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Old 09-18-2013, 06:42 PM
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Looking to try and make my truck handle better. Does anybody have any advice? When I changed the shocks, that made the ride a little stiffer but not too noticeable. Anybody know what I should invest in?
 
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if you want handling you should sell it and get a car

if you want better steering you have a couple options
 
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Upgrade the gear box to a Borgeson (sp?) or Red Head.

http://dodgeramsteeringstabilizer.com/

These steering stabilizers are good too.They bolt into the existing sway bar mounts and reduce frame flex, along with stabilizing the gear box and pitman arm.

Note: the upgraded gear box and steering brace will only function correctly if all other steering/ suspension components are good.
 

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Stiffer sway bar, larger wheels with shorter tires for starters.
 
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Take the stacks off, drop the truck 2/4 and put on bigger rims with lower profile tires, and a rear sway bar.

That's a good start
 
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Originally Posted by 98Ramboy
Looking to try and make my truck handle better. Does anybody have any advice? When I changed the shocks, that made the ride a little stiffer but not too noticeable. Anybody know what I should invest in?
What exactly are you looking for? It's a truck, it will never ride like a car. I would start with a basic inspection of your current suspension components. See whats worn and replace. Upgrade bushings to poly, bigger sway bar plus the other things mentioned.
 
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I plan on getting that Rock Solid Ram kit when I put my 5" lift on just to be safe. And dual steering stabalizers when I get 35s.

My rear Hydro 7000s I just got a month ago been blowned two weeks after I got them. Must of got Shi*ty ones or something.
 



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