear spring (base equipment) and G69 level control
 
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They are dumb shocks. Rear spring is 2"lower. Not sure if the springs ate different rates
 
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Research has revealed the following suspension options for the 2007-2014 GM Full-Size SUVs.

Z56 - Police Conversion Suspension Package

Z71 - Off-Road Suspension Package - Includes Rancho Struts and Shocks

ZW7 - Premium Smooth Ride Suspension Package - Standard Struts and Shocks

ZW7 - Premium Smooth Ride Suspension Package - Standard Front Struts
G65 - Level Control Manual, Self-Adjusting - Nivomat Rear Shocks

Z55 - Autoride Suspension Package - Electronic Struts and Electronic and Air Shocks
G69 - Automatic Level Control, Air - Air Compressor and Ride Height Sensor

Z95 - Magnetic Ride Control Suspension Package - Air/Electronic Struts and Shocks
G69 - Automatic Level Control, Air - Air Compressor and Ride Height Sensor

Z85 - Heavy Duty Handling and Trailering Package - For 2500s


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For anyone that comes across this post, my earlier post was partly incorrect, Nivomat shocks were not used with GMT900 or K2 platforms, just the 2000-2006 GMT800s.
 
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What's the difference in the shocks/struts between the magnetic ride control and autoride (electronic) ride control
 
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In the 900s, it was Available with any version of the Cadillac Escalade and on the Yukon Denali Hybrids from 2010 on.
I understand how the magnetic ride control works, but how does the Autoride work. How is the Autoride different than the Magnaride?

My shocks/struts are electronic. I thought they had the magnetic fluid in them so the vehicle could soften/stiffen them when taking turns, etc. How do they differ from the magnetic ones?

Is it just not having a control inside the cabin to select different modes touring/sport/etc?
 
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