Factory shocks

[jfoco]

Hello this is my first post on here. I have been trying to think of a way to describe the suspension on my new ram. I have a leveling kit and 33" ridge grapplers FYI. So the best way i can describe the suspension on this truck is busy. Now im not saying it rides bad but i find its always doing something, even on a smooth flat road. I had a 2014 GMC sierra Z71 before this with the same tires and i find it was way more controlled than this truck. Now im sure the rancho shocks on the GMC was a big factor. It just seems like i can feel every single imperfection in the road. Any thoughts!! Thanks.

 

[rsonedecker]

What leveling kit?

 

[riccnick]

What trim level are you, do you have air ride and / or the off road group as well? (Toss your truck details in your sig, it helps a ton when asking for help)

 

[jfoco]

RC 2.5

 

[jfoco]

What trim level are you, do you have air ride and / or the off road group as well? (Toss your truck details in your sig, it helps a ton when asking for help)

Thanks will do

 

[rsonedecker]

I assume you mean the rough country 2" pre-load spacers? this one: https://www.roughcountry.com/dodge-front-leveling-lift-kit-35400.html

Also, what tire pressures are you running? When you say busy, do you mean you feel every bump but it's stable, or is it wandering too?

 

[jfoco]

I assume you mean the rough country 2" pre-load spacers? this one: https://www.roughcountry.com/dodge-front-leveling-lift-kit-35400.html

Also, what tire pressures are you running? When you say busy, do you mean you feel every bump but it's stable, or is it wandering too?

Yes that is the one. My tire pressure is around 35 psi. I guess jittery but yes stable. Maybe i was just used to the way my other truck rode with the ranchos.

 

[rsonedecker]

How long did you own it for before having the level done? I'm getting the impression you had it done immediately since you're comparing it to another truck, rather than your Ram "before" the level.

Still interesting in knowing what trim and equipment you have.

 

[jfoco]

I drove it for one week before installing the leveling kit and i was very impressed with the ride quality. Its a Big Horn Quad cab 4X4. I guess bilstein 5100 are in my future.

 

[Bellpa]

I have the same set up on my Laramie and can agree, over the bumps and manhole lids it seems jittery. My ride was pretty much the same before the RC kit. I just think the OE shocks aren't that great and upgraded ones will improve the jitteriness a lot. I'm anxiously awaiting Bilsteins. Might be open to trying the Ranchos if others had good experience with them.