ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride?

[Brandon2489]

Well, that's a first for me. Never seen one with Nivomats. So you have RPOs ZW7 and G65?

How do you test the ball joints without a dial indicator? The failure is half to one millimeter of movement. Well, they're probably not bad or contributing to the harsh ride but I bet those other parts might be.

Where is everybody else? There's guys on here who have forgotten more about suspensions than I'll ever know.

@Bigkevschopshop @Doubeleive @gooffeyguy @91RS

The rear suspension just seems stiff. It doesn't glide over bumps how I thought it would. The front feels fine. I have never had a vehicle this big and I'm used to sport suspension and comfort suspension that I used to have with BMW and Porsche. I may just be expecting too much from it. I might put 200 pounds of sand in back and see if it smooths out. If it does what can that tell me. Spring too stiff? As far as I know it's the factory spring. I got the Tahoe from an old couple and I'm the second owner. I doubt they changed springs or anything but I could be wrong. Thanks again swathdiver.

 

[TollKeeper]

The rear suspension just seems stiff. It doesn't glide over bumps how I thought it would. The front feels fine. I have never had a vehicle this big and I'm used to sport suspension and comfort suspension that I used to have with BMW and Porsche. I may just be expecting too much from it. I might put 200 pounds of sand in back and see if it smooths out. If it does what can that tell me. Spring too stiff? As far as I know it's the factory spring. I got the Tahoe from an old couple and I'm the second owner. I doubt they changed springs or anything but I could be wrong. Thanks again swathdiver.

I think my suspension also rides fairly stiff, and I dont have the ZW7.

I am kinda confused by my build sheet thou. I do have Z55, G69, but I have one that is confusing. AL4 is listed twice..
AL4 - Second Row Bucket Seats w/Heat
AL4 - Suspension, Firm Ride Handling, Front and Rear

 

[Doubeleive]

The rear suspension just seems stiff. It doesn't glide over bumps how I thought it would. The front feels fine. I have never had a vehicle this big and I'm used to sport suspension and comfort suspension that I used to have with BMW and Porsche. I may just be expecting too much from it. I might put 200 pounds of sand in back and see if it smooths out. If it does what can that tell me. Spring too stiff? As far as I know it's the factory spring. I got the Tahoe from an old couple and I'm the second owner. I doubt they changed springs or anything but I could be wrong. Thanks again swathdiver.

these trucks have a solid rear axle and even with air-ride the rear is a bit stiff that's just the way it is, just take the speed bumps slightly slower on the rear.
If you really desire a slightly better ride sell it and find one with air-ride, generally the higher trim levels have it like ltz, denali, escalade. You may find it on some 2lt's/sle as well.

 

[Brandon2489]

these trucks have a solid rear axle and even with air-ride the rear is a bit stiff that's just the way it is, just take the speed bumps slightly slower on the rear.
If you really desire a slightly better ride sell it and find one with air-ride, generally the higher trim levels have it like ltz, denali, escalade. You may find it on some 2lt's/sle as well.

I think I will just deal with it haha. It's not terrible just not what I was expecting. I really do enjoy the Tahoe. It's been a great ride. I will be keeping it for a long time.

 

[Fless]

I think my suspension also rides fairly stiff, and I dont have the ZW7.

I am kinda confused by my build sheet thou. I do have Z55, G69, but I have one that is confusing. AL4 is listed twice..
AL4 - Second Row Bucket Seats w/Heat
AL4 - Suspension, Firm Ride Handling, Front and Rear

Build sheet aside, what are your "Axx" RPO codes in the glovebox?

 

[swathdiver]

I didn't test the ball joints with a dial indicator. And frankly I never will lol. I will say that the front end takes bumps very well just the rear tends to be more harsh. Maybe due to more weight upfront than the rear? Like I said it feels like im driving a truck more than a large SUV.

Ok Brandon, well, I think I posted about it earlier, these things were made to haul and tow and are a bit bumpy when empty. Those foreign cars are not made for such. So throw some weight in the back (75+ pounds) and drive around a bit and I bet you'll discover that she settles down to a nice ride for what she is.

For about a month a couple years ago, the spare tire hoist was out of the truck and so we rode around without the spare down there, talk about a bumpy ride!

 

[Brandon2489]

Build sheet aside, what are your "Axx" RPO codes in the glovebox?

 

[Fless]

Sorry, I was asking @TollKeeper.

 

[Brandon2489]

Ok Brandon, well, I think I posted about it earlier, these things were made to haul and tow and are a bit bumpy when empty. Those foreign cars are not made for such. So throw some weight in the back (75+ pounds) and drive around a bit and I bet you'll discover that she settles down to a nice ride for what she is.

For about a month a couple years ago, the spare tire hoist was out of the truck and so we rode around without the spare down there, talk about a bumpy ride!

It never really crossed my mind how not having a spare tire would cause a bumpy ride but It makes since. I appreciate all the feedback swathdiver. I have only been acrive on this forum for a week and I can honestly say this place has been very helpful and way more friendly than other forums for other makes of vehicles.

 

[swathdiver]

It never really crossed my mind how not having a spare tire would cause a bumpy ride but It makes since. I appreciate all the feedback swathdiver. I have only been acrive on this forum for a week and I can honestly say this place has been very helpful and way more friendly than other forums for other makes of vehicles.

My pleasure sir! I started out here knowing little about these things too about four years ago when we bought our first one. I was into cars years earlier but these were all new and this place is a treasure trove of information. Keep us posted on how she rides and I bet that she settles down in time too.