Dealing with bow wave

stationaryfulltimer wrote:
When I get pushed, it feels like it get pushed as one. I think the Strait-Line is really doing its job well.

I hate the 1500-2500 question, since I seem to always get yelled at for this. Technically, as the truck shipped from the factory 20 years ago, it was a 1500. Now, everything except the frame is now 2500 or 3500 parts. I try to not claim it's as strong and as good as a 3500, but it's definitely not a puny 1500 either...

The hitch is a Reese Strait-Line hitch with 1500 pound bars. The Strait-Line part includes built-in sway control. I need to pull a link or two to get the 100 pounds I'm short back on the front axle, but I'm already at the minimum links showing, so I need to tilt the head some.

As for pictures, they'll have to wait. I have a couple at home that I can possibly post.

I know exactly what you are talking about here!

I have had many 70's and 80's cars/trucks and that light steering is status quo for them.

However, there should not be a loss of control. Can you be dealing with a worn steering box or any other lose steering?

does it feel like the front end is on roller skates when vehicles pass? Is that an accurate description?

You may have already answered the tire question. Are the tires by chance Mud Terrain tires? They don't handle that great towing big trailers. Also, how are the sway bars on the Suburban?

Thanks!

Jeremiah