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tlocus

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Hi,

Got a few questions...

 

Suspension:

I noticed that my truck feels really rough going over bumps/holes. Kind of like the shocks are too good ;) or the suspension is really tight.

On one occasion, while going around a bend in the road, I hit a small dip and it felt like the truck bounced outward about 8-12 inches then shimmied (sp?) around a bit..

It is a Z71 with the tow package and Michelin LTX 285's for tires. Does this mean it has a stiffer suspension?

ohh yeah, my tire pressure is 40psi on all 4.

 

Steering:

On the highway I seem to have to correct/adjust steering especially in crosswinds.

 

Seems like my old truck if I recall ('91 chevy w/t c1500 2wd) handled better...

Maybe lower to the ground and no front driveline(2wd)?

 

Ok one last question :cheers:

What is the difference between the a)Z71 and the b)Z71 with the 'off road' written below Z71 and the c)4x4

(All of the above are with the decals on the sides).

 

t

MountaineerTom Senior Enthusiast

MountaineerTom

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Hi,

Got a few questions...

 

Suspension:

I noticed that my truck feels really rough going over bumps/holes.  Kind of like the shocks are too good  ;)  or the suspension is really tight.

On one occasion, while going around a bend in the road, I hit a small dip and it felt like the truck bounced outward about 8-12 inches then shimmied (sp?) around a bit..

It is a Z71 with the tow package and Michelin LTX 285's for tires.  Does this mean it has a stiffer suspension?

ohh yeah, my tire pressure is 40psi on all 4.

 

Steering:

On the highway I seem to have to correct/adjust steering especially in crosswinds.

 

Seems like my old truck if I recall ('91 chevy w/t c1500 2wd) handled better...

Maybe lower to the ground and no front driveline(2wd)?

 

Ok one last question :cheers:

What is the difference between the a)Z71 and the b)Z71 with the 'off road' written below Z71 and the c)4x4

(All of the above are with the decals on the sides).

 

t

 

 

 

 

 

Your torsion bars may be cranked up, which would make it ride a little rougher. If you didn't do, it could have been done before you bought it. I'm pretty sure mine was because I noticed it sit more level than other trucks like it. If your 285's are a D class load rating tire, then it will be a siffer sidewall tire, which of course will make the ride stiffer. Do you have the factory shocks on the truck? They could be worn out.

 

You could have some steering components that are starting to wear out, that could cause you to have to correct your steering. Also, if the tracks in the road where your tire run are a little dished out, your tires may want to follow them, causing you to have to correct. There is a road around here in my area that is really bad for that.

 

My '91 C1500 handled corners a lot better than my current 4x4.

 

There's no difference in the Z71's your talking about, other than the decals, at least as far as I know of. The old body style Z71's had Bilstein shocks though.

asilverblazer Senior Enthusiast

asilverblazer

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Lower the tire pressure to 35 PSI, GM recommends this if additional pressure is neede adjust from there. 40 PSI plus LT tires equates to a hard ride. Increasing tire pressure does not accomplish the same thing as a stiffer shock. Higher tire pressure will make the ride more harsh, stiffer shocks will make it more firm...

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