popping and poor ride

[redbeardmcg]

I have a 97 Jimmy 4x4 with 110k on it, and the suspension needs some lovin. If i put my left foot on the floorboard while driving I can feel a popping, or clicking underneath my foot. What could this be? Overall, the ride quality is shit, what can I do to improve it? What kind of shocks, etc.. will make my ride more enjoyable?

I go on 1000 + mile rides from Mass to Indiana all the time so I need a nice, dependable suspension. Any and all advice helps, I only get a few more paychecks before I go back to Indiana, so i need to spend them wisely.

Thanks!

[redbeardmcg]

Oh ya, it also leans slightly to the left, what could this be?

[Like_A_Rock]

broken shock causes both the popping and the poor ride, you can go to any parts store and ask them what kind of shocks are the best, they'll hook ya up

[NCHEVYHEVN]

Maybe something with the torsion bar since u said it leans and u can feel it under your foot.

[redbeardmcg]

Thanks. Get paycheck today will replace both front shocks. Do i need to replace whole tortion bar? I know nothing suspension wise. Can build an engine but dont know a tie rod from a control arm.

Thanks

[BravadaAWD]

Check into torsion bar mounts, they were a problem on the first gen 4x4. See if you can get a shop to check them, if bad replace yourself. A shop manual would be a wise investment.