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Zl1-Toothless · 12-03-2018, 09:24 AM

Hi all,

My 2014 Zl1 has 100kmi on it and the mag ride has all but leaked out, all are black leakey bled out and I am riding on springs at this point.

Car is a Daily Driver and with the mileage and value of the vehicle I am looking at alternatives to suspension replacement.

So with the Budget in min I CANNOT spend 450 a corner for mag ride that will prob blow out again in 40kmi.

SO does anyone know where I can find used mag ride shocks/struts OR if the 1LE / FE6 shocks / struts would work inside our springs etc.

I know the Mag ride wont work, but at this point I would be happy spending 600$ to make the car drivable and comfy than 2000+ for the magride.

What else would I need to do to disable the Mag Ride ?

Thanks for your help guys

What do you all think ?

VRZL113 · 12-03-2018, 09:31 AM

You don't have to spend $450 a corner...

Check E-bay for lightly used (fully assembled) mag shocks/struts. I had to replace my drivers side front strut due to it leaking and riding rough... Purchased a super low mile strut assembly (1.5k miles) for $150 shipped, and was on my way to like new ride and handling.

I would personally stick with the mag ride. The adjustability for normal driving and track is such a nice feature.

ZMEnow · 12-03-2018, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zl1-Toothless

Hi all,

My 2014 Zl1 has 100kmi on it and the mag ride has all but leaked out, all are black leakey bled out and I am riding on springs at this point.

Car is a Daily Driver and with the mileage and value of the vehicle I am looking at alternatives to suspension replacement.

So with the Budget in min I CANNOT spend 450 a corner for mag ride that will prob blow out again in 40kmi.

SO does anyone know where I can find used mag ride shocks/struts OR if the 1LE / FE6 shocks / struts would work inside our springs etc.

I know the Mag ride wont work, but at this point I would be happy spending 600$ to make the car drivable and comfy than 2000+ for the magride.

What else would I need to do to disable the Mag Ride ?

Thanks for your help guys

What do you all think ?

Buy OEM new... As of April 1st Delco offer's lifetime replacement on these Mag Struts purchased from GM Dealer, RockAuto, Amazon etc. I cant stand RockAuto because you cant talk with anyone live, and at the time I got them during the summer Summit was still working things out with Delco.

I know because my rears failed again after 500 miles and Amazon replaced both rears NC.

Zl1-Toothless · 12-03-2018, 01:26 PM

OEM new is like 500 x 4 that's 2k$...

as an alternative could I drop the 1le struts into the zl1 springs and call it a day without mag ride...

used is a great suggestion, but how long will they last...Dice roll

ZMEnow · 12-03-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Zl1-Toothless

OEM new is like 500 x 4 that's 2k$...

as an alternative could I drop the 1le struts into the zl1 springs and call it a day without mag ride...

used is a great suggestion, but how long will they last...Dice roll

Yep the forum has taken on a whole new light now that we are in to 2nd, 3rd,and 4th owners. if you are patient you can find deals;

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rmcbee · 12-03-2018, 03:24 PM

Why not go to coil overs? Has to be someway to turn that mag ride off? Are we to be controlled by computers?

StreetRage320 · 12-04-2018, 02:37 AM

Seems wrong to remove the mag ride from a ZL1. With the accelerating cornering and braking ability of a ZL1, I would be cautious about removing the mag ride.

Zl1-Toothless · 12-04-2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by StreetRage320

Seems wrong to remove the mag ride from a ZL1. With the accelerating cornering and braking ability of a ZL1, I would be cautious about removing the mag ride.

Well, I don't think its a safety issue at all, lots of cars go fast on non mag...

Like the z28, 1le just to throw out there.

SSEssence · 12-04-2018, 11:21 AM

I would just go to some quality coilover setup.

GONMAD510 · 12-04-2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SSEssence

I would just go to some quality coilover setup.

I was thinking going coil overs because i am pretty sure my front shocks are dead.

evonschu · 12-04-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMEnow

Buy OEM new... As of April 1st Delco offer's lifetime replacement on these Mag Struts purchased from GM Dealer, RockAuto, Amazon etc. I cant stand RockAuto because you cant talk with anyone live, and at the time I got them during the summer Summit was still working things out with Delco.

I know because my rears failed again after 500 miles and Amazon replaced both rears NC.

So how does that work? Like I had a shop install rears I got off Rock Auto not too long ago. If the rears fail do I just contact Rock Auto to get replacements sent and send the damaged ones back? My fronts I have not replaced yet, will those have a lifetime warranty too? Or is it just on shocks bought after April? Does this mean they'll actually last longer than the original ones installed in our rides? 30-50k before blow outs seemed so ridiculous.

ZMEnow · 12-04-2018, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by evonschu

So how does that work? Like I had a shop install rears I got off Rock Auto not too long ago. If the rears fail do I just contact Rock Auto to get replacements sent and send the damaged ones back? My fronts I have not replaced yet, will those have a lifetime warranty too? Or is it just on shocks bought after April? Does this mean they'll actually last longer than the original ones installed in our rides? 30-50k before blow outs seemed so ridiculous.

You need your proof of purchase after April 2018, call Delco request case #, they may make you go to a shop certified to resell to verify, but for me they took my word. Take the case# to Rock Auto, I would never buy from them because I hear it’s impossible to get someone live. I put all the detail about the Delco lifetime warranty on the forum back in the summer.

If you read my post you would know they don’t last any longer as I noted my two rears failed after 500 miles ( I blame Ted Jannety for too much horse power). If you search other forums like Cadillac and other GM vehicles the mag strut has a horrible reliability record. The ones I have now don’t have as much gas charge as the ones I replaced which matched the original struts. You can easily check the failure of the rears, you shouldn’t be able to open the trunk and press bounce the rear with a functioning strut.

12-03-2018, 09:24 AM	#1
Zl1-Toothless Drives: 204 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Tattoine Posts: 9	Zl1 suspension 100kmi alternatives Hi all, My 2014 Zl1 has 100kmi on it and the mag ride has all but leaked out, all are black leakey bled out and I am riding on springs at this point. Car is a Daily Driver and with the mileage and value of the vehicle I am looking at alternatives to suspension replacement. So with the Budget in min I CANNOT spend 450 a corner for mag ride that will prob blow out again in 40kmi. SO does anyone know where I can find used mag ride shocks/struts OR if the 1LE / FE6 shocks / struts would work inside our springs etc. I know the Mag ride wont work, but at this point I would be happy spending 600$ to make the car drivable and comfy than 2000+ for the magride. What else would I need to do to disable the Mag Ride ? Thanks for your help guys What do you all think ?

12-03-2018, 09:31 AM	#2
VRZL113 Drives: 2013 VR ZL1, M6 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: PA Posts: 335	You don't have to spend $450 a corner... Check E-bay for lightly used (fully assembled) mag shocks/struts. I had to replace my drivers side front strut due to it leaking and riding rough... Purchased a super low mile strut assembly (1.5k miles) for $150 shipped, and was on my way to like new ride and handling. I would personally stick with the mag ride. The adjustability for normal driving and track is such a nice feature. __________________ #3257 \| 485whp 526wtq \| K&N 63-3079 \| Gates K080660HD (Green Belt) \| ACDelco UPF48R \| ZL1 Addons Wicker Bill \| Mild2Wild

12-04-2018, 02:37 AM	#7
StreetRage320 Those who need me got me Drives: 2022 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Southwest, MN Posts: 624	Seems wrong to remove the mag ride from a ZL1. With the accelerating cornering and braking ability of a ZL1, I would be cautious about removing the mag ride. __________________

12-04-2018, 11:21 AM	#9
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,800 View My Garage	I would just go to some quality coilover setup. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

12-03-2018, 01:26 PM	#4
Zl1-Toothless Drives: 204 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Tattoine Posts: 9	OEM new is like 500 x 4 that's 2k$... as an alternative could I drop the 1le struts into the zl1 springs and call it a day without mag ride... used is a great suggestion, but how long will they last...Dice roll

12-03-2018, 03:24 PM	#6
rmcbee Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 250	Why not go to coil overs? Has to be someway to turn that mag ride off? Are we to be controlled by computers?