removing /disabling magna ride???

[Joseph Astleford]

Guys,

 

I fortunately got 115k out of my front 2015 Sierra Denali Magneride components. I'm replacing with the Bilstein 5100's. I've ready many posts about installs. However, I can't find a definitive resource regarding what needs to be swapped out of the Denali/Magneride front strut setup to basically make it an SLT or lower trim front strut setup.

 

Do I need just the new non-Denali strut mounts (KYB SM5861), or should I replace more components like the spring, insulator, bumper, cup, etc. to pair with the Bilsteins?

 

I have the Xineering magneride delete components to handle the electronic side. I just need to know what components need swapped out to welcome a traditional Bilstein install in place of the Magneride shock.

 

Thank you.

[midwestdenaliguy]

23 hours ago, Joseph Astleford said:

Guys,

 

I fortunately got 115k out of my front 2015 Sierra Denali Magneride components. I'm replacing with the Bilstein 5100's. I've ready many posts about installs. However, I can't find a definitive resource regarding what needs to be swapped out of the Denali/Magneride front strut setup to basically make it an SLT or lower trim front strut setup.

 

Do I need just the new non-Denali strut mounts (KYB SM5861), or should I replace more components like the spring, insulator, bumper, cup, etc. to pair with the Bilsteins?

 

I have the Xineering magneride delete components to handle the electronic side. I just need to know what components need swapped out to welcome a traditional Bilstein install in place of the Magneride shock.

 

Thank you.

I don't know for sure, but having completely removed my Magneride suspension and replacing with an all new kit (not Magneride - it's from Halolifts), the front Magneride coilover struts don't look any different than a standard one. I would think you are able to compress the spring, remove the old Mag shock and replace with your Bilstein shock. The only thing that makes the Mag shock special is the plug in the top, not other components from what I can tell. But like I said, I swapped mine for an entire kit that included all new front coilovers/shocks already assembled. I just swapped them in and out real quick using just the bolts. And FWIW, I use the X-ineering kit too for the electronics side and haven't had any issues - great product.

Edited July 24, 2020 by midwestdenaliguy

[PJ CB]

question, aside from the simulators, is there anything else that needs to be done after the installation is done?