Which Tahoe suspension is best?? Autoride?? Stabilitrak??
Question:
We will soon order a new Tahoe (or Yukon) and wonder whether the premium suspension or the Z71 would be best for us. We will drive about 5,000 miles per year mostly highway. May never go offroad. We live in the mountains of northcentral PA. The only trailering is a 2-place snowmobile trailer to PA and Quebec. Rarely would carry a heavy load in the truck. We like the Z71 features otherwise but wonder if the suspension would be too rough for everyday use and trips without a trailer. Comments, especially from people who are familiar with both suspensions, are appreciated. Also, have heard some very negative comments about Autoride. Any comments on Autoride?? Also Stabilitrak?? Thanks.
Response:
You would be wasting your money on anything other than the standard suspension if your use is as you say. Just to be sure, go and drive one with each suspension. Autoride is for folks who do both highway and rough road driving, as it automatically adjust the shock settings. The Z71 suspension has stiffer springs and shocks, which would give you a stiffer ride on the highway. The rear shocks will automatically level the truck with the standard suspension, to handle and weight you may carry. Jerry H. – Retired GMC sales manager – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > We will soon order a new Tahoe (or Yukon) and wonder whether the > premium suspension or the Z71 would be best for us. > We will drive about 5,000 miles per year mostly highway. May never go > offroad. We live in the mountains of northcentral PA. The only > trailering is a 2-place snowmobile trailer to PA and Quebec. Rarely > would carry a heavy load in the truck. > We like the Z71 features otherwise but wonder if the suspension would > be too rough for everyday use and trips without a trailer. > Comments, especially from people who are familiar with both > suspensions, are appreciated. > Also, have heard some very negative comments about Autoride. Any > comments on Autoride?? Also Stabilitrak?? > Thanks.
