suspension question...

By 06scooby
February 10, 2007 in Ask A GM Technician

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06scooby

Posted February 10, 2007

On my k3500 after I hit a sharp bump going a moderate speed 30-50 mph the front left tire starts jumping around violently and shakes the whole truck. The truck seems to steer fine (tracks straight) and there is no cupping or anything on the tires. Could it just be a simple shock absorber that's a goner??

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