Sierra 1500 Denali magnetic ride shock failure?

[jdaddy33]

Just found this thread. I have a 2018 Denali and just found my right front strut leaking at 55K miles. So far I've gotten two different quotes. First one two replace both front is 1500, 2nd one to replace both was 2,200. I asked the second place why they were more and they said they would only recommend putting the OEM struts back on and that he didn't think the first place was most likely using OEM's. When I called the first place back, they said there were going to replace with Monroe's. My question is does it actually make a huge difference going with aftermarket vs OEM's? I'm assuming the Monroe's are still Magneride right? Also I think I read somewhere that the OEM manufacture has made improvements since the original iteration that came from the factory. Anyone know if that is true?

[ember1205]

40 minutes ago, jdaddy33 said:

Just found this thread. I have a 2018 Denali and just found my right front strut leaking at 55K miles. So far I've gotten two different quotes. First one two replace both front is 1500, 2nd one to replace both was 2,200. I asked the second place why they were more and they said they would only recommend putting the OEM struts back on and that he didn't think the first place was most likely using OEM's. When I called the first place back, they said there were going to replace with Monroe's. My question is does it actually make a huge difference going with aftermarket vs OEM's? I'm assuming the Monroe's are still Magneride right? Also I think I read somewhere that the OEM manufacture has made improvements since the original iteration that came from the factory. Anyone know if that is true?

 

Are they actual MRC shocks? With compatible wiring harness? And made to the correct spec so they will match up correctly to the programming on the truck?

 

The cost delta seems pretty significant. What if you were to source the parts yourself and have a private mechanic install them?