Magnetic Ride Control

V1ZION · March 21, 2015

I know it defeats the purpose of buying a Denali, but you said they turned off the magnetic ride, would it be possible to have them remove the shocks and put in a normal set of aftermarket ones. I know that most wouldn't want to do that, but it would be nice if people had options.

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Joshwo · March 21, 2015

No such luck with that they said the only way they could turn it off is to have the computer hooked up to the truck and if they leave it off it would throw codes.

V1ZION · March 22, 2015

No such luck with that they said the only way they could turn it off is to have the computer hooked up to the truck and if they leave it off it would throw codes.

Huh. Maybe they could program it out. I mean they just need to remove the code.

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austingta · March 22, 2015

You guys have to be kiddin', right? You would buy a new Denali and turn off or remove the Magnetic Ride Control?

Please..

SMiller · March 22, 2015

Can you elaborate on moving the control arms down? Buy this, you mean the sensor arms, correct? Who is doing the work for you?

If you are referring to just the sensor arms, I am under the impression it's going to take more than that with Mag Ride to keep it from becoming angry. After all, you're planning on stretching out that shock 2.5"

Not true at all, just because you increase the height 2 1/2in. does not mean the shocks are extended that far, more like 1in. total.

Having said that from what we know and have learned 1in. is enough to make these shocks throw fits.

Del Cee · July 13, 2016

You guys have to be kiddin', right? You would buy a new Denali and turn off or remove the Magnetic Ride Control?

Please..

They'd do ride a lil hard. At least some of them. On the yukons

crushNchowda · July 14, 2016

If you're the type of guy to leave trucks mostly stock w/ no plan to lift it, don't plan on keeping the truck 10 years or over 70-80,000 miles, & don't do any serious off-roading, then I van't think of a better stock suspension for you. I wouldn't want to own the truck long term & have to replace any of the shocks though, as others mentioned - super expensive

DAP56 · July 14, 2016

I would Get a '16. The headlights are terrible on the 2015

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Dnt · July 14, 2016

I drove a 2014 GMC SLT CC Z71 4x4 for 61k miles and just traded for a 2016 Denali with the Magnetic Ride Control. IMHO there is very little difference in the ride. Note I replaced the ranchos on the 2014 at 50k miles so might have to replace these expensive MRC shocks at about that mileage, that would really suck if they are 500 each. I am very happy with the 6.2 8spd gas mileage. Trip B has over 1100 miles at over 20 mpg and that is with a large amount of remote start cooling and city driving pretty darn awesome and better than the 14 5.3 The Headlights are awesome on the 16 Huge improvement there.

JacobC1983 · July 14, 2016

I understand most people with Sierra Denali's are going to say it is the best ride ever; most people defend their expensive purchases.

I have had hours of driving my 2015 SLT Z71 and and my 2016 SLT non Z71, and driving a 2015 Sierra Denali with MRC (in the family), as well as test driving a 2016 MRC Sierra Denali over a three day period.

My honest opinion, as well as my father's who has driven all of these vehicles as well, is that the non Z71 Sierra rides as well as the MRC in the Denali. In fact, the MRC in some instances rides rougher than the SLT non Z71 depending on the type of bumps.

The Denali handles larger changes in the road better than the SLT non Z71, but the SLT non Z71 handles a jiggly road better.

The difference is only really seen when putting a trailer on the Denali vs the SLT. The Denali handles the weight better.

In my opinion, the cost of replacing the shocks was not worth it, I went with another SLT but specifally ordered a non Z71 package so I wouldn't have to replace the awful Ranchos.

The perfect truck (for me) would be a Sierra SLT non Z71 loaded out with the 6.2L and 8 speed.

Andy Seibel · July 14, 2016

most people defend their expensive purchases.

LOL

CRApex · July 14, 2016

I understand most people with Sierra Denali's are going to say it is the best ride ever; most people defend their expensive purchases.

I have had hours of driving my 2015 SLT Z71 and and my 2016 SLT non Z71, and driving a 2015 Sierra Denali with MRC (in the family), as well as test driving a 2016 MRC Sierra Denali over a three day period.

My honest opinion, as well as my father's who has driven all of these vehicles as well, is that the non Z71 Sierra rides as well as the MRC in the Denali. In fact, the MRC in some instances rides rougher than the SLT non Z71 depending on the type of bumps.

The Denali handles larger changes in the road better than the SLT non Z71, but the SLT non Z71 handles a jiggly road better.

The difference is only really seen when putting a trailer on the Denali vs the SLT. The Denali handles the weight better.

In my opinion, the cost of replacing the shocks was not worth it, I went with another SLT but specifally ordered a non Z71 package so I wouldn't have to replace the awful Ranchos.

The perfect truck (for me) would be a Sierra SLT non Z71 loaded out with the 6.2L and 8 speed.

I would agree..My Dad has a 2015 SLT and I own a 2016 Denali 6.2...not a whole lot of difference in ride...that said, he has 20's and I have 22's so maybe a small difference there. The other thing to consider with the Denali, if you ever want to install air assist, its not possible at this point due to the MRC equipment. The 6.2 and 8sp are awesome IMO.

CRApex · July 14, 2016

I understand most people with Sierra Denali's are going to say it is the best ride ever; most people defend their expensive purchases.

I have had hours of driving my 2015 SLT Z71 and and my 2016 SLT non Z71, and driving a 2015 Sierra Denali with MRC (in the family), as well as test driving a 2016 MRC Sierra Denali over a three day period.

My honest opinion, as well as my father's who has driven all of these vehicles as well, is that the non Z71 Sierra rides as well as the MRC in the Denali. In fact, the MRC in some instances rides rougher than the SLT non Z71 depending on the type of bumps.

The Denali handles larger changes in the road better than the SLT non Z71, but the SLT non Z71 handles a jiggly road better.

The difference is only really seen when putting a trailer on the Denali vs the SLT. The Denali handles the weight better.

In my opinion, the cost of replacing the shocks was not worth it, I went with another SLT but specifally ordered a non Z71 package so I wouldn't have to replace the awful Ranchos.

The perfect truck (for me) would be a Sierra SLT non Z71 loaded out with the 6.2L and 8 speed.

I would agree..My Dad has a 2015 SLT and I own a 2016 Denali 6.2...not a whole lot of difference in ride...that said, he has 20's and I have 22's so maybe a small difference there. The other thing to consider with the Denali, if you ever want to install air assist, its not possible at this point due to the MRC equipment. The 6.2 and 8sp are awesome IMO.

TxTruckMan · July 14, 2016

I have personally owned a 2014 Denali without MRC (for nearly 2 years) and now a 2015 Denali with MRC (for nearly a year). MRC is hands down better.

My 2014 Denali had standard 20" wheels. My 2015 Denali has GM 22's. Both ride very similarly on the highway and on normal roads. My 2015 with MRC corners/handles better.

But the biggest differences is on rough roads. I have an old asphalt road near my house ( I drive it almost daily) that is very rough and uneven and has been repaired and had potholes filled dozens of times. In my 2014 without MRC my truck was rough and bounced all over the road (normal truck ride). In my 2015 with MRC (on 22's) it's VERY MUCH noticeably smoother. Even on 22's! I was very much surprised by this.

22's normally ride rougher. But MRC with 22's rides better than non-MRC with 20's.

That's my experience.

sk · July 14, 2016

Just FYI for the Chevy fans:

You can soon order the "High Desert" package on LT, LTZ, or High Country trucks. It comes with some goofy setup in the bed (kind of like an Avalanche without the midgate) but the biggest thing is IT COMES WITH MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL.

Of course leave it to GM to make you buy a bunch of other items in a package just to get technology that is already available on the Sierra which goes down the same assembly line!!