Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Suspension and Ride

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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 3500, Suspension, Truck

#104 of 123 05 GMC Sierra 4x4 violent shake in frontend by atarka

Dec 31, 2009 (4:01 pm)

#105 of 123 05 GMC Sierra 4x4 violent shake in frontend by atarka

Dec 31, 2009 (1:42 pm)

I have a 2005 gmc sierra 4x4 slt crew cab it shakes really bad (steering wheel goes from left to right) when getting on the brakes. I already replaced the tires,tierods,(inner & outer) brakes and rotors!$$$$$$$$
Doesn't feel like warped rotors because steering wheel shakes from side to side!
Can someone help? Spending too much $$$$$

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obyone (Dec 31, 2009 4:01 pm)

#106 of 123 Re: 05 GMC Sierra 4x4 violent shake in frontend [atarka] by obyone

Dec 31, 2009 (4:01 pm)

Replying to: atarka (Dec 31, 2009 1:42 pm)

Have you checked the balljoints and control arms?

#107 of 123 whell bearings by alc8

Jan 24, 2010 (1:50 pm)

#108 of 123 whell bearings by alc8

Jan 24, 2010 (1:50 pm)

how involved is it to replace the front wheel bearing housing? what is the torque on the axle nut? any others things to look out for?

#109 of 123 Lower Control Arm crack- 05 K1500 by corny_04963

Jan 30, 2010 (6:02 pm)

I have had some front end "rattles" at low speed when travelling out my dirt road which has a few bumps. Quiet on paved roads. On inspecting under the front end for loose shock, etc. I was surprised to find what appears to be a "crack" in the lower LH control arm right where the torsion bar mounts. It is almost perfectly halfway up so I thought this must have been made in two pieces bolted together but I do not see the crack on the other (front) side. I also did not find any seam or crack on the RH side. I wondered if this is a casting seam, or if it really is a crack it is not in a very good spot as failure would be problematic. Anyone ever seen a cracked lower control arm??? Never plowed- only has the little 4.3 V6 engine.????? Only 51K miles with Tow Package. Never any accidents.

#110 of 123 Re: Rough ride... [edmelen] by walimo

Feb 10, 2010 (7:14 pm)

Replying to: edmelen (Jun 24, 2006 5:01 pm)

i installed air bags on the rear of my truck.Should have done this a long time ago. The ride is awsome & can handle anything i pull.

#111 of 123 02 SIERRA suspension by norcalgmc

Apr 12, 2010 (1:45 pm)

I have a 2002 2WD, regular cab Sierra, does anyone have any suggestions for finding a lift kit for this model? I don't want to go very extreme, just give it a little more ground clearance. The one problem I'm going to run into is that I previously lowered the rear end of the truck (had the front leaf spring hangers cut off and I'm not sure how many bolts are needed to reattach them to the frame since the factory rivets were cut out)

Any ideas?

#112 of 123 '95 Chev 3500 Needs Replacement Upper Shock Bracket/ Mount by mjcntn

Jun 04, 2010 (11:24 am)

#113 of 123 '95 Chev 3500 Needs Replacement Upper Shock Bracket/ Mount by mjcntn

Jun 04, 2010 (11:24 am)

Hello all,

I'm struggling to find the parts I'm looking to replace on my '95 Chev 3500 2wd. Quick story; the spare's winch cable rusted & broke, and allowed the wheel to jump up and knock the driver's side rear shock absorber. The impact broke the Shock Mount Bracket free from the rearmost cross member of the truck frame.

I've found replacement mounting brackets (small U-shaped piece of steel), but because the original bracket broke away, it will be difficult to (reliably) reattach the replacement.

I would like to replace the actual cross member component, but haven't had any luck with the GM dealership or general parts distributors.

Aside from the junkyard, any ideas on where I might be able to find what I'm looking for?

As far as I know, the frame might be the same on all 2500 & 3500 truck frames, between '89 and '98. If it comes down to the salvage yard, is there anything in particular I should look for/ avoid?

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