Best Magnetic Ride Replacement for Motion Sickness Prone Family

K2xxSteve said:

Ended up trading the Burb rather than repairing. It was mostly sitting and we don't really need the space anymore, so decided to trade it while it was still below 100k miles and had some value. Thanks for all of the feedback here!

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ReaperHWK said:

What did you get instead?

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K2xxSteve said:

Did not want another GM for various reasons. Test drove a closeout '24 Expedition XLT and liked it but didn't love it. Killer deals though, $10-15k off MSRP w/o negotiation with the brand new '25s coming out soon. Ended up picking up a CPO 2022 BMW X7 with low mileage for the same price. We've had BMW's for a long time, so makes sense. It's nearly as big as a Tahoe/Expedition standard wheelbase, but way nicer to drive and will still tow quite a bit. I think it has just enough space that I won't have to get a roof cargo carrier for it based on our current downsized human/dog/cargo hauling needs, but we'll see.

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K2xxSteve said:

Hi everybody, first post. Glad I found this forum with a suspension specific sub. Makes it so much easier to research and read up.

2018 Suburban Premier 4WD owner here at 96K miles with (drumroll) you guessed it Magneride shocks needing replacement. I know there's about a zillion threads on this in here already, but I'm looking for some very specific feedback due to a few motion sickness prone family members. I'd like to not spend $3-4k if I don't have to, but can't afford to screw this up either.

I'm wondering if there's an aftermarket suspension option that's maybe 75% as firm with about 75% the body control as the OEM magnetic ride shocks and springs, but going to a passive conversion and without all of the expense? Have been looking at MAGDELETE with Bilstein 4600 or 5100, Arnott, and others.

For perspective, we've loved the OEM Magnetic Ride suspension. Amazing control, almost no body roll in corners, and no nose diving on hard braking, etc. Zero complaints from the motion sickness prone family members all these years, but man is it firm. And especially unladen just on the work commute, the ride is really harsh and unrefined also. We don't need it to be quite this firm.

I test drove an LT with Premium Ride suspension before buying, and that was the opposite extreme feeling way to boaty and soft. I'm not motion sickness prone, but even I was starting to feel a little motion sick on the test drive, so that was a no go and we got the Premier with the Magnetic Ride.

So I'm trying to understand what some good options might be going the magnetic ride delete route, but unlike the OEM premium ride option, would still land on the firm side. I'm looking for something that's still firm, but not harsh like the magnetic ride has been. A little body roll is okay as long as it's well controlled, but cannot be wallowy. I'm guessing I need to stick with a digressive valved shock? Not interested in changing ride height, but understand some of these kits might result in a slight lift on the front end, which I guess is fine.

Additional notes: No towing with this vehicle, but it does have the max tow package and would like to keep the rear air-leveling suspension active also, as I occasionally load it up with heavy cargo.

Thanks for any feedback and help! (still reading and learning a ton here)

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