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Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Suspension and Ride

103 messages,  Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 6:26 AM

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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


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Re: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab rough ride [keytonkid] by durabroke
Jan 07, 2008 (10:22 pm)
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Replying to: keytonkid (Nov 04, 2006 7:16 am)

You do have the heavy duty 1500. Also, the reason for the back to be higher is gas milage and no you should not remove the blocks as this could change your drive shaft angle which could cause vibration under hard acceleration. And as far as torking down your torsion bars, thi will not stiffen the ride much at all but if you go to high, the upper control arms will hit the bumstops. good luck
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leveling 1500HD by gkite
Jan 23, 2008 (5:17 am)
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I have an 03 Crewcab 1500HD 4x4 which when purchased had the tortion bars cranked up to level the truck out and to accomedate 295x75x16" tires, rides rough. I was told that Off Road Unlimited sells a leveling kit that replaces the armature that the tortion bar fit in. It changes the pitch so that you can have the hight but gives you back the travel so that it smoothes out the ride. Is this so, does this work or are they just trying to make a sale.
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silverado/sierra front wheel bearing by silverhunter
Feb 03, 2008 (11:55 am)
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I have an 04 solverado w/ 80k miles.
I am getting a hum/vibration above 30 mph when I turn to the right. I believe the left front bearing is about to fail.
How do I know it is the left or right side and how tough a job is it? Are special tools that GM is so famous fro required?
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Re: silverado/sierra front wheel bearing [silverhunter] by ghgeo
Feb 05, 2008 (2:30 pm)
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Replying to: silverhunter (Feb 03, 2008 11:55 am)

My 06 silverado 1500 w/ 35k also makes a noise and vibration when turning to the right at speed between 35 and 55 mph. I have not heard the noise when turn left or at low speeds. I also experimented in both 2 and 4 wheel drive, but could not hear a difference in the noise. I finally got the dealer to hear the same noise on a test drive today and will let you know what they find once I get the car back. I did have the right front wheel bearing go out on me at 27k, but fortunately it was repaired under warranty.
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Re: silverado/sierra front wheel bearing [silverhunter] by ghgeo
Feb 06, 2008 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: silverhunter (Feb 03, 2008 11:55 am)

My dealer confirmed that the noise when turning right was the left front wheel hub assembly bearing.
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Re: silverado/sierra front wheel bearing [ghgeo] by silverhunter
Feb 14, 2008 (5:01 pm)
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Replying to: ghgeo (Feb 06, 2008 10:48 am)

thanks for the response.
 
I talked to the dealer and they said right off the bat it was the bearing.
 
They said the part was $408 new and about $300 after market.
 
$95 for labor.
 
I am looking online for the part and I will do it myself.
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1997 Chevy Step-side 4x4 by jsponagle
Mar 20, 2008 (5:09 am)
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Are there suspension systems out there where I can lower my Truck for the street nights....and raise it up a bit for the off-road days?......all in one package.
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Ram-air hoods by jsponagle
Mar 20, 2008 (5:13 am)
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I own a 1997 Chev. Step-side 4x4, 5.7L, where can I pickup a good functional Ram- air hood? Will it direct air into my stock breather housing? Can I use this hood on rainy or snowy days....my truck is a 365 day/year ....not a yard ornament.
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Lifting my GMC by country_boy
Mar 29, 2008 (11:03 pm)
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I have a 00 Sierra 1500 ext cab. I am thinking to put a 3in body lift, add a leaf, and torsion keys. I would like to know if i would need aftermarket shocks and if so what would you recomend?
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Re: Lifting my GMC [country_boy] by obyone
Mar 30, 2008 (12:49 am)
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Replying to: country_boy (Mar 29, 2008 11:03 pm)

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