Shocks/Struts need replacing. What setup should I go with if I want to keep air ride?

[LSBoostedModular]

I think I want to keep air ride for the smooth quality ride of the airbags. What are my options to replacing those struts and shocks to keep the stock air ride? Or if that’s too expensive as I think I need to replace the compressor as well and probably lines what is a good aftermarket strut shock combo to get a comfortable ride and what is needed to turn off air lights that will come on ?

 

[Joseph Garcia]

IMO, you won't get a better ride than the OEM suspension, so replace the suspension with OEM parts. RockAuto.com or GMPartsDirect.com will offer EOM parts at a substantial lower cost than the local dealership.

 

[Doubeleive]

oem or arnott, best prices are going to be on rock auto or amazon
be aware arnott makes both a oem replacement and a passive model

 

[LSBoostedModular]

I looked on Amazon and rock auto. I’m kind of confused which ones are supposed to be the oem auto ride replacements. Does anyone have a part number for rears and complete fronts with springs? On the rock auto replacements and the arnett auto ride replacements? Greatly appreciate it and thank you in advance. I don’t want to order the wrong ones by mistake. Also is there a new air line kit I can get with a new compressor

 

[adventurenali92]

I looked on Amazon and rock auto. I’m kind of confused which ones are supposed to be the oem auto ride replacements. Does anyone have a part number for rears and complete fronts with springs? On the rock auto replacements and the arnett auto ride replacements? Greatly appreciate it and thank you in advance. I don’t want to order the wrong ones by mistake. Also is there a new air line kit I can get with a new compressor

Dorman and arnott both make replacement compressors and they’re about the same price. Lots of talk back and forth about both brands having issues with compressors and lots of talk about both brands being great compressors. I replaced mine with a dorman unit like 5 or so years ago and it works perfectly still and has not given me any problems. I believe Amazon an eBay both sell airline kits. I think I ordered the air compressor from eBay and there was an airline kit in the suggested products that would work so I ordered it at the same time.

 

[LSBoostedModular]

Thank you! I’ll look at a dorman compressor. Also does anyone know the correct part number for the arnett or replacement struts and shocks off Amazon for a 2007 awd Denali. Looks like there is many to choose from

 

[Doubeleive]

Thank you! I’ll look at a dorman compressor. Also does anyone know the correct part number for the arnett or replacement struts and shocks off Amazon for a 2007 awd Denali. Looks like there is many to choose from

it is best to look at the rpo code list in the glove box, the front struts will have a seperate code, the rear should just be z55 in which case the arnotts (as2708) on rock auto should be around $250 each plus a $50 refundable core (per shock) that you get credited back when the old oem shocks are returned

More Information for ARNOTT AS2708

 

[petethepug]

07 Yukon Denali is whatcha got so the suspension is RPO code z55 / AutoRide not Magneride (z95). They’re an active, hydraulic fluid filled strut with valves that constantly re proportion the value of the rebound & compression cycles. Only the rear have air bags mainly for ride height adjustment, but they definitely soak up additional road imperfections.

The easiest way to verify your part numbers and options is plug into rock auto. Recently R/A started differentiating between the left & right sides. No biggie. Of all the OEM (lifetime guaranteed) front z55
you need to look at the RPO sheet on your glovebox door.

It will show z55 as well as some of the other suspension codes related to spring rates. Take your time and match up the suspension code on your glovebox door to the z55 listed for L&R on the R/A site.

The rear autoride / airbag struts are easier to select. It appears as both rears struts are the same and they just assigned new part #’s.

Paste up a pic of your RPO codes from the glovebox door if you need a hand

 

[LSBoostedModular]

07 Yukon Denali is whatcha got so the suspension is RPO code z55 / AutoRide not Magneride (z95). They’re an active, hydraulic fluid filled strut with valves that constantly re proportion the value of the rebound & compression cycles. Only the rear have air bags mainly for ride height adjustment, but they definitely soak up additional road imperfections.

The easiest way to verify your part numbers and options is plug into rock auto. Recently R/A started differentiating between the left & right sides. No biggie. Of all the OEM (lifetime guaranteed) front z55
you need to look at the RPO sheet on your glovebox door.

It will show z55 as well as some of the other suspension codes related to spring rates. Take your time and match up the suspension code on your glovebox door to the z55 listed for L&R on the R/A site.

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The rear autoride / airbag struts are easier to select. It appears as both rears struts are the same and they just assigned new part #’s.

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Paste up a pic of your RPO codes from the glovebox door if you need a hand

Appreciate all the info. I have z55 on my glove box tag. None of those other numbers appear on there. I’ll post pic. I have 6jk and 7jk.

 

[petethepug]

Some of those numbers from the RPO will appear on the R/A description for the front.

I forgot to mention that those screen shots do not show all the suspension RPO’s unless you go into the R/A app, open them up and scroll down.

 

[LSBoostedModular]

Some of those numbers from the RPO will appear on the R/A description for the front.

I forgot to mention that those screen shots do not show all the suspension RPO’s unless you go into the R/A app, open them up and scroll down.

Ok I see I will look now. Thank you so much. Really appreciate it. Just want to ask you all that know much more about this confusing suspension replacement. There are so many options. Are all the arnett shocks just 24 month warranty now or is there another option for the lifetime ones. Is there an upgraded shock strut option or are they are just rebuilt ones with new bladder rubbers? I only want to replace these one time lol. It’s a daily drive but I do tow a 3 seat jet alot and also a car trailer.

 

[petethepug]

Had to look to put my money where my mouth was. The RPO code is 6JK which specs you out to buy two identical front struts #19420493

Last year Arnott yanked their lifetime guarantee to just 1 or 2 years. Verify if you buy a replacement pump it has an overheat / thermal protection circuit and lifetime guarantee too. You’ll be good for a long time or have free replacement if the pump gets too wet or hit a killer pothole.

 

[LSBoostedModular]

Had to look to put my money where my mouth was. The RPO code is 6JK which specs you out to buy two identical front struts #19420493

Last year Arnott yanked their lifetime guarantee to just 1 or 2 years. Verify if you buy a replacement pump it has an overheat / thermal protection circuit and lifetime guarantee too. You’ll be good for a long time or have free replacement if the pump gets too wet or hit a killer pothole.

Awesome found them. Took a screenshot to add to cart, do they offer new springs for that strut, or just reuse the original ones. Do they offer a coil over setup so I don’t have to compress spring off and use the old one. And for the rears there is two options. One says adjustable on the info description other one says not. Do u know which part number I would use to match those fronts

 

[petethepug]

You should be replacing all the connected parts. Springs should be ok to reuse. The original springs no longer made and aftermarket do not state any specs so stay clear of generic replacements.

You’ll need a spring compressor once the assembly is out or have a machine shop do it. Here’s all the parts. This is identical to my 09 Escalade that takes z95 inserts. It also shows an option to go with all aluminum front suspension parts.

Post in thread 'Aluminum / XFE NNBS Front Suspension Rebuild'
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thr...-front-suspension-rebuild.146131/post-1853541

Both of the rear z55 part #’s will work. May as well as use the higher part # because it’s the latest version. No coil over set up offered unless you go to overseas made junk or off road capable which will give u a bounce house.

All rear z55 are air adjustable for ride height via the compressor controlled via height sensors in the suspension. The front is active like the rear but not height adjustable.

Again you have all the same parts as my 09 Escalade except yours has z55 strut inserts. Use that link above to order all the parts from R/A attached to your strut. Don’t forget the 5% off coupon for R\A

 

[LSBoostedModular]

You should be replacing all the connected parts. Springs should be ok to reuse. The original springs no longer made and aftermarket do not state any specs so stay clear of generic replacements.

You’ll need a spring compressor once the assembly is out or have a machine shop do it. Here’s all the parts. This is identical to my 09 Escalade that takes z95 inserts. It also shows an option to go with all aluminum front suspension parts.

Post in thread 'Aluminum / XFE NNBS Front Suspension Rebuild'
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thr...-front-suspension-rebuild.146131/post-1853541

Both of the rear z55 part #’s will work. May as well as use the higher part # because it’s the latest version. No coil over set up offered unless you go to overseas made junk or off road capable which will give u a bounce house.

All rear z55 are air adjustable for ride height via the compressor controlled via height sensors in the suspension. The front is active like the rear but not height adjustable.

Again you have all the same parts as my 09 Escalade except yours has z55 strut inserts. Use that link above to order all the parts from R/A attached to your strut. Don’t forget the 5% off coupon for R\A

Ok will do. I will order everything off your invoice. I really appreciate your time and effort in helping be get the correct suspension. I always try and research and find it all my self but this Yukon is difficult and so many different things to throw at it. So everything on this invoice I order except change the inserts to z55 inserts

 

[petethepug]

Correct, z55 strut insets. There may be 2 TPMS sensors in that list, so don’t order those

Down the road you’ll have the option for replacing all your suspension bushings for the price of new aluminum replacement parts. It shaves about 50-60lb off each front wheels.

We sold our 08 XL Denali after all the z55 was replaced. Amazing ride. Was going to do Arnott on our current 09 Escalade. Glad I waited since GM pony’d up for the lifetime guarantee and Arnott dumped theirs.

Google RockAuto discount code and enter it on the last page in the box that says how did you hear about us. It took $53 off my order.

 

[omastylie75]

I think I want to keep air ride for the smooth quality ride of the airbags. What are my options to replacing those struts and shocks to keep the stock air ride? Or if that’s too expensive as I think I need to replace the compressor as well and probably lines what is a good aftermarket strut shock combo to get a comfortable ride and what is needed to turn off air lights that will come on ?

Check out Vigor Air Ride. Just got a pair of air shocks for my 2008 Yukon Denali.

 

[petethepug]

Do NOT check out Vigor air ride per the BBB as well as all the other horror stories on them.

 

[davidl13]

I have a 2012 Yukon xl denali with Z55 and air ride in the rear, where do I find the “deeper” RPO codes…so I make sure I order the correct parts… I need all 4 corners replaced… I’d consider the bilstein conversion but it sound very complex… I also have non stick progressive heavy duty rear springs

 

[Rick10Tahoe]

Thank you! I’ll look at a dorman compressor. Also does anyone know the correct part number for the arnett or replacement struts and shocks off Amazon for a 2007 awd Denali. Looks like there is many to choose from

@LSBoostedModular did you ever figure out which rear shocks for the Z55 air ride? I have 2010 Tahoe LTZ and I'm like you, very confused. I see the GM parts but which of the Arnott are plug and play AND keep OEM functionality? Thanks