99'Subourbon
Longroof NOOA Member
Hey guys,
Long story short, I need new shocks to improve ride comfort. I've already replaced all UCA/LCA bushings with energy suspensions, and completed redid the front suspension with moog parts (Ball joins, sleeves, pitman arm, stabilizer, etc). This greatly improved the handling and firmness/crispness, however, the suburban still feels like you are riding in a M1 Abrams. My wife absolutely loathes the ride, and wants me to get rid of the burb (which I refuse to do). It is my family hauler, so as much as I would like it to be my off-road/expedition vehicle, I have to be realistic.
In my situation, I'm 2" higher from crank and blocks, and running 33's. I will be adding a 3" body lift soon, and putting on 35's.
I was set on ordering Monroe Reflexes or Sensatracs, but when I called them, they said they wouldn't fit due to my increased height, and they don't offer anything else that is longer.
I already have yellow/blue bilsteins, but I am not sure how long they have been on there, or if they are factory. When i redid my suspension, I tested them and they compressed pretty easily by hand (took some effort, but for a shock). I've had bilsteins before, and as much as I like them, they are too stiff for the wife/family.
What are my options? I would really like to go with Monroe's - but according to the rep, that isn't an option. Don't know how accurate that is, she didn't seem all that knowledgeable.
Thanks!
Long story short, I need new shocks to improve ride comfort. I've already replaced all UCA/LCA bushings with energy suspensions, and completed redid the front suspension with moog parts (Ball joins, sleeves, pitman arm, stabilizer, etc). This greatly improved the handling and firmness/crispness, however, the suburban still feels like you are riding in a M1 Abrams. My wife absolutely loathes the ride, and wants me to get rid of the burb (which I refuse to do). It is my family hauler, so as much as I would like it to be my off-road/expedition vehicle, I have to be realistic.
In my situation, I'm 2" higher from crank and blocks, and running 33's. I will be adding a 3" body lift soon, and putting on 35's.
I was set on ordering Monroe Reflexes or Sensatracs, but when I called them, they said they wouldn't fit due to my increased height, and they don't offer anything else that is longer.
I already have yellow/blue bilsteins, but I am not sure how long they have been on there, or if they are factory. When i redid my suspension, I tested them and they compressed pretty easily by hand (took some effort, but for a shock). I've had bilsteins before, and as much as I like them, they are too stiff for the wife/family.
What are my options? I would really like to go with Monroe's - but according to the rep, that isn't an option. Don't know how accurate that is, she didn't seem all that knowledgeable.
Thanks!