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04 Dodge ram Suspension HELP!!

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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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OK i dont no if you guys are having the same problem but it seems like my rams suspension IS S***. Man everytime im on the freeway it feels like im riding waves and its very uncomfortable. Not only that but lets say some roads are jacked up instead of me having a smooth ride I feel the nicks, and bumps in the road.

NOw what do you guys think that problem would be?? the shocks? I mean i have been trying to look for a question similiar to mine but its hard to find them..... If you guys can plzz help me out with this problem give me some pointers where to start my investigation not only that but let me know some good after market products that can make this truckhave a smoooooother ride... thanks!

2004 dodge ram 1500
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Put a couple of hundred pounds of something in the bed, then see what it does.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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my 03 2 wheel drive rides about the same. I think its just normal since ive got all new shocks. [/align]
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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yeah, i did notice that the dodges ride a little rougher then the competition, but that didnt matter to me when i purchased the truck. the weight in the back is a good idea, i would try that first.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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Yea mine rides like butt also...seems to be the norm from what I read around here
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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I put a set of Rancho shocks on my 07 Ram 1500 withina few months of buying the truck and it madea BIG difference. So try QUALITY shock absorbers...

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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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My '02 rides the same way. I thought it might be the factory shocks, so I bought a set of Bilsteins. They helped, but not by much.....
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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It's called a pickup truck. It isnt a luxury car. Better shocks help.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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I dont really know what to say because my lifted 04 rides pretty good. It has the same ride as my buddys f150. maybe you should try putting aftermarket shocks and also keep in mind that it is a truck not a caddy
 
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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I installed the 9-way adjustable Rancho 9000 series on our 04 2500 and I loved them. Made a huge difference. Ran them on 5 with heavier & larger tires & rims for winter- but on 5 with stock tires & wheels it made it ride like a 1500. When we pulled the 30' camper I put them on 9-worked like a champ- a setting for everything. Our new powerwagon rides better yet w/stock setup.
 
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