2006 Tahoe suspension replacement

[gknowels]

The pics show that the original Nivomat (self-leveling) shocks were replaced. If you have any history on the maintenance, that might show if the springs were done at the same time; they should have been. Standard shocks and OE Premium Smooth Ride coils (softer ride) is not a good package, so the springs are suspect. You could try air bags in the coils with various psi settings to see if that would improve the stability, or update the shocks and springs.

Be sure to check the other items I wrote about the sway bars and jounce stops, too.

The Strutmasters link in your first post is not really what you need -- that's for air suspension and your SUV doesn't have that. A Bilstein package like @OR VietVet posted would be a good conversion from Premium Smooth Ride to standard suspension.

Thanks! I'll get pictures of the other 3 corners, but it's been quite rainy and that was the only spot where I could get pics without getting soaking wet.
I appreciate the advice!

 

[OR VietVet]

Thanks! I'll get pictures of the other 3 corners, but it's been quite rainy and that was the only spot where I could get pics without getting soaking wet.
I appreciate the advice!

You ain't gonna melt! We need pics......LOL!

 

[Fless]

In case you are curious about what the (fat) Nivomats look like:



I believe that @mountie has a source for pre-loved Nivomats. I like mine because they adjust automatically to the weight that's on the hitch, but it takes a few blocks or a mile of driving to get them to re-adjust after hooking up a trailer.

 

[mountie]

In case you are curious about what the (fat) Nivomats look like:

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I believe that @mountie has a source for pre-loved Nivomats. I like mine because they adjust automatically to the weight that's on the hitch, but it takes a few blocks or a mile of driving to get them to re-adjust after hooking up a trailer.

Uh.. yea... the guy " Truckee Surplus" seems to be one of the good guys.....
Also...... your rear sway bar...... It's a hollow pipe...... Make the change..... It's worth it...

 

[houstontaylor]

As old as your vehicle is I probably would not go with GM shocks since they might have been sitting on the shelf for 20 years. Mine apparently were and sprung leaks within 6 months of installing them on my 2003 Tahoe a year ago.

 

[V-Code Tahoe]

Welcome, my truck is close to being a twin- black 2006 with RWD (yours looks a little more optioned than mine though!) I am replacing my rear leaking Nivomats with Bilstein 4600, have liked them in everything else I have put them in. Also swapping the springs with Moog 81071 springs. The 81069 springs mentioned above would work also, but are stiffer and would probably jack up the rear a little in our trucks.