TOWING & OFFROAD PERFORMANCE Towing |Suspension | Wheels | Tires | Drivetrain |where the pavement ends.

New shocks/struts for 2014 Sierra 1500?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 15, 2015 | 09:32 AM
  #1  
smit2732's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: baton rouge, la
Default New shocks/struts for 2014 Sierra 1500?

I just replaced all 4 tires on my 2014 Sierra 1500 with 53K miles.
The damn thing has lost the ride quality it had when new.
I even had the new tires checked again to make sure they were well balanced.
I'm starting to think my shocks and struts are already worn out.
My complaint with the current ride quality isn't new and I thought the new tires would have resolved the issue.
Is is possible that my shocks/struts are already going bad with only 50K miles.

Any recommendations for a good shock/strut replacement??
I want my **** to ride like it did when new.
I've got PSI set to 34-35 on all 4 new continental tires. Same tire as original.

HELP!!
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2015 | 03:25 PM
  #2  
FFDP's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5,282
Likes: 600
From: Rogers, MN
Default

I'd only run new ac delco shocks in it if you want a new ride quality.

And if that doesnt fix it, I'd blame the tires.
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2015 | 07:24 PM
  #3  
GM1697's Avatar
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,568
Likes: 12
From: in MA or SC
Default

Bilsteins
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2015 | 01:06 PM
  #4  
smit2732's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: baton rouge, la
Default

Originally Posted by GM1697
Bilsteins
I'm thinking that's what I'm going to do. They should last more than 50k miles.
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2015 | 01:10 PM
  #5  
smit2732's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: baton rouge, la
Default

I would normally bet that the tires are the problem. But at 75-85mph on a perfectly smooth interstate, the ride is perfect. If problem was tires or balance, that would not be the case.
Originally Posted by FFDP
I'd only run new ac delco shocks in it if you want a new ride quality.

And if that doesnt fix it, I'd blame the tires.
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2015 | 09:17 AM
  #6  
GM1697's Avatar
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,568
Likes: 12
From: in MA or SC
Default

I've had out of balance tires that vibrate only at certain speeds (45 mph)
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2015 | 02:40 PM
  #7  
Mr. Chainsaw's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: St. Louis, MO
Default

being in the repair field, I see shocks and struts go bad between 50-60k all the time. Even monroe recommends checking/replacing them every 50k.
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2015 | 03:36 AM
  #8  
jakenm's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Default

If budget is not a problem, go with Bilstein's or Rancho shocks- http://4wheelonline.com/Rancho_Shocks.334. Monroe and KYB are good replacement shocks as well.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CammedZ71
FUEL SYSTEMS
4
Aug 30, 2015 04:17 AM
cammed06
GMT K2xx Trucks General Discussion
1
Jul 24, 2015 12:09 PM
smit2732
GM Engine & Exhaust Performance
5
Jul 19, 2015 01:43 PM
mrgrim
GMT 800 & Older GM General Discussion
0
Jul 8, 2015 08:12 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:59 AM.