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'99 GMC Sierra Shocks Horrible!
I own a 99 GMC Sierra Half Ton 4WD and Purchased
the Off-Road Chassis Equip Package. I was told by
the Sales Manager that this Package would have the
Upgraded Billstein Shocks (But instead learned that
that GM stopped using Billsteins and went to their
own. I can shake my truck back-and -forth and when
I let go, my truck moves back and forth 5 to 6
times on it's own. Anyone know the name of the GM
President and GMC President, as I would like to
write him a letter. I do like everything on the
truck, but the horrible shocks!
the Off-Road Chassis Equip Package. I was told by
the Sales Manager that this Package would have the
Upgraded Billstein Shocks (But instead learned that
that GM stopped using Billsteins and went to their
own. I can shake my truck back-and -forth and when
I let go, my truck moves back and forth 5 to 6
times on it's own. Anyone know the name of the GM
President and GMC President, as I would like to
write him a letter. I do like everything on the
truck, but the horrible shocks!
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Even though we think of all these trucks as the same, a regular cab is a different truck than an extended cab, same for long bed versus short bed etc. And don't forget that springs influence how stiff the ride feels also.
Still no resolution to my body squeak problem. I called customer satisfaction this week, and they contacted the dealer, the dealer told them that he didn’t know how to fix it. They continue to resist my suggestion that they start replacing hardware. They said they will have to contact the factory where the truck was built to see how they constructed that part of the truck. Does this sound like B.S. or what? At one point customer satisfaction told me that sometimes defects like this occur, and there is nothing that can be done. What kind of answer is this to give a customer from a company who's motto is "Do one thing and do it right?"
Way better ride than the Z-71
..it did seem quite mushy when I drove one last (99 1/2 ton)
Tim
I got some red Z-71 shocks, and it is better, but still too soft. This truck rides softer that any car I have ever owned.
Are Bilsteins firmer?
Mike
The new, takeoff shock's cost $35-50 apiece. Much less than the dealer price for the shocks.
If you want, I will give a name and Tel # and they can ship a set to you.
Mike
Snowbowl Ski resort parking lot is horizontal 6 miles from my house and 2,000 ft vertical, up......
Snowbowl Ski resort parking lot is horizontal 6 miles from my house and 2,000 ft vertical, up......
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