Improving ride on 3/4 ton suspension
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Improving ride on 3/4 ton suspension
I just bought a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 and I love it. I think it has the original shocks with 40,000 on the odometer. It rides a little rough which I figured it would, would replacing the shocks improve the ride? If so what is the best brand and type of shock?
Bill
Bill
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Hammer is a broken record on this topic. But it's the truth.
A 3/4 ton truck always rides rough, but the shocks will improve the ride a bit.
And while your 2001 is technically a 2nd gen I can still say: Welcome to DF.
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How much money do you wanting to put into fixing your rough ride? If money's no object you can install a full air-ride suspension that can be aired down to ride nice when empty and aired up for heavy loads. I was looking at doing front and rear air-ride on my 01 2500. Just couldn't pull the trigger on a $4000 bill.
More than likely a new set of shocks will help but your truck will never ride like a Chevy with its IFS.
More than likely a new set of shocks will help but your truck will never ride like a Chevy with its IFS.
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Well, my chevy was short wheelbase, short box reg cab. It had the offroad suspension and it was pretty rough. My truck is smoother per say because it's not a rattle box but the shocks are very stiff and the truck itself bounces all over, but the impact is absorbed.
I was just asking because some of the upgraded shocks with nitrogen or whatever are very quick to respond and can obtain a softer ride quailty compared to stock shocks which need to be super stiff because they are delayed in response time.
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Rough Ride
I have a 1998 Dodge 2500, Cummins diesel. The ride is extremely rough mostly the rear. Appears to still be stock rear suspension, the truck now has 262,000 plus. I am willing to give up a little load capacity, i mainly need the trucks towing capacity for my boat. any suggestions, is appreciated.