First New SHOCK Failed? Bably

[longstand]

I had replace my old Rear Shock with the best AutoZone had to offer.

Fist Shock i have install: for Front and Rear

that shock above made my truck still bouce around when i hit a dip in the highway. so i have change it to this.. ONLY the rear.. because autoZone dint have any other shock i could replace the front with. beside the shock above.

Second Shock Install: for the Rear

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...omString=search&itemIdentifier=310510_0_7413_

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...8oxxx?itemIdentifier=196038&_requestid=614107

i have not try the SUV with this new shock yet. due to problem with power steering hoses. but i keep you guys posted..




Also.. why in the HE LL is SUV fell like this. it fells like it dance in the highway when i drive it.. only when i hit a dip.. is this normal.. i dont think so.. i have driven a newer Tahoe before and it drive normal, it dont dance or anything.. ''


Also. seens i will be towing a boat with 5,000 Pounds and maybe this will also help the steering problem with a hit a dip. i will install a Heavy Duty Spring for the rear.. its not a Bolt on.. I have to Weld it and BOLT it.. hope it work

Here is the info and picture:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=541540_0_0_

 

[h0tr0d]

Get an add-a-leaf, replace AZ junk with good shocks, get a front end alignment.

 

[longstand]

Get an add-a-leaf, replace AZ junk with good shocks, get a front end alignment.

What is a add-a-leaf? why is AutoZone Junk.. they sell the same item on ebay..

I research add-a-leaf? dint have enough information about it. got a direct link to a shocK?

 

[Bad bow tie]

Get a set of Bilstiens on there. I think you will be happy with them as a lot of people on here run them and have no complaints. They are much better than the Gabriel shock you put on and they came as original shocks on these trucks.

An add a leaf is basically another leaf spring you put in the spring pack. Should make it ride better and should increase the max load capacity as there are more leaf springs now. It also might increase the rear stance by an inch or two.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kit...af-Kit.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=399&t_pt=5488&t_pl=3884

 

[retorq]

Forget throwing parts at a problem, go find out what the real issue is. Take it to someone who can say for sure "This is your problem" don't go on an internet forum and post "my vehicle handles funny" and do what they all tell you too. For all you know you could need sway bar end links and not shocks.

 

[longstand]

Forget throwing parts at a problem, go find out what the real issue is. Take it to someone who can say for sure "This is your problem" don't go on an internet forum and post "my vehicle handles funny" and do what they all tell you too. For all you know you could need sway bar end links and not shocks.

Your correct. and thank you.. i do have a mind of my own and balance out what is correct or not..

as for the sway bar.. i did check them it looks like they are all in good place. i have check all of them....

i think my problem is the TIRE,i notice that all my tire are different size. all 24" but all different size.

and it need a wheel alightment badly.. i try to-do it but still wrong..... dont know if that will affect the way it sway around the highway.. but i go change tire when i get money.. 24" tire are very expensive.

 

[Jaycenk]

It's your springs. I have the same problem and to tow with it level I have had to use load assist shocks as well as helper spring to keep the ***** level while towing. The spring rate sucks and has gotten worse since the truck was new (160k now). You can buy replacement leaf springs or try and upgrade to a 2500 set if you tow alot.

 

[Bad bow tie]

i think my problem is the TIRE,i notice that all my tire are different size. all 24" but all different size.

Hmmm...

 

[longstand]

Hmmm...

Yes.. i said all different SIZE. .. its all 24" but some Tire is 305/24'' other is 295/24" see what i mean

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It's your springs. I have the same problem and to tow with it level I have had to use load assist shocks as well as helper spring to keep the ***** level while towing. The spring rate sucks and has gotten worse since the truck was new (160k now). You can buy replacement leaf springs or try and upgrade to a 2500 set if you tow alot.

some guy advice me of just using a Helper bag.. i will try to see if i could even tow with this Helper Spring i have purchase.. it suppose to add 1500 pounds into the tow capacity. if it dont work. i have no option to install a helper bag

 

[retorq]

Your correct. and thank you.. i do have a mind of my own and balance out what is correct or not..

as for the sway bar.. i did check them it looks like they are all in good place. i have check all of them....

i think my problem is the TIRE,i notice that all my tire are different size. all 24" but all different size.

and it need a wheel alightment badly.. i try to-do it but still wrong..... dont know if that will affect the way it sway around the highway.. but i go change tire when i get money.. 24" tire are very expensive.

LOL 4 different sizes?? Ouch.

Different size tires will cause some issues ... how did you do a front end alignment?? Do you mean you set the toe??

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Yes.. i said all different SIZE. .. its all 24" but some Tire is 305/24'' other is 295/24" see what i mean

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some guy advice me of just using a Helper bag.. i will try to see if i could even tow with this Helper Spring i have purchase.. it suppose to add 1500 pounds into the tow capacity. if it dont work. i have no option to install a helper bag

You can get airshocks for these trucks ... not as good as helper air bags but cheaper and setup might be easier.