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Old 05-26-2021 | 05:02 PM
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It`s still a bouncy house ride in the back, been talking with Carli and Kelderman and they keep recommending lift kits.
Why do I need a lift kit for a better ride?
I don`t want the truck any higher so it seems I may be out of luck.
Any other products out there ? or cutting the stock springs to soften the ride ?
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Old 05-26-2021 | 06:45 PM
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This seems reasonable :Thuren Coils - https://www.cjcoffroad.com/products/...fcbb2611&_ss=r (.5” or 1.75” options)

Fox 2.0 IFP Front/Rear Shocks - https://www.cjcoffroad.com/products/...7f60842a&_ss=r
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Old 05-26-2021 | 07:09 PM
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1,000 pounds in the rear bumper area or four big girls in the back will smooth out the ride.
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Old 05-26-2021 | 08:41 PM
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I have the Fox 2.0 on my Z71 and would recommend steering clear of them. A pain to set up, delicate threads, and mine popped a seal and puked it’s guts out.
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Old 05-26-2021 | 11:22 PM
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I wanted a lift kit, which is why I went with Carli. To my knowledge, no one makes a replacement rear leaf spring pack for the Ram 3500 which is not a lift.
You could consider buying the rear Carli leaf pack and having them de-arched.

The Carli leaf spring kit for the Ram 3500 that I run is actually 20% softer than the 2500's COIL springs. Air bags are a must to get your towing/cargo capacity back.

But the first thing I would do is air down your tires. When I am not towing, I run about 43psi in my 35" tires on 20" rims. And my truck rides A M A Z I N G. I wish I had more excuses to drive it.
You could also consider going to a slightly bigger OD tire, with additional side wall to cushion the bumps.
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Old 05-27-2021 | 09:41 AM
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Like Sydwayz said, lowering tire pressure for daily driving will make the biggest difference. It is not necessary to run max psi when the truck is unloaded.
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I use to beat my teeth out with 50# in my tires. Dropped to 35# and it’s like a new truck. I replaced the BFG with Falcon WildPeaks and they’re the best riding tire I’ve ever had on a truck.
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Old 05-27-2021 | 11:25 AM
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We have lots of wash board dirt roads around here. I lower air psi on cust trucks all the time when going on road tests as I hate my brain being rattled.
Yes, I tell’m so they don't go hooking up some mega weight load without me or they putting air back in.

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Old 05-27-2021 | 12:11 PM
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Ok I can't help it, what are you a girly man? Suck it up butter cup!

LOL

Couldn't help it, just messing with you.
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Old 05-27-2021 | 04:20 PM
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dude its a 1 ton dually!! I feel your pain. Had a 17 ram 3500. I dropped tire psi and it rode a lot better, big change was when I changed tires after wearing the stockers out. granted I did a leveling kit and 35s but the ride was big difference.
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