Any rear suspension difference between 2019 WT and 2022 LTD LT

[Interleukin6]

I had a good experience with Bilstein 5100 rear shocks for my prior 2019 WT short bed (no lift). Given that, I am thinking to install the same Bilstein 5100 (rear only) shocks for current 2022 LTD LT short bed. However, I have already noticed the ride quality of current 2022 LTD LT is much better than prior 2019 WT. More improvement with Bilstein on LT or not much? Can anyone who put Bistein rear shocks on LT share any thoughts? Are stock LT suspensions (rear leaf springs & shocks) better than WT from the standpoint of ride quality? Thanks.

Edited January 16, 2023 by Interleukin6

[2016 Sierra Owner]

People were complaining of the 19s ride (no matter the trim) when they were new. Supposedly GM changed the springs in the 20s to help with that.

[newdude]

Yea GM re-tuned the suspension for 2020 after complaints on the 2019s.  

 

As far as actual physical differences between the rear suspension on the two?  LT trim trucks with the 5.3 engine might have the bottom composite leaf spring on them.  All the other trucks the rear spring pack is 3 steel leafs, on LT 5.3 trucks its 2 steel and the bottom is a composite.   

[fondupot]

Is it just me or do all crew cab short beds ride like a boat? My 2022 Custom LTD's shocks are really soft, and it has a lot of sway, nice for highway driving, but any sort of bump and it gets pretty squirrely.

 

Only 50k miles on the truck. Looking to swap in Bilstein 5100's ASAP.

Edited January 20, 2023 by fondupot

[Interleukin6]

Again, I had the same sway (like boat) with my prior 19 WT which improved after 5100s. My current 2022 LTD LT has much better ride quality (like regular SUV). I don’t think I need any aftermarket shocks. You should try 5100s if you feel sway…