X31 ride

[Jao]

I am in the market for 2020 Sierra SLT with premium plus package. Every one I have found has the x31 package which I do not need. Is there any noticeable difference in the ride while driving on paved roads such as road noise or smoothness of the ride?

[jlong1984]

Supposedly the suspension has been retuned for 2020 and all the trucks should ride a little smoother than their 2019 counterparts. I personally do not have a problem with the ride of my X31, I never drove a non-X31 truck though since dual exhaust was a must-have. 

[Blong7328]

same reason I bought the X 31 was for the look of the dual exhaust.  I bought a 2019 X31 and the ride is a little stiff but is getting a redo in the 2020 model.

[2016 Sierra Owner]

I've had my X31 4WD Sierra for about a month. I got out of a 16 SLT 2WD as far as ride goes. I like the newer truck better. It's smoother than my old truck any day.

[econometrics]

I feel the OVERALL ride with the X31/Z71 (mine is an RST Z71) is good. The handling is excellent, IMO. 

 

The only area I have complaints is how the Rancho twin tube shocks perform over bumps at higher speeds, and over incongruent surfaces (e.g. driveway entrances, where the truck pivots side to side). I feel a good bit more jostled around with my Z71 suspension in those circumstances vs. my old RWD 1500.