how can i improve a stiff ride?

[96ProCompTahoe]

shocks x2.

 

[Big Red]

Are you guys are looking at the angle of the bottom control arm? The tires on there are BFG all terrains and i think they are 3 ply but ill check... That sway bar is there if you look at the bottom pick to the left of it you can see the bar going over the steering link

The angle of your control arm looks fine and your axle angle looks pretty good also. Your torsion bar dont look like they are cranked much at all. However, your shocks look like they have seen better days.

Also I asked about the tires because if you have an extremely stiff tire then the ride will be a bit more harsh due to the thickness and size. ( Thats what she said)

 

[fyremanpat]

Are you guys are looking at the angle of the bottom control arm? The tires on there are BFG all terrains and i think they are 3 ply but ill check... That sway bar is there if you look at the bottom pick to the left of it you can see the bar going over the steering link

My bad. You're right...you can also check to see if your sway bar bushings are worn out too. I replaced mine and what a difference it made.

 

[raptorforme93]

Is it just me or does this look barely cranked? I vote shocks at this point. How far are the arms from the stops?

Is it just me or do I have no idea what Im looking for? Hahahaha Im still learning...

 

[bowtiefreak]

what I was looking for is the angles on the CVs coming off the front differential. They look like stock to me

 

[96HoeBo]

hah good one big red, talking about cars always provides the perfect opportunity for some "thats what she saids"... Ya with the body lift i feel like removing the sway bar would make it even more wobbly so i might try replacing the bushings on em they have 140k. I am going to measure the shocks and get some new ones when i put in the 4.56 front gears... and that all comes after making some more money

i can do a search but is there a shock that people recommend for a good ride on our hoes?

---------- Post added at 04:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:44 PM ----------

looks like the bilstein 5100 series are the way to go, didnt have to search for long to find that... they get pretty good reviews on other sites too

 

[bowtiefreak]

I run the 5100 series on mine tahoe and like them