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Need help on suspension fix
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OLEJOE
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Not here. I had shoulder surgery a week ago and haven’t even been in mine for a while. I had the wife’s nephew look at it and he saw what I was talking about but didn’t have any answers. But maybe atleast I have him thinking about it. He’ a trouble shooter/technician for a local company that manufactures and sells lifts for vehicles. Still looking for remedies though.
I’ve thought about lowering mine some and see if it has any effect. Maybe an inch or two front and rear.
I’ve thought about lowering mine some and see if it has any effect. Maybe an inch or two front and rear.
ClawSS
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Well, I had to get a shop to loosen, bounce the truck, and tighten my rear control arm bolts to get the proper torque.
No change in ride. Still the complete road feel and residual bounce across every break in the surface.
No change in ride. Still the complete road feel and residual bounce across every break in the surface.
OLEJOE
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I talked to the wife’s nephew about that and he said trucks normally lean to one side or the other when that’s the problem. He’s never seen all of the bushings preloaded. Thanks for the update though. I thought about adding some more weight in the bed and see if that would help. I’m disappointed in the way mine rides but guess I’m stuck with it for now.
Was hoping to make a few long trips pulling our TT and kinda see how it does but other things have come up. Having to start physical therapy in a few days for the shoulder so traveling plans got moved back again. Thanks again for the update.
I noticed a little bit of tire feathering (back towards the front on top) on the rear tires so I’m wondering if it might be some alignment or tire issues Idk.
Was hoping to make a few long trips pulling our TT and kinda see how it does but other things have come up. Having to start physical therapy in a few days for the shoulder so traveling plans got moved back again. Thanks again for the update.
I noticed a little bit of tire feathering (back towards the front on top) on the rear tires so I’m wondering if it might be some alignment or tire issues Idk.
Rockcrawlindude
a rock crawlin’ dude
Next time you’re down south in Georgia take mine for a drive. See if is the same, better or worse. Then figure out the difference between them.
OLEJOE
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Well I got mine fixed. Only cost me $20,000. Sent the CCLB down the road. Got a CCSB 4x4 Cummins and it rides like a car compared to the LB Hemi.
Rockcrawlindude
a rock crawlin’ dude
Went to 3500?
OLEJOE
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No I stayed with the 2500. It’s plenty for us. Just pull a 6500# bumper pull TT. I can’t get over the difference in the ride between the two.
Rockcrawlindude
a rock crawlin’ dude
Odd that there are a few trucks that ride so bad. Wish we could figure it out. Glad the new truck rides better.
OLEJOE
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Thanks. Me too.
I'm just spitballing here, but is it possible that the ride quality difference comes from the fact that a LB truck has a higher percentage of weight on the front axle (and thus lower weight on the rear) than a SB? The difference between an LB Hemi and a SB Cummins would be even greater.
ClawSS
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My Limited Mega Hemi Rambox ... Not sure I'm much different than your Rebel Hemi.
Rockcrawlindude
a rock crawlin’ dude
My Rebel Hemi is considerably lighter. The weight distribution is only a few % different though, so I guess that's not it. Well there goes my one brilliant idea.
ClawSS
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I’m going to lunch next Tuesday with a guy who just transferred into my dept. He has a stock ‘19-‘20 Tradesman 2500 HD Hemi CCSB.
I'm in the same boat and still haven't determined the issue. I went and test drove a 23 2500 Tradesman CCLB and it was night and day difference between mine and the Tradesman. I had the service manager sit in the truck and he said he felt a slight difference but it is all normal to him (&*#*&$@). I took it too a local shop and they said there is something definitely off, but unless you find a dealer that wants to just start replacing parts you won't find one to replace anything under warranty.
I also have a rough idle issue too and I get the same response above for that issue as well.
So I think I might be taking OLEJOE's route. I'm actually heading to the Chevy dealer tomorrow to test drive a 2024
I also have a rough idle issue too and I get the same response above for that issue as well.
So I think I might be taking OLEJOE's route. I'm actually heading to the Chevy dealer tomorrow to test drive a 2024
UglyViking
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So, this is a long shot, but have you checked your body mounts? I wonder if the body mounts on your bed are loose, causing additional "bounce" which is making the rear end feel like it's shaking a little. I'd also look and make sure your spare tire is tightened all the way.
Assuming you've done those things, the new 2024 GMs do look really nice, especially now that they have updated the stupid grilles and put some effort into the interior.
Assuming you've done those things, the new 2024 GMs do look really nice, especially now that they have updated the stupid grilles and put some effort into the interior.
OLEJOE
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I was on the fence about changing brands also. I checked everything I knew to check on mine and dealer told me that’s just how they are. I hated getting further in debt but now wife and I can carry on a conversation while driving. The test drive in the new one, they had the tires aired up to 85 lbs and it was still smoother than the LB truck. I don’t know the reason why it does it but the people who have this problem I do understand and know the problem you are having. Good luck on getting it resolved.
Rockcrawlindude
a rock crawlin’ dude
So.. What’s the status
ClawSS
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I can tell you one thing after riding in my colleague's bone stock 2020 Tradesman CCSB Hemi.....with 60+ lbs. in the tires.
His rides much rougher than mine. Hard bouncy, with definite side-shift when the suspension unloads in the rear.
IF this is what y'all call normal, wow. Just wow. I'm not immediately going to go with "it's all just me"...but I'm thinking I need to look in the mirror and reflect on my expectations.
@OLEJOE may be on to something, but I'm TRX stupid.
His rides much rougher than mine. Hard bouncy, with definite side-shift when the suspension unloads in the rear.
IF this is what y'all call normal, wow. Just wow. I'm not immediately going to go with "it's all just me"...but I'm thinking I need to look in the mirror and reflect on my expectations.
@OLEJOE may be on to something, but I'm TRX stupid.