2007 GMC Yukon Denali 6.2L v8 - planning to convert back to stock z55 / autoride all around - assistance/advice/input would be v appreciated

[petethepug]

Fit on truck, sure. Work as intended, hard No.

Arnott is stating they have z95 struts filled with mag fluid and all the newer internal valves to not only regulate the viscosity of the mag fluid but also vary the valves in the strut, as they should.

In order for the z95 mag strut to operate properly you also need the z95 module to control the valves and mag fluid viscosity. A z55 (Autoride) control module does not do that.

Why are Arnott & Dorman selling z95 struts that are incompatible with z55 equipped Denali and LTZ equipped Burb, Yuke & Tahoe?

* No, they don’t function as intended.
* Yes, they will bolt on.
* Yes Dorman & Arnott recommend doing it.
* No, they don’t explain the incompatibility
* Yes, some have already installed z95 on their z55 trucks

 

[drummin1]

Fit on truck, sure. Work as intended, hard No.

Arnott is stating they have z95 struts filled with mag fluid and all the newer internal valves to not only regulate the viscosity of the mag fluid but also vary the valves in the strut, as they should.

In order for the z95 mag strut to operate properly you also need the z95 module to control the valves and mag fluid viscosity. A z55 (Autoride) control module does not do that.

Why are Arnott & Dorman selling z95 struts that are incompatible with z55 equipped Denali and LTZ equipped Burb, Yuke & Tahoe?

* No, they don’t function as intended.
* Yes, they will bolt on.
* Yes Dorman & Arnott recommend doing it.
* No, they don’t explain the incompatibility
* Yes, some have already installed z95 on their z55 trucks

OMG, so freaking confusing! So the Dorman 949650XD Won’t give Z55 functionality either?

 

[petethepug]

Correct.

Picture bolting a supercharger on the side of the block and not connecting the boost tubes, belt on the pulley or adjusting the tune.

It’d look cool, but do nothing for the performance.

z55 hydraulic filled struts need the Autoride control module to operate.

z95 needs the MagneRide control module and mag fluid filled struts to operate.

They’re not interchangeable and both companies are not addressing that.