2023 RST Performance Edition ride too stiff

[Z71-Driver]

Just got a new 2023 RST Performance Edition………went on a long cross country drive……new it would be stiff, but it’s just too much for my back. What’s cheaper? Converting suspension and all associated parts (tires/rims etc) or just selling and getting a Z71 ? It only has 1300 miles……pristine condition.

 

[Banks22]

Rims and tires aren’t going to help much, you’d have to get a Z71 with air ride to make any difference. Sport edition RST has magnetic ride.

 

[avalonandl]

There should be a Touring mode

 

[Polo08816]

Just got a new 2023 RST Performance Edition………went on a long cross country drive……new it would be stiff, but it’s just too much for my back. What’s cheaper? Converting suspension and all associated parts (tires/rims etc) or just selling and getting a Z71 ? It only has 1300 miles……pristine condition.

My thought would be the 22" wheels/tires, but I'm curious if there's something wrong with your struts/shocks.

 

[R32driver]

According to a chevy promo video I just watched it has lowered suspension and the tahoe pursuit vehicle chassis (maybe beefier frame and harder bushings or something like that?) so it's clearly much more performance oriented so you're probably better off trading it in on something else if the ride is too stiff. We have the basic suspension on our yukon with no air or magride and I personally think it rides fantastic. One of if not the best riding vehicle I've been in. Soaks up the bumps and just floats along. We also have 20" rims with bigger more aggressive AT tires so that helps quite a bit too

 

[StephenPT]

Basics first - have you checked the tire pressure?

Usually they ship them with high pressure and it could very likely not have been aired down during PDI.

 

[Marky Dissod]

Just got a new 2023 RST Performance Edition.
Went on a long cross country drive. Knew it would be stiff, but it’s just too much for my back.
What’s cheaper?
Converting suspension and all associated parts (tires / rims etc), or just selling and getting a Z71?
It only has 1300 miles, pristine condition.

If you were truly interested in keeping it, I'd START by buying the smallest wheels and the commensurate tires to keep the speedo accurate. That will soften the ride SOME.
If not enough, change the springs and shocks next. Then again, what if that's not enough for you?

If you can absorb the cost - money AND time - of buying a different vehicle, and are not 'attached' to the RST Performance Edition, you might be happier selling it, assuming you buy something more accommodating to your spine.

 

[Tahoe14]

I would also recommend that you take a long test drive before you buy.

 

[Polo08816]

My thought would be the 22" wheels/tires, but I'm curious if there's something wrong with your struts/shocks.

If you were truly interested in keeping it, I'd START by buying the smallest wheels and the commensurate tires to keep the speedo accurate. That will soften the ride SOME.
If not enough, change the springs and shocks next. Then again, what if that's not enough for you?

If you can absorb the cost - money AND time - of buying a different vehicle, and are not 'attached' to the RST Performance Edition, you might be happier selling it, assuming you buy something more accommodating to your spine.

So I took another look at this and it appears as if the RST Performance Edition comes with the 20" wheels/tires.

 

[DuraYuk]

Id trade it. It's a hard trim to come by so you won't lose much if any on the deal.

No sense in trying to dumb down the performance model.

 

[Tahoered]

Remove that heavy GM-Brembo brake package kit and install the normal OEM brake, rotors and pads. Those things are heavy as hell! I added them to my 6.2 RST and feel a difference in ride quality. Still smooth but I feel more road imperfections than before. I believe the RST sport edition comes with 20 inch wheels and not 22 so wheel size is not a big factor here. The regular versions of this truck on 22s ride smooth.

 

[EddieC]

We picked Z71 specifically for the taller sidewall 18" tires.
And we have always put Michelin Defender LTX tires (not AT) on our Tahoes and they are quiet, capable and very comfortable.
They are more expensive than others but last a very long time and get the job done.

 

[shekmark]

I would test drive a different version and if better, trade. Don’t mess with your truck’s suspension and brakes. At the very least it will mess with resale if it’s detectable, and you could go through all tha parts changes to see little difference. Magnetic ride shocks are simple super responsive, so my guess is it’s the stiffer chassis and springs. maybe the tires too. My Z71 has air suspension and magnetic ride and is nearly as smooth as my friends S class Benze. Amazing.