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13 hours ago, Sir Dan said:

Agree 100%. My vibration was a bad driver side axle shaft flange with lateral run-out.

I read some months ago that GM is phasing out contractor axle production in Mexico and is starting up an in-house line in Detroit.  Not sure about the specifics, timing, etc.. But whoever is interested can Google it.

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Well folks, I did it. After all the failed attempts at the Chevy dealer I traded it in for a 2015 Ram 1500 Larame. I have to agree with the other folks on here that have done the same thing, it was th

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Apparently you and the other customer reps don't care. If you or GM would care y'all would put more effort in the matter. Just coming on the forum and stating the same repetitive posts and being a 3

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Well I have some good news and bad news about my truck vibrations. Good news is that my truck has a significantly less vibration at speed. The bad news is my truck has significantly less vibration. Fo

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Who on here decided to replace their truck with a Ram? Thinking about getting one.
You don't like your F150 anymore?
Jesse Davidson Enthusiast

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5 minutes ago, Severado said:
10 minutes ago, Jesse Davidson said:
Who on here decided to replace their truck with a Ram? Thinking about getting one.

You don't like your F150 anymore?

No thats not it. Was in an accident and its totaled. Can't get a good enough deal on an 18.... can save about $20k getting a Ram Limited.

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Not me have had Fords and Dodge Cummins. Now have a 2015 4x4 Sierra. Best truck I've ever owned.  Absolutely love it. No vibs here.

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No thats not it. Was in an accident and its totaled. Can't get a good enough deal on an 18.... can save about $20k getting a Ram Limited.
First and foremost. Are you ok? Sucks about the truck.

I like the air ride more than the truck. But the new design is an improvement.
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Jesse Davidson

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9 minutes ago, Severado said:

First and foremost. Are you ok? Sucks about the truck.

I like the air ride more than the truck. But the new design is an improvement.

Yes, I'm ok... to the amazement of everyone. Thanks for asking... cops, fire dept, paramedics, and tow truck driver all pulled up expecting me to be seriously injured or dead.... I was up, walking around perfectly fine. I credit driving a truck with saving my life. 

 

Snapped the front cross member of the frame, snapped the front axle, ripped the passenger side suspension out, windshield and passenger side windows cracked, cracked the windshield pillar, buckled the roof, the cab got pushed back into the bed, the engine was pushed into the firewall and the motor mount broke, the side rails of the frame bent and the cab is crooked.... hit so had even the rear bumper split apart.

 

I agree with the look, but I think I could live with it for a $20k savings over Ford.... I'll never own another GM. I think i posted a while back that the Denali I traded for my ford is now going through the same process I went through on the Chevy.

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Yes, I'm ok... to the amazement of everyone. Thanks for asking... cops, fire dept, paramedics, and tow truck driver all pulled up expecting me to be seriously injured or dead.... I was up, walking around perfectly fine. I credit driving a truck with saving my life. 
 
Snapped the front cross member of the frame, snapped the front axle, ripped the passenger side suspension out, windshield and passenger side windows cracked, cracked the windshield pillar, buckled the roof, the cab got pushed back into the bed, the engine was pushed into the firewall and the motor mount broke, the side rails of the frame bent and the cab is crooked.... hit so had even the rear bumper split apart.
 
I agree with the look, but I think I could live with it for a $20k savings over Ford.... I'll never own another GM. I think i posted a while back that the Denali I traded for my ford is now going through the same process I went through on the Chevy.
Glad you're ok. Now I can talk about trucks.

I traded my truck for a '18 Camaro. The dealership gave me a great deal and I left with a much cheaper note. No more shaking.

Maybe in a couple years I'll consider another truck. If RAM has decent success with the new design, it will get a serious look.
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2 minutes ago, Severado said:

Glad you're ok. Now I can talk about trucks.

I traded my truck for a '18 Camaro. The dealership gave me a great deal and I left with a much cheaper note. No more shaking.

Maybe in a couple years I'll consider another truck. If RAM has decent success with the new design, it will get a serious look.

From what I've read they have been pretty rock solid, and are number 1 or 2 in a lot or reviews. A couple of my neighbors have them and love them. Just wanted an opinion from someone here who has the shakes with their truck. Congrats on the Camaro! I'm just concerned with the old corrosion issues that they used to have.

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Hey Jesse, sorry about your truck but glad that you're ok.  I'm still driving my 2015 Silverado and still no Chevy Shake, fingers crossed, lol!

About the Ram;  I've driven one and it does ride smoother than either the Silverado or F-150.  However, I think it's due to the rear coil springs more than the air lift setup.  I personally though, don't like the way the truck sits if that makes any sense.  Other than that I like the truck real well.  

If I were in your situation I might consider buying an old beater to drive till the 2019 GM T1XX comes out.  I'm guessing the nefarious Chevy Shake will have been addressed in the new platform.  

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I got a 2017 RAM Rebel once GM bought back my shaky Sierra. 

 

Overall I am really happy with it and it is a much more comfortable truck than the Sierra.  Plus it has not been to the shop once in the 4 months that I have owned it which is nice. 

 

The only things that are worse than the Sierra overall is the MPG is about 3 less than what I was getting with the Sierra,  the Uconnect is nowhere near as good as the GM infotainment, and the knob shifter is annoying compared to the column/center console.  Everything else if the same or an improvement.

 

I test drove a F150 before I got the RAM and thought the ride quality was much better on the RAM.  I don't think you will be disappointed.

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3 hours ago, zachcest said:

  the Uconnect is nowhere near as good as the GM infotainment, and the knob shifter is annoying compared to the column/center console.  .

I will say there is one plus with U connect. When tuned into XM, the album art is a nice touch. GM should come out with a patch to add this feature.

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1 hour ago, 2017SierraSLT said:

I will say there is one plus with U connect. When tuned into XM, the album art is a nice touch. GM should come out with a patch to add this feature.

Toyota Tundra also has a better screen layout with album art and also a combo screen that shows song/ artist, navigation, and weather at the same time.  Nothing like that on Chevy MyLink. Even my 2008 Sierra at least had a split screen for radio and nav.  GM going backwards yet again.

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16 hours ago, Snoringbear said:

Hey Jesse, sorry about your truck but glad that you're ok.  I'm still driving my 2015 Silverado and still no Chevy Shake, fingers crossed, lol!

About the Ram;  I've driven one and it does ride smoother than either the Silverado or F-150.  However, I think it's due to the rear coil springs more than the air lift setup.  I personally though, don't like the way the truck sits if that makes any sense.  Other than that I like the truck real well.  

If I were in your situation I might consider buying an old beater to drive till the 2019 GM T1XX comes out.  I'm guessing the nefarious Chevy Shake will have been addressed in the new platform.  

Thanks SB. It's unfortunate about the truck, but atleast I'm ok.

 

I have prices for a new near identical 2018 F150 = 56,748

A 2017 Platinum (not like my old truck) = 54,930

A new 2017 Ram Limited fully loaded = 47,490 if I finance through chrysler

 

not sure what I'll end up doing, I liked them both but I thought I'd be getting a better deal on the ram after factoring in the below invoice and incentives from my corporate discount....

14 hours ago, zachcest said:

I got a 2017 RAM Rebel once GM bought back my shaky Sierra. 

 

Overall I am really happy with it and it is a much more comfortable truck than the Sierra.  Plus it has not been to the shop once in the 4 months that I have owned it which is nice. 

 

The only things that are worse than the Sierra overall is the MPG is about 3 less than what I was getting with the Sierra,  the Uconnect is nowhere near as good as the GM infotainment, and the knob shifter is annoying compared to the column/center console.  Everything else if the same or an improvement.

 

I test drove a F150 before I got the RAM and thought the ride quality was much better on the RAM.  I don't think you will be disappointed.

Thanks for the info. I test drove both the air and the coils tonight, and the Air was definitely a better ride. Just about anything is better than a truck with the shakes.

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