Notices

ride quality ? sydwayz

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-26-2021, 05:02 PM
  #1  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 8,897
Received 4,620 Likes on 1,324 Posts
Default ride quality ? sydwayz

It`s still a bouncy house ride in the back, been talking with Carli and Kelderman and they keep recommending lift kits.
Why do I need a lift kit for a better ride?
I don`t want the truck any higher so it seems I may be out of luck.
Any other products out there ? or cutting the stock springs to soften the ride ?
ICDEDPPL is offline  
Old 05-26-2021, 06:45 PM
  #2  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 8,897
Received 4,620 Likes on 1,324 Posts
Default

This seems reasonable :Thuren Coils - https://www.cjcoffroad.com/products/...fcbb2611&_ss=r (.5” or 1.75” options)

Fox 2.0 IFP Front/Rear Shocks - https://www.cjcoffroad.com/products/...7f60842a&_ss=r
ICDEDPPL is offline  
Old 05-26-2021, 07:09 PM
  #3  
Registered
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 503
Received 26 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

1,000 pounds in the rear bumper area or four big girls in the back will smooth out the ride.
30ftpanther is offline  
Old 05-26-2021, 08:41 PM
  #4  
Registered
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 2,886
Received 144 Likes on 96 Posts
Default

I have the Fox 2.0 on my Z71 and would recommend steering clear of them. A pain to set up, delicate threads, and mine popped a seal and puked it’s guts out.
Baja Rooster is offline  
Old 05-26-2021, 11:22 PM
  #5  
Forum Regulator
VIP Member
 
Sydwayz's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Worldwide
Posts: 23,878
Received 1,250 Likes on 543 Posts
Default

I wanted a lift kit, which is why I went with Carli. To my knowledge, no one makes a replacement rear leaf spring pack for the Ram 3500 which is not a lift.
You could consider buying the rear Carli leaf pack and having them de-arched.

The Carli leaf spring kit for the Ram 3500 that I run is actually 20% softer than the 2500's COIL springs. Air bags are a must to get your towing/cargo capacity back.

But the first thing I would do is air down your tires. When I am not towing, I run about 43psi in my 35" tires on 20" rims. And my truck rides A M A Z I N G. I wish I had more excuses to drive it.
You could also consider going to a slightly bigger OD tire, with additional side wall to cushion the bumps.
Sydwayz is offline  
The following users liked this post:
ICDEDPPL (05-27-2021)
Old 05-27-2021, 09:41 AM
  #6  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
 
NWfreerider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sagle, ID / Gig Harbor, WA
Posts: 328
Received 133 Likes on 67 Posts
Default

Like Sydwayz said, lowering tire pressure for daily driving will make the biggest difference. It is not necessary to run max psi when the truck is unloaded.
NWfreerider is offline  
The following users liked this post:
ICDEDPPL (05-27-2021)
Old 05-27-2021, 10:14 AM
  #7  
Registered
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 2,886
Received 144 Likes on 96 Posts
Default

I use to beat my teeth out with 50# in my tires. Dropped to 35# and it’s like a new truck. I replaced the BFG with Falcon WildPeaks and they’re the best riding tire I’ve ever had on a truck.
Baja Rooster is offline  
Old 05-27-2021, 11:25 AM
  #8  
SB
Registered
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: On A Dirt Floor
Posts: 13,636
Received 3,182 Likes on 1,437 Posts
Default

We have lots of wash board dirt roads around here. I lower air psi on cust trucks all the time when going on road tests as I hate my brain being rattled.
Yes, I tell’m so they don't go hooking up some mega weight load without me or they putting air back in.

Last edited by SB; 05-27-2021 at 12:13 PM.
SB is offline  
The following users liked this post:
ICDEDPPL (05-27-2021)
Old 05-27-2021, 12:11 PM
  #9  
Registered
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Posts: 6,741
Received 1,399 Likes on 780 Posts
Default

Ok I can't help it, what are you a girly man? Suck it up butter cup!

LOL

Couldn't help it, just messing with you.
Wildman_grafix is offline  
Old 05-27-2021, 04:20 PM
  #10  
Registered
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Argyle, TX
Posts: 1,631
Received 9 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

dude its a 1 ton dually!! I feel your pain. Had a 17 ram 3500. I dropped tire psi and it rode a lot better, big change was when I changed tires after wearing the stockers out. granted I did a leveling kit and 35s but the ride was big difference.
JPD Motorsports is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.