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Offline Rockin77

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bouncy suspension
« on: March 05, 2008, 12:22:29 am »
I have a 77 gmc high sierra 3/4 and when i hit bumps my truck hit real stiff. and i bounce up. Do i need new shock or what?? thanx
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: bouncy suspension
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2008, 05:16:43 am »
Half the bounce is probably in your factory trampoline seat. I remember those days! lol
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Offline bigtee72

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Re: bouncy suspension
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2008, 07:08:43 am »
New shocks wouldn't be a bad idea. Depends on how old the ones on it now are. I had a 3/4 ton '79 chevy and that thing was awful with bumps even after new shocks.
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Re: bouncy suspension
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2008, 07:12:36 am »
I agree new shocks wouldn't hurt but you have to remember its a truck, not a Caddy. Its supposed to ride rough as a cob.
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Re: bouncy suspension
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2008, 05:19:49 pm »
Seriously, If you have a factory bench those things are like ejector seats. Half of the bounce goes away with a better quality seat.
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Offline Rockin77

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Re: bouncy suspension
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2008, 01:43:13 am »
what kinda seats do you suggest??
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Re: bouncy suspension
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2008, 07:38:50 am »
I'd rather sit on a milk crate and a pillow over the factory bench seat but Qualitex makes a great seat.
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