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04 Limited has poor ride quality

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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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I've got an 04 Limited with 90,000 miles on it and the ride sucks! I've replaced all the shocks with Monroe less than 5k ago. All other suspension parts look go. The ride just isn't very smooth.

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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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I would have a professional look at it. Your torsion bars or othe rsusoension components such as the busings may be worn. Describe what "poor ride" means and also your set-up. Do you have factory wheels and tires? Are you ridin on 24's?
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Well, the ride is rough over bumps of any kind the body shakes and rolls. Only nice road gives a good ride. Stock rims and standard size tires on this 4.7l model.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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It could be that the bushings need replaced within the suspension,
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Thanks everyone. I'll have it checked.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by NormanB
I've got an 04 Limited with 90,000 miles on it and the ride sucks! I've replaced all the shocks with Monroe less than 5k ago. All other suspension parts look go. The ride just isn't very smooth.

Any ideas?

Thanks

It maybe too late but my ride improved greatly with Bilsteins
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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+1 on the Bils.

Those Monroe shocks are shot. To small for such a heavy ride.

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