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Old Jul 22, 2023 | 04:54 PM
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Default Suspension hitting hard

1997 Ram 1500 4x4

So it’s hard to describe front end bounces of chatters.
the cab it’s bouncing just feel the axle or tires moving around. All low speed cracks/ bumps are felt.

New stuff
Thuren track bar
4 bilstein shocks 4600
synergy t type up grade
upr / lower control arms
Rancho stabilizer
toyo 265/75/16 tires
blue top steering gear box
new rear u joints

its mind blowing how bad it rides!

I almost think it is could springs I need.
115,000 miles on it
 
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Old Jul 22, 2023 | 04:59 PM
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Springs are about all that's left.... Though at that mileage, unless the truck was heavily abused, it shouldn't need 'em.....
 
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Old Jul 22, 2023 | 07:26 PM
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How are ball joints and wheel bearings?

Beyond that it almost sounds like bump steer or the beginnings of DW. Can you dial caster up?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2023 | 09:50 AM
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How are ball joints and wheel bearings?
X2. "The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 5 characters." Really?
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Old Jul 23, 2023 | 10:13 AM
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Are you the guy with a bunch of lifted ram trucks and steering issues recently?

Only two things that ever affected suspension for me were shocks and tire pressures.
 
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