2020 Ram 1500 w/ ReadyLift SST 3.5" ... should you replace the struts/shocks?

[Arsenal25]

So the set up... 2020 Laramie Sport w/ ReadyLift SST 3.5" on MotoMetal 392's (20x9 0 offset) wrapped in 35x12.5R20 BFG KO2s.

I noticed a while back while drive through the backwoods of New Mexico, that on the smallest series of bumps is when I had some bad fishtailing occurring. However, wonder if it wasn't because the struts/shocks were affected by the lift (being extended an extra 3.5" with the lift)? Would upgrading to an aftermarket shock/strut provide that increased traction control that I'm looking for?

 

[Reni66]

I have had similar issues with similar set up. I believe the added weight of bigger tires and rims will affect shock performance.
I have a 2019 Ram sport with the Readylift 3.5" SST, Fuel beast 20" x 10" rims and 33 x 12 inch Falken ATs that tire and rim combination adds 46 LBS per corner for a total of 111 lbs per corner over 66 that has got to make a difference in rebound dampening.

 

[Bill’s Ram name]

So the set up... 2020 Laramie Sport w/ ReadyLift SST 3.5" on MotoMetal 392's (20x9 0 offset) wrapped in 35x12.5R20 BFG KO2s.

I noticed a while back while drive through the backwoods of New Mexico, that on the smallest series of bumps is when I had some bad fishtailing occurring. However, wonder if it wasn't because the struts/shocks were affected by the lift (being extended an extra 3.5" with the lift)? Would upgrading to an aftermarket shock/strut provide that increased traction control that I'm looking for?

I have the same kit with 35’s on my 19 Laramie Sport. Just had the shop replace the shocks and struts with the OEM replacement’s by Bilstein B6 4600’s and the difference is amazing. Truck feels much more planted to the ground.


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[Bill’s Ram name]

I have the same kit with 35’s on my 19 Laramie Sport. Just had the shop replace the shocks and struts with the OEM replacement’s by Bilstein B6 4600’s and the difference is amazing. Truck feels much more planted to the ground.


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[1awesomelaw]

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Is it the picture or is the ground tilted , as the back of the truck looks lower?

 

[1awesomelaw]

Are the shocks on the back that are stock Mopar ?

 

[Bill’s Ram name]

Is it the picture or is the ground tilted , as the back of the truck looks lower?

The driveway is at an incline. It sits level - just the only picture I had.


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[Bill’s Ram name]

Are the shocks on the back that are stock Mopar ?

No, I did the Bilstein shocks and struts.


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[1awesomelaw]

The driveway is at an incline. It sits level - just the only picture I had.


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Thanks for the explanation.

 

[Saints]

I’ve been thinking of changing mine with the bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks. Question Is do I leave out the top hat spacer or the pre load spacer for a better ride?