[HAWAIIPANAMA]

Does anyone else veer to the left or right when hitting multiple small bumps? It feels like the shocks are bad and not keeping the tires on the road. I noticed this with the stock tires and rims and hoped that changing them with wider tires would help but it still happens. I am not driving fast either, this is going about 25 - 35 MPH. Is this natural or should I have this looked at?

Mahalo

 

[demobud]

I get the same thing. I have been in to the dealer to work ont this. They said the shocks were fine and to get used to the way the truck drives. heck, my 3500 Chevy didn't bounc like my Armada. I went to NTB to see if I could get some Monroe Reflex struts, they told me the parts had to come from the dealer and they would run around 1200.00! I think I have had just about enough smoke blowing...

 

[FL_Crushin]

Wheel hop and veering

The 'mada is built with a full ladder frame and a relatively 'stiff' suspension compared to other SUV's/Trucks. This gives you the ability to tow more, less body roll, as well as gives the vehicle more stability in cornering and in emergency situations. Unfortunately it results in some wheel hop/veering over multiple bumps like railroad tracks etc. The truck weighs just under 5600#. The alternative is to go with less stiff springs and ultimately end up with a more comfortable, but less safe and capable vehicle.

 

[HAWAIIPANAMA]

Thank you both for the info. Atleast now I know I am not crazy or imagining this. My Grand Cherokee definitely never gave me a ride like this and that was one of the worst vehicles I have ever owned.

 

[BlakSpyda]

This is one of the gives in a "Give and Take" situation. But it is not a bad one, just an inconvenience for having a better hauling and safety capacity!

 

[HAWAIIPANAMA]

Very true. Does not bother me that much but makes my wife a little nervous. The give and take I can live with, especially when I push on the pedal