My Tahoe sways back and forth

[fidia11]

This is my first time posting on any forums so take it easy on me... I recently aquired a 95 Chevy tahoe 2dr 4x4. with the 5.7. I am slowly turning this truck into an everyday driver. I have taken care of the engine part of my project and now I'm on to the suspension end of things. My problem is this...when driving the vehicle down a dry paved road it handles like a Tahoe with 200,000 miles on it, (loose steering bumpy ride and lots of noises),but when I drive on any kind of snow or slush or any slick surface the back end feels like it is going to slide sideways...even at very low speeds,(25-35mph). I just put new rear shocks on it and brought it to a spring shop and they say the rear leafs are good and wouldn't cause this issue. The sway doesn't seem to favor one side or the other. It seems equally bad in either direction. I should mention that I have fairly worn tires on this vehicle. I would like to fix or replace anything that needs it before I drop 800 dollars on new tires. It has 285/75/16 BF A/T's on it. I'm curious if anyone else has had this or should I put new tires on it first? The truck tracks nice and straight down the road and there isn't any vibration or shaking like the tires are the culprit. Thanks in advance and I hope I put enough information here.

 

[oldsalt]

Welcome.

Sounds like you could use some new tires.

loose steering bumpy ride and lots of noises

What exactly do you mean by this?

 

[SunlitComet]

loose bushing and front end components will do this. Take it to anyplace that will do a complete front end inspection sometimes for free and have them show you and explain what they find and maybe do the work yourself. Note that the sideways feeling is often tires that loose traction or are underinflated. but get your front looked at first.

 

[Bad bow tie]

loose bushing and front end components will do this. Take it to anyplace that will do a complete front end inspection sometimes for free and have them show you and explain what they find and maybe do the work yourself. Note that the sideways feeling is often tires that loose traction or are underinflated. but get your front looked at first.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[longstand]

I have the same problem. i have replace both Front and Rear Shocks. and i also replce steering gearbox and pitman arm and Idle arm.

Still have the same problem. but all tires has all different tires. i already purchase a new tires/rims. when i get my Yukon back i will install it. and i will post here if it FIX my Yukon dancing around the highway problem.

 

[fidia11]

Quick update: You were spot on sunlitcomet. I decided to just go ahead and replace my front shocks tonight and found the upper balljoint,and the shock are shot. I put the shocks on and took it for a spin and already with just the new shocks it's a world of difference. Gonna pick up all the balljoints and tie rod ends while i'm at it. Hopefully all that plus new tires and an alignment will put this thing back on the road....without all the bumps and noises...Thanks again for the quick responses, I have a feeling I'll be using this forum alot.

 

[19Yukon97]

put you some e range tires with 55lbs in the front and 47-50 in the back. i replaced the front steering crap and it helped then i got some e range tires put on it and that made tons of a difference!

 

[SunlitComet]

+1. Alhough I have one tire the wrong size the others are lt tires and have a stiff sidewall and it is great with these vehicles. When mine is ready to drive normally I will get the wrong one replaced with an lt too.