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I have a 2001 2500 5.9 Magnum. I replaced the following all 4 balljoints with Moog, Moog track bar, all new tie rods, and and new shocks. It rides now like there is no shocks. I know it's a truck and it won't ride super smooth but I feel literally everything. What else could it be? I did put a leveling kit on it but the shocks have travel.
 
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Is it bouncy? Or does it ride like there are no springs, just solid mounts? What shocks did you put on? Do you still have 3/4 ton springs in front?
 
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Is it bouncy? Or does it ride like there are no springs, just solid mounts? What shocks did you put on? Do you still have 3/4 ton springs in front?
It's not bouncy just rides like there are no springs or shocks. Monroe shocks
 
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My 3/4 ton is like that...... it is STIFF. Did it just start this after you changed the shocks? How were the old shocks?
 
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My 3/4 ton is like that...... it is STIFF. Did it just start this after you changed the shocks? How were the old shocks?
It ride like that before the shocks we're really bad you could push it down with one finger and it would stay there. I just feel everything and I thought you could get it to ride somewhat smoother
 
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Depends on what springs you have..... I know my truck rides like a friggin cadillac when it's loaded, but, beats the snot out of you when empty.
 
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Depends on what springs you have..... I know my truck rides like a friggin cadillac when it's loaded, but, beats the snot out of you when empty.
I have the 01 FSM, now mind you I was three sheets to the wind and skimmed over it, and couldn't find a way to tell the difference between the 1500 and 2500 diesel springs. Is there a way?
 
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My guess would be diameter of the wire. No clue what the specs are though.
 
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My guess would be diameter of the wire. No clue what the specs are though.
If that is true is guess I have the 2500 diesel springs lol
 




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