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A question about shocks...

 

I have 44K on my 02 Tahoe LT 4x4. I rotate tires every 6-7K and have balanced

the wheels twice. Once at 22K and once last week at 44K. The original tires are

wearing very well. According to my tire technician at my shop, my original Firestones

wilderness LE's have about 10-15K left on them. He also mentioned the tires are cupped.

After telling him that I had balanced 20K ago, he seemed to be relieved the cupping

was probablely due to balancing. After he balanced the tires, he said they were way

off. He also mentioned that I might need new shocks. Since this shop does not do

shock, I take the comment seriously (no gain for him). I do trust this guy ( small

shop and I have been having this guy rotate and balance since I got the truck )

 

So....

 

What is the concencus? Can cupping tires be a sign of worn out shocks. As far as

can tell, the truck rides well and doesn't bounce too much, but I may be desencitized.

 

 

Thanks for you help

 

Joe

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A question about shocks...

 

I have 44K on my 02 Tahoe LT 4x4. I rotate tires every 6-7K and have balanced

the wheels twice. Once at 22K and once last week at 44K. The original tires are

wearing very well. According to my tire technician at my shop, my original Firestones

wilderness LE's have about 10-15K left on them. He also mentioned the tires are cupped.

After telling him that I had balanced 20K ago, he seemed to be relieved the cupping

was probablely due to balancing. After he balanced the tires, he said they were way

off. He also mentioned that I might need new shocks. Since this shop does  not do

shock, I take the comment seriously (no gain for him). I do trust this guy ( small

shop and I have been having this guy rotate and balance since I got the truck )

 

So....

 

What is the concencus? Can cupping tires be a sign of worn out shocks.  As far as

can tell, the truck rides well and doesn't bounce too much, but I may be desencitized.

 

 

Thanks for you help

 

Joe

 

 

 

 

 

In my opinion, bad shocks can cause tire wear. My oem shocks only lasted about 30K until they failed the bounce test. I went with Bilstein HD all around and it made a big improvement in handling and towing. It also lowered the rear about 1.5 inches (had the auto-leveling oem shocks) to make it level with the front. I was so happy with the Bilsteins, I put them on again after 80K on the first set.

 

I would try the bounce test first. Jump on the rear bumper and get the rear cycling up and down. Stop and count how many cycles it takes to stop bounceing. It should stop in 1 cycle (up, down, stop)...any more and they are worn IMO.

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awalkertx

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SHOCKS SHOCKS SHOCKS!!!!!

 

My '03 Tahoe finally needs a set. I would like to go with bilstein, and want to know if I should go with the 5100 racing series or the bilstein heavy duty.

 

The truck is bone stock 4x4, and it's always on the highway.. Original size tires and everything. Looking for smooth ride, and longevity of shocks. THe only time it might go into four wheel drive is pulling a boat out of a boat launch... she never goes off road.

 

Thanks guys!

 

Adam

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