Mark Johnson

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Hey guys- as many of you know I've recently picked up a 2006 ECSB Sierra. I love the truck, but it feels loose and floaty. Right now I have new shocks on the way but I wonder about the A-/ Control Arm bushings. what can I check to verify that I need new bushings?
And are trucks really this doggy with 3.42 gears?

TXsilverado

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jack it up, lock the steering wheel and try and turn the front tires left and right. if the a-arm moves any the bushings are bad. that's how i check on my RZR anyways lol. rock the tire up and down to check your hub bearings and the bushings on the rear suspension can be a visual thing.

Mark Johnson

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Thanks TX. Have shocks comming in on Teusday, I'll check when I'm down there. I love the idea of having new bushings from like energy suspension just not too crazy about what it would take..........

TIM Z

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Spot on correct , this is how I check also .


I wish I had a RZR , they are bad ***.

Mark Johnson

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Gonna do that- truck 88k on the clock. Good lookin' truck, Tim- what kind of drop ya got? I have a drop on the back burner for my steed.......

LPCWS6

HIT THE DECK!!!! busings some caps........Oh wait.......never mind

Mark Johnson

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yeah- I see it now, misspell................

Mark Johnson

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Got the shocks on, less vibration on the road- think tires may need balancing. Truck holds turns alot better. Tuned with HP Tuners really impressed what the 3.42 gears can do with those big 265/70R17's via the little LM7....................