Suspension/swaying problem..help

joechief711 · 07-27-2006, 03:39 PM

911-need help...please!

I have a 99 tahoe 4-door 2wd 5.7liter. When Im on the interstate just going 40+ mph and hit a bummp the truck feels like it sways left to right and every which way. It feels like a crazy rollercoaster ride. This all started last year which my truck only has 85K miles. I started by replacing all the shocks last year and it didnt fix it. Now just last month I replaced the sway bar bushings and endlinks and the ball joints. Bingo... It still sways and beats me to death when I drive. Please someone help me before I shoot my truck and myself...

75K30 · 07-27-2006, 08:35 PM

You should check all of the suspension mounting points. Every component has a bushing. Does this truck have leaf springs in the rear? I think it does, that being said, have you verified that one of the leaves is not broken, or cracked? These leaves will be very flat, so a broken spring will not be as noticeable as one with more arch. Also consider looking at the front a- arm bushings, and ball joints. Does the truck steer alright?

chevyguy · 07-27-2006, 08:50 PM

Is the ride height adjusted in any way?

07-27-2006, 03:39 PM	#1
joechief711 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1	Suspension/swaying problem..help 911-need help...please! I have a 99 tahoe 4-door 2wd 5.7liter. When Im on the interstate just going 40+ mph and hit a bummp the truck feels like it sways left to right and every which way. It feels like a crazy rollercoaster ride. This all started last year which my truck only has 85K miles. I started by replacing all the shocks last year and it didnt fix it. Now just last month I replaced the sway bar bushings and endlinks and the ball joints. Bingo... It still sways and beats me to death when I drive. Please someone help me before I shoot my truck and myself...

07-27-2006, 08:50 PM	#3
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,555	Is the ride height adjusted in any way? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, Basically useless, But fun to watch when you push them down the stairs.

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07-27-2006, 08:35 PM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,312	You should check all of the suspension mounting points. Every component has a bushing. Does this truck have leaf springs in the rear? I think it does, that being said, have you verified that one of the leaves is not broken, or cracked? These leaves will be very flat, so a broken spring will not be as noticeable as one with more arch. Also consider looking at the front a- arm bushings, and ball joints. Does the truck steer alright?