We’ve got a 2018 Escalade ESV w/ 140,000kms and it was time to replace the Delco Magnaride. They were leaking on both front shocks. GM dealer quoted $6000, Davenport was parts + $1600 (this is downright reasonable as they allow me to provide the parts).
I decided to order the parts and do it myself because I don’t want my kids to grow up and be indecisive about their pronouns.
I ordered the Arnott MR3840 complete strut kit so as not to kill myself with a spring compressor. I used Arnott MR3626 for the rear. All were active replacements, not the passive stuff which defeats the purpose of owning these trucks. They were $2900 for four corners off RockAuto (I used someone’s 5% code off here - thanks).
Removal of the strut was easy, replacement was not.i could not get the new Strut to slot on top of the lower control arm. I had a 36” pry bar as leverage to push the CA down and it was still an inch low. Instructions were poor, but there was a YouTube video where a guy loosened the end links and this was the difference maker. Second strut went in under 15 minutes. Completed the rears last night and test drive successful. Truck now rides like it’s supposed to and not like a Massey Ferguson.
For anyone with a K2xx Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade/Sierra/Silverado. These shocks will fail. Apparently GM warranties the new replacements for life. Arnott offers 3 years.GM does not sell a complete strut assembly