Suburban shakes on Highway

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JCMeltz

Discussion Starter · Jan 30, 2018

Hello
I have a 2003 Chevy Suburban 2500 4x4 with 8.1lt engine .411 gearing, 110k miles. I have owned this truck for a while and have always had a little shake on the highway and at varying speeds over the years. It bothers me.

I just put new Nankang tires I got cheap from Walmart on and it's shaking more than my old, worn out Yokahama. I also powder coated the rims black, but I'm not sure if that is the problem or not. I have had it balanced twice and the last time it was one of the modern high speed balance machine only some tire places have. The balancer said I needed to change my steering arms and bushings. My mechanic said no. Wondering if I just bought bad tires or the newly powder coated, old custom 20" rims could be the problem??

I like the truck and the 454 engine, but I would like it to drive better on the highway. Up to 50 mph everything is fine, at 65 the cab, passenger seat and even a drink in the cup holder start shaking. The steering is a little lose but not bad for an old truck. No excessive shake in the steering wheel. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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JCMeltz

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 7, 2018

Thanks for the input. I will look into U joints and hope that's the problem.

I was told if it was the drive shaft, it would shake all the time. My shake varies and is bad at 65mph, but smooth's out above that???

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JCMeltz

Discussion Starter · #13 · Apr 18, 2018

Good news for me. I went to the local dealer Bomnin Chevy here in Miami to try a second round of Road Force Balancing. Even though I had this done recently, I want to try it again as the mechanic I used before left me feeling uneasy. The dealer said 3 of the tires were completely out of balance. The car drives better now then it ever has. I don't normally go to a dealer for service, but this time a $53 bill solved the problem.

I had a feeling the mechanic sales guy I used before was just trying to sell me on replacing tires rods and a whole bunch of other parts to run up the bill. Shame on you. Thanks to Mike at Bomnin Chevy, my car just needed a honest balancing, nothing else was recommended.

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