Suspension problems with 2007-2014 Escalade: Replacing Z95 front struts in Cadillac, GMC, Chevy

Suspension problems with 2007-2014 Escalade: Replacing Z95 front struts in Cadillac, GMC, Chevy

In this video I share one of the top problems when buying a used 3rd generation 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon and Denali vehicles, and that is worn out, broken Z95 Magnetic Ride Control suspension. In this video I change out the magneride front struts in my 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum. I did the unpopular fix and I put the OEM AC Delco struts back in to keep this riding like a Cadillac. As far as labor goes, it is a very easy job to do at home with some mechanical ability. The front struts can be bought on Amazon for a very decent price and I will leave the link down below! Make sure to double check your RPO codes to make sure you are buying the correct struts for your vehicle!

FOR Z95 MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL OPTIONS:
ACDelco 580-435 Front Shock Absorber: https://amzn.to/3ujFmPM
(Will need 2- they fit both left and right front)
ACDelco 580-435 Shock(eBay): https://ebay.us/AC2nlL

Magnetic Ride Control Nut: https://amzn.to/3KXeqf3

FOR Z55 AUTORIDE OPTIONS:
ACDelco 580-433 Front Shock Absorber: https://amzn.to/3Ik808c

FOR NON Z95 and Z55 OPTIONS:
ACDelco 540-471 Premium Monotube Front Shock Absorber: https://amzn.to/36uhlNt

REPLACEMENT PARTS IF NEEDED:
Upper Strut Mount: https://amzn.to/3JsUwZ4
Lower shock mount nuts 11561429: https://amzn.to/3CTCxIY
GM Genuine Parts 15815519 Front Suspension Strut Nut: https://amzn.to/3JtuKUv
General Motors GM OEM Front Suspension-Strut Bolt 11610404: https://amzn.to/3JrDuL3

Filmed with:
GoPro Hero 9: https://amzn.to/3fhXgdQ
Neewer 660 Lighting: https://amzn.to/3bougA3
GoPro Mount: https://amzn.to/3ocP0Qr
Vanguard Tripod: https://amzn.to/3hldN3o

Amazon Links are associate links and I will receive a small portion of any sales

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@robertlyman9789 says:

I live in the SW, everything gets dry rotted

@Rosythorns2000 says:

Great video! Do you have the torque specs for the top and bottom bolts?

@tkong35 says:

How do u trick the computer to get rid of the check suspension message does anyone know ?

@bobavon6048 says:

You also have new nuts and bolts to go with it. Too bad we couldn't see you trying a spring compressor to take out the original springs as that would have been informative.

@augustgaming743 says:

Do you need to replace the shocks and struts or just struts?

@mackpierce7921 says:

Z55 delete kit

@gonavy89 says:

Going to do the front strut's in March.. Rear shocks worked out great!! Thanks for both videos!!

@archuk786 says:

I replaced the same front struts, but my truck drives like shit, tire unblances on bumps and i could feel steering might move or truck may drift, i even changed bushing and stabilizers links

@captain54526 says:

Buy the shocks from O'Reilly's with Military/Veteran discount and get a life-time warranty on the shocks.

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