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Does anyone know how to make the Hemi a smoother ride ?

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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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I was just wondering if anyone knew how to make the Hemi a more smoother ride without messing with the height of the truck ?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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throw some weight in the back of the bed.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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Default RE: Does anyone know how to make the Hemi a smoother ride ?

Replace the cheap stock shocks with some good quality aftermarket shocks.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Drop the tire pressure down several pounds when not towing or hauling (for example, from 35 to 32 or even 30 pounds). This can make a BIG difference with some truck/tire combos.

All the best.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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get a dakota.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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I think the Dakota comment was unnecessary and immature.

I agree about the aftermarket shocks, though. I'm going to invest in some KYB's pretty soon myself.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 03:12 AM
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drive on smoother pavement and avoid potholes if you can
 
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 03:16 AM
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get a dakota.
well if you do that then the next thread might read something like this:

"why doesnt my truck have *****"

or

"my dodge ram was neuterd"

or

"One of these day my truck will grow up"

or

" Why cant I tow this??????"

or

" ....But the salesman said it would do everthing the ram would"

or

"pint sized and half the pleasure"
 
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 06:18 AM
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ORIGINAL: Hemi_Chris

I think the Dakota comment was unnecessary and immature.

I agree about the aftermarket shocks, though. I'm going to invest in some KYB's pretty soon myself.
lol, accualy the dakota's are way smoother ride, we have one and yes its smoother, i aggree


ORIGINAL: HEMI_OFF_ROAD

well if you do that then the next thread might read something like this:

"why doesnt my truck have *****"

or

"my dodge ram was neuterd"

or

"One of these day my truck will grow up"

or

" Why cant I tow this??????"

or

" ....But the salesman said it would do everthing the ram would"

or

"pint sized and half the pleasure"
AHEM... were talking about smoother rides right..

My Final Answer:

if you buy a Ram you inherit the flaws of it and you enjoy it, its a truck... not a sports car.


but if you realy want to make it smooth, get an air ride suspension
 
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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I don't understand what is so rough about the Ram's ride. I travel in mine and can't complain at all, and I just love the way it handles too.
 
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