I have the slight vibration on mine but not bad and it comes and goes a little with the road surface.

 

Maybe it's going from an explorer to a ram with 20s? My truck came with 17s and it rode great. I then moved up to 20s and i felt the wheel jerk on every single bump. I changed my computers tire setting with my super chip which improved it; but it is still a rougher ride than before.

 

Huh............."I changed my computers tire setting with my super chip which improved it"

I can't for the life of me figure that one out???

Al

 

Got Hemi, I just now realized your from the Gem city, Hell we are practically nieghbors.

P.S. I'm not sure what your referring to on changing tire settings with your tuner to effect ride quality but,Oh well I'm just glad to see another Buckeye on here.

 

I have change tons of shock/struts, I have seen very few stock strut/shock that weren't bad, And I mean some of these were off vehicles that only had 40k or 50k miles.

 

As you and I know, the only thing a tuner can change on the trucks computer side when it comes to tires is the tire ratio which adjusts the speedo, so...........

 

hes saying he can adjust the tpms with his tuner??? that would be nice.........lol

 

If you are new to pickups in general, going from an explorer to a truck will take a little getting used to. That being said, our trucks should ahve a firm but comfortable ride. I have driven pickups with poor shocks over dirt roads and have experienced what you are describing. Shocks are a definite possibilty.

 

I have something for you to try. It may help. New suspension can take time to break in---or settle---. Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and get 3-4 80lb sand tubes (or the equivalent), and put them in the bed, centered over the rear axle. Then take the truck for a drive. See if that helps.

This pre-loads the rear suspension, and takes it off its normal "empty" condition. I believe you will find it rides much smoother, and balances the the rear to front weight a little better giving you better handling.

I know you shouldn't have to do this with a fairly new vehicle, but, regardless, it really seems to help---especially if you're not accustomed to a "pickup truck" ride.

 

Not sure what everyone's talking about the 20's or the Goodyears. I went from my stock 17's with the Michelins (later got some Les Schwab tires) and now I have 20's with Goodyears, and I didn't notice a change in ride with any of them. My truck rides as smooth as my wifes Kia...except for the bigger bumps. The rear tends to kick out just a bit sometimes.