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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Got a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4. It feels like you are on a boat swaying side to side. Put new shocks on...no change. All the suspension is good. sway bars and bushings are good. Cranked up the torsion bars..helped but still sways. I can't seem to figure out what the problem is. Any help would be great.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 03:49 AM
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aftermarket rear sway bar I've heard is the chit! I myself haven't done it (yet). but might be what you're looking for
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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Shocks won't help with body roll. A RSB will help a bunch. Guess it's possible the springs are not up to snuff any more.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by asimpson97d
Got a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4. It feels like you are on a boat swaying side to side.

Well...You are in a boat. It's not by any means a sports car nor an SRT! I think you are driving too hard for what it's made for. However, I would add a Hellwig rear swaybar. It would help out a lot.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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springs might be loosening up after so long. add an aftermarket sway bar, will do wonders for you.

btw, what type of shocks did you get?
 
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