I have 2014 Tahoe LS with ZW7 "Premium smooth ride" option. The rear shocks are self-leveling Nivomat type. I generally like the ride, however it becomes quite harsh on the "laundry board" type of surface. I'd like it more plush.
I'very been thinking about replacing stock Nivomats with something like Gabriel Ultra Truck G-Force shock that has mechanical variable damping ability. Together with stock "softer then normal" springs it should give me desired smoothness.
However, stock springs are soft because Nivomat shocks have load-bearing ability. So the truck should sink some in the rear after the switch to G-Force. But the rear of the truck sits quite a bit higher then front in stock configuration. I will never tow anything or haul heavy loads. So the truck might get leveled in the process, not that I care too much about aesthetics. I am mostly concerned with the handling after I switch shocks. Would non-Nivomat type shocks with stock springs be detrimental in that regard?
Thank you for your thoughts!
I'very been thinking about replacing stock Nivomats with something like Gabriel Ultra Truck G-Force shock that has mechanical variable damping ability. Together with stock "softer then normal" springs it should give me desired smoothness.
However, stock springs are soft because Nivomat shocks have load-bearing ability. So the truck should sink some in the rear after the switch to G-Force. But the rear of the truck sits quite a bit higher then front in stock configuration. I will never tow anything or haul heavy loads. So the truck might get leveled in the process, not that I care too much about aesthetics. I am mostly concerned with the handling after I switch shocks. Would non-Nivomat type shocks with stock springs be detrimental in that regard?
Thank you for your thoughts!