I just picked up a used 2013 3/4ton (previous TV was a 1/2 ton yukon xl denali). This is my first 3/4 ton truck and I fully expected a stiffer ride with this set up vs that of a 1/2 ton truck however when not towing, Im notcing what seems to be a fair bit of rear end hop when driving through town etc. I always like the feedback here and figure there are lots of folks with far more experience than me so just thought I would see if anyone had any thoughts or ideas (other than you should have bought a "-------".Thanks!

The shocks are junk on GM trucks. They got the compression about right but the rebound is a mile off. Get a new set of Bilsteins and call it a day. You have the best riding truck out there.

Ok, Ive seen a few postings elsewhere about those, just not familiar. Its been 15yrs since I had my tricked out jeep! Do you have to adjust them or anything or do you just install and go?Thanks

They are nonadjustable. Just put them on and go. They also have a lifetime guarantee. They are not the cheapest but they are a very good shock. Mine took about 10K to settle in. After that, they have a good ride.Link

Besides Bilstien shocks, lower your rear tire pressure to about 45 to 50 psi when not towing.

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Turtle_n_Peeps
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016
The shocks are junk on GM trucks. They got the compression about right but the rebound is a mile off.

Get a new set of Bilsteins and call it a day. You have the best riding truck out there.
seekingsummits
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016
Ok, Ive seen a few postings elsewhere about those, just not familiar. Its been 15yrs since I had my tricked out jeep! Do you have to adjust them or anything or do you just install and go?
Thanks
Turtle_n_Peeps
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016
They are nonadjustable. Just put them on and go. They also have a lifetime guarantee.

They are not the cheapest but they are a very good shock. Mine took about 10K to settle in. After that, they have a good ride.

Link
rhagfo
Explorer III
Nov 01, 2016
Besides Bilstien shocks, lower your rear tire pressure to about 45 to 50 psi when not towing.
seekingsummits
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016
Thanks!
ktmrfs
Explorer II
Nov 01, 2016
Turtle n Peeps wrote:
The shocks are junk on GM trucks. They got the compression about right but the rebound is a mile off.

Get a new set of Bilsteins and call it a day. You have the best riding truck out there.

yup, on my 04.5 I swapped the stock units for bilsteins at about 4K miles. On the 2015.5 it was within 100 miles. they make a big difference. It's still a truck with stiff rear springs but the damping is much better.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Nov 01, 2016
rhagfo wrote:
Besides Bilstien shocks, lower your rear tire pressure to about 45 to 50 psi when not towing.

^This. Or even lower. 35-40psi is more than sufficient in an unloaded pickup (depending on tire size).
seekingsummits
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016
Would you guys suggest the 5100s? As far as I can tell the truck is factory height and not lifted
Turtle_n_Peeps
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016
I've got the blue and yellow 4600 on my truck and they work just fine. YMMV.
guidry
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016
I'm guessing you got a short bed! I went from a 2013 short bed Chev to a long bed and what a night and day difference! Exactly the same truck (one ton diesel) but a world of difference in ride, both towing and not towing. You're only hope is better shocks but the ride won't be that much better. Iv'e tried Bilstiens with my short bed and it was a little better but I still had that bounce.