Unable to Diagnose Constant Mild Shudder

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YukonCrazy

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The Yukon (2008 - 5.3 Flex - 2WD) used to feel like a soft marshmallow going down the road. For a while now there is an almost constant mild shudder/vibration that is more apparent at highway speeds. I can't tell if it's coming from the front or back. When going down hill, I put it in neutral and I still feel the shudder. I am out of ideas and not wanting to spend money just to try and diagnose it.

Service and parts replaced since....

-New slip yoke, u-joints, and transmission tail shaft
-Tires rotated and road force balanced numerous times
-Four wheel alignment
-Drive shaft was balanced using a press and adding weights
-Mechanic said wheel bearings and ball joints are good


Maybe I just got a bad set of bridgestone tires from Costco that balance, but vibrate for whatever reason.


Should I be looking at rear transfer case? Ideas? :shrug:
 
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How new are the rear shocks? I had a mild shudder/vibration and then replaced my shocks.....it went away.
 

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They look fairly old. How long have you had the truck? They are very easy to replace yourself....I just put some new Bilstein 4600's on mine.....love them
 
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They look fairly old. How long have you had the truck? They are very easy to replace yourself....I just put some new Bilstein 4600's on mine.....love them

Had the truck for 3 years. Do you know what brand these are? I would like find a set local so I can install before my trip to FL this week.
 

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Not sure what brand they are....maybe someone else can chime in. If you have an extra $100-150 laying around, I'd put a new set on. Looks like your due for new ones anyways.
 
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I called a local store and they asked what type of suspension I have since there are like 7 different options? Not sure I know that.
 
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Thanks for the link. Looks like I have the premium smooth ride indicated by ZW7.

PREMIUM SMOOTH RIDE CHAS PKG(ZW7)
 

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