Rough ride

nicks2014sierra · March 24, 2017

Hi all I have been thinking about this alot and maybe some feed back from you guys would help. I have a 2014 GMC siearra double cab 50kmiles with a 6cyl. Z71 as well . I feel like the ride is so rough and rigid I feel every thing I feel like if I ran over rice I would feel it lol . When I first bought it I don't remember it feeling that way drove more like a Cadillac . Have any of you guys had the same issue if so what did you upgrade to . my suggestions, comments would be great

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Andy Seibel · March 24, 2017

what kind and size of tires & wheels do you have? are they inflated properly?

20's and 22's ride rough anyway, so if you have those you're just going to have to live with it.

bdbake01 · March 24, 2017

I've had the same thing happen to me. At least some of it, I believe, is in my head. But my tires (POS wranglers) are rather worn, have impact damage on the sidewalls and, according to the tire shop tech, have lost a lot of their flexibility. I can't wait till these wear out and I get some Michelins.

cbrsilv15 · March 24, 2017

Z71 = Rancho Shocks

Rancho Shocks = crap ride

nicks2014sierra · March 24, 2017

Z71 = Rancho Shocks

Rancho Shocks = crap ride

Wat do you suggest for an upgrade?

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cbrsilv15 · March 24, 2017

Tons of guys recommend Bilstein shocks. Either the 4600 or 5100's. Fox makes a great product, just slightly more expensive.

nicks2014sierra · March 24, 2017

Tons of guys recommend Bilstein shocks. Either the 4600 or 5100's. Fox makes a great product, just slightly more expensive.

Thanks I'm going to look into it

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bdbake01 · March 24, 2017

I went to 5100s last year and the ride definitely improved.

michigan2500hd · March 24, 2017

I'm waiting on a shop to give me a estimate on the Bilsteins right now. Waited all day actually. Maybe I should find another shop. Would have had them on if they had there poop together. Then I could tell you if they smooth the ride out over the stockers. .

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nicks2014sierra · March 24, 2017

I'm waiting on a shop to give me a estimate on the Bilsteins right now. Waited all day actually. Maybe I should find another shop. Would have had them on if they had there poop together. Then I could tell you if they smooth the ride out over the stockers. .

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Did you get that quote?

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michigan2500hd · March 24, 2017

No return call. You would think it would be a quick buck along with the markup on the shocks. Oh well I will order them online and have a shop install them get a alignment. I put a jack under the truck and raised it 1 3/4" ( equal to the Bilsteins) and it looked ok.. Needed to go a little higher but if I still think I need more lift then maybe I will do a 1 1/2" body lift too. Sorry I don't mean to hijack the thread!

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amxguy1970 · March 24, 2017

It's a truck, it will ride rough. If you go with a more offroad and desert running type shock it will ride nicer. If you level it and use preload spacers it will ride better in some areas and a little worse in others. Gotta pick you poison, either way you can't expect a truck to ride like your last car. These trucks rise much better than even trucks ten years ago, they have come a long way as more people buy them for image and city duties.

Good luck,

Tyler