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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 5:34 PM
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I have a 2011 silverado 1500 4 door two wheel drive truck . My father in law has a 2008 texas edition 1500 two wheel drive , his truck rides like a cadillac compared to mine. Is suspension different in two trucks or something ? We both have 20" wheels and same tires Thanks, Jeff
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 11:21 PM
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There are differences in the suspension, but, it's probably that you have stiffer Shocks on yours. They make Adjustable Shocks (you set the stiffness).
If you get a set of these, you probably can make it ride like a Cadillac, and then like a truck should that's shocked for carrying an intended load.
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 11:28 PM
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It maybe your tires.Newer tires always ride better.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 1:31 PM
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Yea, and I think they run faster after you wash them.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 1:51 PM
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go to your glove box and compare the build sheets. there are multiple suspension builds I'm betting.
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