2023 LTZ Bumpy Ride

[Walt227]

Hi everyone, thanks for having me. I just picked up a new LTZ with factory 22’s and I’m feeling every little bump in the road. Coming from a 2019 RAM Limited w/22’s, then a TRX, and finally a Laramie the ride quality between my RAM’s and the Chevy seem miles apart. I’ve read through a few threads “To Bilstein, or not to Bilstein.” Personally I’m not a fan of swapping out any parts on a brand new $70K truck to get it to ride like it should. I just clicked 1000mi on the odometer - more time to break in leaf springs? What do you guys recommend for tire pressure? 36 front, 32 rear seem reasonable? 
 

Thanks,

Walt

Edited July 15, 2023 by Walt227

[Transient]

Whatever the sticker inside the driver's door says.  The lack of sidewall is going to keep it rough.  Since you don't want to swap parts there isn't much we could help with.  Yes, the Silverado is a little rougher ride than the Ram, but that's because Chevy is still using leafs.  Bilsteins are a very popular option.  Another possibility is swapping the rear bump stops with Sumo Springs bump stops. 

[Walt227]

Thanks Transient. If the problem persists after 2K mi I may look at going to Bilsteins or the Sumo setup. 

Edited July 16, 2023 by Walt227

[GETGONE]

Coil spring vs leafs makes all the difference for ride quality. My Avalanche rides much smoother than my Silverado because it has rear coils vs leafs. Not sure why you jumped to Chevy from after 3 Dodges. The 22's don't help either. LOTS of unsprung weight there and stiff sidewall tires make the bumps more pronounced.

[Walt227]

14 hours ago, Transient said:

Whatever the sticker inside the driver's door says.  The lack of sidewall is going to keep it rough.  Since you don't want to swap parts there isn't much we could help with.  Yes, the Silverado is a little rougher ride than the Ram, but that's because Chevy is still using leafs.  Bilsteins are a very popular option.  Another possibility is swapping the rear bump stops with Sumo Springs bump stops. 

Just ordered a set of Bilsteins for the rear. Fingers crossed. 
 

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[Walt227]

9 hours ago, GETGONE said:

Coil spring vs leafs makes all the difference for ride quality. My Avalanche rides much smoother than my Silverado because it has rear coils vs leafs. Not sure why you jumped to Chevy from after 3 Dodges. The 22's don't help either. LOTS of unsprung weight there and stiff sidewall tires make the bumps more pronounced.

I had two Sierras before jumping to Ram and decided to make the switch back to Chevy. Love the truck, just need to get ‘er smoothed out. 

[Walt227]

9 hours ago, GETGONE said:

Coil spring vs leafs makes all the difference for ride quality. My Avalanche rides much smoother than my Silverado because it has rear coils vs leafs. Not sure why you jumped to Chevy from after 3 Dodges. The 22's don't help either. LOTS of unsprung weight there and stiff sidewall tires make the bumps more pronounced.

I had two Sierras before jumping to Ram and decided to make the switch back to Chevy. Love the truck, just need to get ‘er smoothed out.