Magnetic Ride Control

Joshwo · November 15, 2014

Just in case anybody is wondering here is what the shocks on a 2015 Denali with magnetic ride control looks like.

Chris · November 15, 2014

I wonder what the replacemts will cost in 3-5 years

chevyguy45 · November 15, 2014

I have magnetic ride on my 2005 cadillac sts and its been great.

bass mechanic · November 16, 2014

Where are the controls? Or how do you activate the system? Is it automatically controlled?

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Joshwo · November 16, 2014

It is all automatically controlled. Nothing you have to do to control it.

fondupot · November 17, 2014

It is all automatically controlled. Nothing you have to do to control it.

Would be neat if they allowed for different ride modes though. Like super soft, normal, and firm. I guess that's asking too much though.

V1ZION · November 18, 2014

Is there any word on if you'll be able to level or lift these trucks? I really would like to lift a denali in the future but I'm worried you won't be able to with the magnetic ride shocks.

jackl4 · November 18, 2014

Is there any word on if you'll be able to level or lift these trucks? I really would like to lift a denali in the future but I'm worried you won't be able to with the magnetic ride shocks.

I called BDS Suspension and Rough Country. They both said they do not have a leveling solution for the 2015 Denali yet. The magna ride system sense truck position and adjusts accordingly. They said a leveling kit would throw it out of whack.

I was bummed about it. Maybe spring of next year there will be a kit available.

V1ZION · November 18, 2014

I called BDS Suspension and Rough Country. They both said they do not have a leveling solution for the 2015 Denali yet. The magna ride system sense truck position and adjusts accordingly. They said a leveling kit would throw it out of whack.

I was bummed about it. Maybe spring of next year there will be a kit available.

Well that's upsetting, but people are able to lower escalades with the magnetic ride, I wonder why leveling would be more difficult?

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jackl4 · November 18, 2014

I'm going to keep looking into this. I'll post an update once I find something.

Silverado-Hareek · November 18, 2014

Just in case anybody is wondering here is what the shocks on a 2015 Denali with magnetic ride control looks like.

I hate how GM runs the brake line under the axle like that. Tuck it up under the frame GM! What's the point of having an "off road" truck if there's all these wires and hoses hanging down to catch on things?

redwngr · November 21, 2014

2500 Denali isn't ride control.

jackl4 · November 21, 2014

I emailed my cousin at GM and asked him to look into it. He's an engineer in the drivetrain group but was able to talk to someone who is familiar with the magnaride on the denali. Here is his reply,

"Those shocks are very sophisticated and provide a very tunable excellent ride. If you start moving shock locations relative to the suspension you will degrade the ride quality rapidly. If you do want to raise it two inches you may be able to get away with it by moving your suspension pickup points along with the shock. The ride height sensor will need to be moved as well along with the shock wiring."

So I'm wondering, "Does the RC 2" lift kit achieve what is described above?" That is, move the suspension pickup points along with the shock?

I'll wait until I receive the truck to see how feasible it is to move the sensor and wiring.

V1ZION · November 21, 2014

I emailed my cousin at GM and asked him to look into it. He's an engineer in the drivetrain group but was able to talk to someone who is familiar with the magnaride on the denali. Here is his reply,

"Those shocks are very sophisticated and provide a very tunable excellent ride. If you start moving shock locations relative to the suspension you will degrade the ride quality rapidly. If you do want to raise it two inches you may be able to get away with it by moving your suspension pickup points along with the shock. The ride height sensor will need to be moved as well along with the shock wiring."

So I'm wondering, "Does the RC 2" lift kit achieve what is described above?" That is, move the suspension pickup points along with the shock?

I'll wait until I receive the truck to see how feasible it is to move the sensor and wiring.

So what is a spacer was just used on the bottom? Wouldn't that leave the shock In the same location, but just move the suspension bits down? I wonder If GM would be able to adjust the shock for the level, I mean it's all controlled by computers they should be able to program it.

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TJay74 · November 21, 2014

It would be easier to level the front than to level the rear. With the front you just need a spacer to move the lower shock mount up the relative distance and the same for the shock sensor. On the rear if you lower the truck you will only be able to lower the lower shock mount as the upper rear mount is already as high as it can go. If you lower the rear shock mount it will be hanging lower than the rear diff and will compromise rear end ground clearance.

I have already looked into this option on my 2014, I lower mine in the rear and it changed how the rear shocks dampen because it compressed them 2" deeper into the travel and valving.