2015-2020 Yukon Denali MagneRide Front Strut Replacement Using Arnott SK-3354

How To Change Front MagneRide Struts On: Yukon/XL Denali
Escalade
Sierra Denali
Silverado LTZ High Country
Tahoe/Suburban LTZ High Country
Or Any GM Truck/SUV Equipped With Z95 MagneRide Suspension Package
Arnott SK 3354 From Rock Auto
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[@EricBridges-c5z]

FYI - for anyone looking into doing this, the SK-3354 are Non-Magneride. They are a direct fit replacement but they do not have Magneride capabilities. If you want an Arnott version of Magneride, purchase MR-3840, not available on rock auto. Same with the rears, there are both Magneride and Non-Magneride versions of replacement shocks. Magneride versions start with MR, Non-Magneride start with SK and AR. The Non-Magneride versions only plug into the truck so codes aren't thrown.

[@Trouble2Times]

You are correct! Thanks for sharing this info with everyone!!!!👍🏽

[@thethebestyet]

what about the rear AS are they magneride?

[@Trouble2Times]

The rears are magneride air shocks from my understanding. They are self leveling & adjusting…

[@thethebestyet]

so it’s ok to go with the shocks that’s not magnetic ride but had the plug-in sensor?

[@Trouble2Times]

Yep! The plug is there so the truck won’t throw an error code

[@lonestarcollectiblezcom2602]

I appreciate you putting this video together. I don't think I would have attempted to do this myself, as I have the same SUV, '18 Denali and I was told that my front drivers shock was leaking, just like yours, but the dealership wanted like nearly $1500 for a new one and I'm now confident that I could do this myself and you made it look really easy and even went the extra mile telling us about the socket sizes you'll need which is great so you can make sure you have those or purchase those before getting started. Have a great day and again, i appreciate you, happy motoring!

[@Trouble2Times]

*UPDATE* I Received A Replacement For The Defective Unit, Installed It.. & ALL IS WELL!!🙌🏽🙌🏽 No Warning Lights & They Ride Like A Dream!! Thanks For Watching!!💪🏽👍🏽

[@jeremiahjohnsonsr.8620]

Was it just the wire that was replaced or the entire strut that you replaced on your Yukon Denali. I'm having the same problem with the suspension light on with my 2015 yukon denali

[@Trouble2Times]

@jeremiahjohnsonsr.8620 replaced the entire strut. I believe they do give u the option of just replacing the wire.. but I didn’t wanna deal with cutting & splicing the harness…

[@jeremiahjohnsonsr.8620]

@Trouble2Times so after you replaced the strut the suspension light didn't come back on?

[@qrsservices9576]

Hey bro since you bout new struts how is the ride smooth or the original ride better let me know hit me back

[@Trouble2Times]

The ride is decent. The OEM ones do ride better, but these are good replacements

[@JamesWilliams-ln2rr]

Im about to do this on my wifes yukon. Very informative and I like your positivity. Be blessed sir.

[@Trouble2Times]

Thanks a lot man! Yea I’m sure you’ll have it knocked out in no time! Good luck & let me know how it turns out!!

[@OverDriveDriven]

So I ran into this same exact problem. Arnott is sending me a new clip that they said is easy to replace without having to splice wires. I’ll keep you guys updated! Sounds way better then taking the strut back off !!

[@Trouble2Times]

Well dang.. I didn’t even know that was an option! Maybe it’s because I ordered mine thru Rock Auto & they wanted to replace the entire assembly! Hope that fixes your problem tho!! Keep us updated!!

[@irocvert8728]

Thanks for the video and showing up close all the bolts and socket sizes! Also appreciate the heads up on trouble shooting at the end to save people some time to check out the new parts and make sure everything looks good with the connectors, etc…. Stinks to do the job twice but you saved people some time for sure!

[@Trouble2Times]

Yessir.. you’re welcome! Tried to make the video as detailed & easy to follow as I could! Thanks for watching!!

[@koehrsen]

Hey man, thanks for making this video. I ordered the same struts and installed them on my wife’s Denali. Smooth sailin with your help!

[@Trouble2Times]

No doubt man! I’m glad I could help.. def gotta keep the wife satisfied & riding in comfort!! Be safe out there bro!!

[@zadalenene]

Good guy ,gave good info, but one tip invest in an air wrench ,It will cut you time but 80% but keep up what you do.

[@Trouble2Times]

Yessir.. sound piece of advice right there!

[@Assegai-dx3og]

YO CUZ, THANKS ALOT I FOUND YO VID SUPER HELPFUL THX AGAIN

[@Trouble2Times]

No problem at all big dawg.. glad I could help!

[@HECTORHAECHTEN]

I have a 2019 Denali and I'm pretty sure my front shocks are out due to my ride being bumpy as heck! Thoughts?

[@Trouble2Times]

I would assume that too. The stock shocks are only good for 50-80k miles from my understanding!

[@traceydj1011]

Omg. Me too. I have a 2018 Yukon Denali. She has 57k on her. When I got her the ride was nice and tight. I hooked a trailer to her to pull a vending machine and now the ride is loose and she feels like I driving over rocks or a bumpy road ALL THE TIME. What did I do to her?

[@charlesdye6804]

You made it look so simple. I’ll probably have to do a video of what not to do. lol

[@Trouble2Times]

😂🤣.. it was fairly easy honestly! Go for it!!!

[@20X_]

Replacing a loaded strut assembly is easy, probably a thirty minute job after jacked up and secured for both sides. You do not need to mess with the sway bar. It's three nuts and two bolts per side. Use a long pry bar on the lower control arm to seat the bottom of the strut on its mount. However, these aftermarket loaded assemblies are not the same as the OE ride. Check my other comment for more detail.

[@johncrowley3722]

Wow you rock, Thank you for the vid, you make it look like anyone can do it.

[@Trouble2Times]

You’re welcome man.. glad I could help!!

[@nickadams2951]

I’m looking to do this to dump the front magneride but keep the rear. How is the ride? Like how is it at low and high speeds. Does it feel loose, rough, cheap?

[@Trouble2Times]

The ride is pretty decent imo.. of course they’re not as plush as MagneRide, but they handle the road well!

[@ali511511]

Extremely helpful and informative video. Thanks man. While watching the video, I noticed that your truck is RWD. I currently own a 2016 Sierra Denali 1500 4WD, and I was curious to know if the product in the video would be compatible with my vehicle. If not, I would appreciate any suggestions you may have for a 4WD option. If you or anyone can give insights on this matter i would greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

[@Trouble2Times]

Hey man.. thanks! I’m not really sure if these will fit or not. I ordered them from RockAuto, look there & see if the model number is different. Now I’m pretty sure installation will be different tho. Good luck bro!!!

[@robertvigdal975]

Fox makes a premier delete kit and I suggest getting a front and back sway bar kit to improve the handling if you delete the magnaride.

[@basementracer]

Nice video brother. Thank you.

[@PANCHOJQUEZADA]

After 10 months of driving your Yukon with new struts, how do you compare them to the original ones?

[@Trouble2Times]

Truthfully.. the original ones were more plush, due to them being MagneRide. But these are pretty decent! Long as the road doesn’t get to bumpy.. these Arnott’s do a good job!

[@meezoomm]

Witch one is better arnott 3840 or 3354 for yukon denali 2016 And more comfortable

[@Trouble2Times]

I can’t speak on the 3840s.. but the 3354s are decent replacements. Of course they aren’t as plush as the MagneRides, but they get the job done for sure!

[@joeray8868]

How are the Arnott struts working? The do have the MagnaRide Struts, Active MR4262 now, but have not heard of anyone purchasing them. So wanted to see how your struts are working since it's been over a year now.

[@Trouble2Times]

They’re ok.. much harsher ride than the OEM MagnaRides.. but they are a decent replacement…

[@joeray8868]

@@Trouble2Times appreciate the feed back!

[@whats4dena1985]

Did you have to get an alignment after replacing these?

[@Trouble2Times]

Nope.. everything fell right back into place!

[@GonzalezGarcia-q8g]

It doesn’t looks so difficult… definitely I’m gonna do it my self with your vid right next to me, the only thing that I worry about is, that when I took it to the shop, they send me to gmc. Wonder if why but, whatever.

[@Trouble2Times]

It’s not that hard at all seriously.. jus take it one step at a time & double check yourself. You’ll be fine…

[@GonzalezGarcia-q8g]

I did it brother!! Very easy!! You were right… step by step. Thank you!!

[@Trouble2Times]

Awesome!! Good stuff man!!💪🏽

[@tonymaldonado7148]

What is the difference between short base and long base struts

[@Trouble2Times]

I’m not totally sure.. but I would say that it probably has something to do with the weight difference in the trucks. & since one truck is longer than the other.. it may require more stiffness in the suspension. Just me guessing tho🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Junior185404]

Hey man can u just replace the shock in the middle and keep everything else???

[@Trouble2Times]

Now that I am unsure of…

[@Texanboss1]

Where did you rest and secure the jackstand at underneath?

[@Trouble2Times]

On the frame.. under the driver side door, near the front tire

[@misterjwestcoast]

I highly suggest anyone replacing their magneride struts to go with these non magneride struts because they will last way longer than the magneride oem types, magneride was a cool idea but they will fail every time. I’ve heard of a guy who installed brand new magneride struts and they failed a couple months later.

[@Trouble2Times]

That is good advice.. that’s exactly why I opted for these! A bit harsher ride.. but I don’t wanna replace shocks every 50k miles!!

[@gghostrrider]

I’m interested in a truck like this, how do you like it? Did you consider the 5.3 version?

[@Trouble2Times]

I like it man, nice & comfortable. Rides like a dream & the sound system is amazing! Only problem I have is there’s not much room in the back. The third row is unusable.. so if u need 3 rows, get the long version. The Denali is in a league of its own in terms of appearance & the 6.2 is top dawg! I installed an AFM disabler & I still get 21+ mpg! I was getting 23.7 before that tho…

[@JoseS-h6f]

This eliminates the check suspension light popping up right ? Thank you in advance !

[@Trouble2Times]

Yes.. the plugs on top of the struts are what trick the computer into thinking you still have OEM(Magnetic Ride) shocks installed

[@CCALASKANMALAMUTES]

So you actually got the non-magnetic ride version? That's why they ride ruffer than factory? ​@Trouble2Times

[@j.b.collection]

I took mine to a mechanic they told it was 1600 for just the two front ones , I’m confused cause he said something about air something please help

[@Trouble2Times]

Now I’m no mechanic by any stretch of the imagination.. but the two front ones are MagneRide & the rears are air shocks. They are both electronically controlled by a system within the truck’s computer. The front shocks(Arnott SK-3354) used in this video are just basic replacements, THEY ARE NOT MAGNERIDE.. & I paid about $900 for the set. I’d imagine the MagneRide replacements would be much more expensive, plus I’m sure labor was added within that quote the mechanic gave u. Hope this helped!!

[@j.b.collection]

But for sure front aren’t air right ? Just back ? , also I saw them in Amazon for 300something for both the front obviously different brands , better then what dumb mechanic was charging me

[@thraultaylor3839]

Well done bro!

[@Trouble2Times]

Thanks a lot bro!!

[@jay1321]

What was the height of the front of the truck after install? Was it 35 inches from the ground to the top of the wheel well?

[@Trouble2Times]

I’m not sure.. I didn’t measure it. But the height didn’t change much after the install

[@Philk179]

Appreciate ya 🤙🏼

[@Trouble2Times]

Yessir!!

[@logicsoundinc]

Thanks for the video!

[@Trouble2Times]

No problem!!

[@tonymaldonado7148]

Where did you get the struts from. Do you have a link? Priciate it bud

[@Trouble2Times]

I ordered them thru RockAuto.. they had the best price on the internet when I bought em!

[@OscarHernandez-wb4cs]

Changing my first ever shocks just a quick question do I need a L and R or are they the same?

[@Trouble2Times]

They work for both sides.. doesn’t matter the orientation

[@bagog9354]

Good info right on time for me, I to change mines too. What’s a link to order the shock?

[@Trouble2Times]

Yessir.. I ordered mine thru Rock Auto for a few bucks cheaper, Arnott SK 3354: www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/gmc,2015,yukon,6.2l+v8,3307641,suspension,strut+/+coil+spring+/+mount+assembly,15174

[@nickdismute6214]

Can i run a spacer on top of the strut

[@Trouble2Times]

I’m not really sure about that…

[@winfrey741]

What’s the price on the Struts

[@Trouble2Times]

I can’t remember.. around the 8-900 dollar range

[@denalimike8159]

Did you replace these with magna ride

[@Trouble2Times]

Yes.. these are Arnott SK 3354.. direct replacement for GM MagneRide shocks

[@denalimike8159]

@Trouble2Times thanks mane. Your video was stellar. I ordered a different one but I will see how they pan out, what other type of videos do you post I'm subscribed now

[@Trouble2Times]

@@denalimike8159 yessir.. thanks man! I’m kind of all around with my content. My channel is based on me & my motorcycle.. but I like wrenching on all my toys as well. So I try to document everything, in hopes that it’ll help someone while being entertained! Hope this answered your question.. thanks for the sub & good luck with the install!!💪🏽

[@denalimike8159]

@Trouble2Times thanks again brother! I got it done, went pretty smooth other than the sway bar link breaking but got some at the store. About 1 hr per tire. Thanks again! Can't wait for more videos , did you do radiator yet?

[@Trouble2Times]

No problem man! Glad everything worked out for you!! No sir.. that was all swapped out when I bought it, condenser as well! I jus bought the Range AFM Disabler & changed the torque converter on it a few weeks ago. I’m gonna be doing a video on it soon…

[@ShawnGTLGMusic]

So I have the air suspension on my 2015. Do I have to mess with that?

[@Trouble2Times]

In stock form.. the air suspension is exclusively in the rear. They’re controlled by air, but the fronts aren’t…

[@ShawnGTLGMusic]

@@Trouble2Times ok gotcha. I was gonna try to do it myself but Idk what I’m doing. Every shop I called it’s like $2800 or $2400 nothing lower than $2k

[@Trouble2Times]

Honestly bro.. I didn’t kno either! All I knew was.. I wasn’t paying a shop to do it!!🤣.. it’s fairly simple if you have the tools & time tho!

[@ShawnGTLGMusic]

@@Trouble2Times Yea that’s my thing I gotta get some tools lol

[@franciscoquihuis3294]

Is the mr3840 for 6.2 liter 4x4 ?

[@Trouble2Times]

That I’m not sure of…

[@sergiopereziii]

What do you think of the ride of the Arnott setup?

[@Trouble2Times]

Pretty decent.. not as plush as the OEM MagneRide, but its smooth until the road gets VERY bumpy

[@EricBridges-c5z]

@@Trouble2Times SK-3354 are non-magneride, MR-3840 are the magneride version. SK-3354 only plugs in so the truck doesn't throw codes.

[@jonathanritter7364]

How are these holding up

[@Trouble2Times]

About 15K miles on them now & doing great! They’re not as plush as MagneRide, but they get the job done IMO

[@jonathanritter7364]

@@Trouble2Times are these not the magnetic ones?

[@Trouble2Times]

@@jonathanritter7364 no.. these are a “standard” style replacement. They do offer a MagneRide option tho..

[@Trouble2Times]

@@jonathanritter7364 Arnott MR-3840 is the MagneRide version

[@mosesfairleyjr5035]

What’s up Fam a they don’t come as a set right.

[@mosesfairleyjr5035]

Both of them sold separately.

[@Trouble2Times]

What up man!! Yea they are sold separately & interchangeable. They aren’t side specific…

[@-scott-3739]

How much they run u

[@Trouble2Times]

Can’t quite remember.. but around 8-900 bucks for the set

[@-scott-3739]

@@Trouble2Times that the magneride?

[@Trouble2Times]

@@-scott-3739 no sir.. they’re just a standard replacement. The MR-3840 is the MagneRide version from Arnott

[@-scott-3739]

@@Trouble2Times 10/4

[@tieshajohnson3135]

Do you have 22” tires

[@Trouble2Times]

They’re 24”.. rides better than I expected, but they look like they were supposed to be that size from the factory

[@tieshajohnson3135]

@@Trouble2Times ok. I have 22’s on mine. I was asking because they said we have to order different ones because of the tire size.

[@Trouble2Times]

@@tieshajohnson3135 ahhh ok.. u lookin to upgrade to a bigger size??

[@ianhaemker2699]

Got a 2018 thinking about replacing all 4 with Arnott from summit racing I hate the magride. I have less then 50k miles on mine and front right is blown and back left is leaking. Just curious if it gave a good ride since and did Arnott replace that strut with the broken pin?

[@Trouble2Times]

Hey hey! The ride is actually decent.. but not as plush as the MagneRide. U can really notice a difference when the roads get bumpy. Even my worn out Mags did great at soaking up bumps, but the Arnott’s are a top tier replacement in my opinion. Nice & smooth.. not floaty at all. & yes, they did replace the entire strut with the broken pin! Thanks for watching!!!

[@LuisHernandez-u3g]

I just did mines and is the same issue

[@Trouble2Times]

Check with whoever you ordered from.. they should send you a replacement

[@corysykes9191]

Sister to Jack Frost

[@Trouble2Times]

Yessir!!🥶❄️☃️

[@ranew33]

Forget torque specs i see 🤣

[@Trouble2Times]

Man I didn’t even notice that I didn’t mention the torque specs for ANYTHING!🤦🏽‍♂️.. loctite & snug it I guess!!🤷🏽‍♂️😂🤣

[@HECTORHAECHTEN]

I have a 2019 Denali and I'm pretty sure my front shocks are out due to my ride being bumpy as heck! Thoughts?

[@Trouble2Times]

I would assume that too. The stock shocks are only good for 50-80k miles from my understanding!