Also, make sure that weights are on both sides of the wheel. I find that you get a finer balanced wheel that way, although some shops only add weights to the inner side of the wheel for appearance sake, unless you ask them to add necessary weights to both sides of the wheel for the best wheel balance job possible..

 

I'm going on the assumption you are referring to just a harsh ride as opposed to a balance issue/vibration some are talking about.

Cheap shocks, military tires.....of course it's going to be a rough ride. Those tires I'd say are at least 25 ply, meant for a 5 ton vehicle....lol....NO flex at all. Ask yourself, did it ride like that before these tires/wheels were installed? I'd say on your truck it's probably like riding around on solid rubber tires. I'd try to air down to a point where you can get some sidewall flex and see if that improves the ride, otherwise you might have to just get used to it.

 

Big heavy tires, cheap shocks. That is why you have a bumpy ride. The heavier tires will magnify every bump you hit. Just nature of the beast. Better shocks might help, but, I wouldn't hold my breath on that. Tossing about 5-600 pounds of something or other in the bed will probably smooth you out a bit, but, bite into your gas mileage. I know my 3/4 ton truck rides like... well... a truck.... when empty, but, with a load on, it's nice, smooth, and comfy. Of course, I don't have any real desire to leave a ton of dirt in the bed, just for a bit o' ride comfort.

Edit: Ninjaed by Mr. Keaton.

 

 

Wow, thanks everyone! I have around 40 psi in these tires, and they say 6 ply, but they're as hard to plug as my Dad's 8 ply. On good roads, they ride fine. The problem is around here, less than 5% of roads are that good. Bearings, ball joints, everything's in good shape. I know little about shocks, but I think maybe all this work killed them really quickly? Don't get me wrong, I know this is a truck. And it will never float along the road. But I'd like to smooth it out some. What do you recommend?

 

Whatever you're willing to spend. I've had good luck with Monroe gas matics. Asking about what shocks to get is like asking about what tires/muffler/tuner/etc. Everyone will have their own opinion.

 

I personally don't know or understand if good quality shocks will give these trucks a much nicer ride. Smooth ride and solid front axle don't go together very well.

 

+1....

 

It seems to me that the problem is that this suspension was intended for wheels 1/3 the weight of mine. I'm looking for ways to help. I have thought about remote reservoir shocks, adjustable shocks, even a fluid balancing media in the tires.

 

Or, go back to stock wheels/tires meant for your truck and avoid throwuing money at a problem I dont think will go away with fancy shocks.