Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Tire 35X12.5R22 Plus Level = horrible ride?

[Jneally]

Not sure whats going on but my ride is really rough. I can't live with it but not sure why its so bad when others say its good. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[Muttmutt]

What are you running for tire pressure?

 

[Jneally]

What are you running for tire pressure?

It was only 38 and they have now dropped it to 32 and no difference. The place that did it is going to look at it again. They don't think its the tires but maybe the Level binding? I don't know that much about it. thanks!

 

[Muttmutt]

I’m running 40 lbs in my 305/55/20 (33x12.50
). I’ve got a 3.5 Lift and is very close to stock ride.

 

[rsonedecker]

Not sure whats going on but my ride is really rough. I can't live with it but not sure why its so bad when others say its good. Any ideas? Thanks!

What level did you do?

 

[Billy James]

G2's last forever and have pretty good grip; but they ride very hard. I learned that lesson on my Jeep. I had to run 28 - 30 lbs pressure just to make them comfortable. I think if you had 18" wheels it would be more comfortable; but with 22" wheels you don't have a lot of rubber there for shock absorption. Honestly, the 22" inch wheels look great but they do not provide a very comfortable ride with off road tires.

 

[Jneally]

G2's last forever and have pretty good grip; but they ride very hard. I learned that lesson on my Jeep. I had to run 28 - 30 lbs pressure just to make them comfortable. I think if you had 18" wheels it would be more comfortable; but with 22" wheels you don't have a lot of rubber there for shock absorption. Honestly, the 22" inch wheels look great but they do not provide a very comfortable ride with off road tires.

They did a rough country level. Can they do it wrong? I know nothing about it. Thanks!

 

[rsonedecker]

They did a rough country level. Can they do it wrong? I know nothing about it. Thanks!

Absolutely. They had to pull the coil-over off and take the shock top off, lots of things could have gone wrong.

Can you eliminate the tires by putting your stock back on (do you have them)? I personally don't agree that the Nittos are bad at all, the reason I got them was because I got to drive a Laramie "Black" Ram with 33s on stock 22" wheels, they rode great, E load rating and all. I've had Ridge Grapplers previously. Lots of peeps on here have the Terras and Ridge Grapplers. Hard to believe they would be "unbearable".

 

[Jneally]

Absolutely. They had to pull the coil-over off and take the shock top off, lots of things could have gone wrong.

Can you eliminate the tires by putting your stock back on (do you have them)? I personally don't agree that the Nittos are bad at all, the reason I got them was because I got to drive a Laramie "Black" Ram with 33s on stock 22" wheels, they rode great, E load rating and all. I've had Ridge Grapplers previously. Lots of peeps on here have the Terras and Ridge Grapplers. Hard to believe they would be "unbearable".

Talked with them today and they are putting stock tires back on tomorrow morning to see what that does. I appreciate the help and will keep you posted.

 

[Gkmathiesen]

G2's last forever and have pretty good grip; but they ride very hard. I learned that lesson on my Jeep. I had to run 28 - 30 lbs pressure just to make them comfortable. I think if you had 18" wheels it would be more comfortable; but with 22" wheels you don't have a lot of rubber there for shock absorption. Honestly, the 22" inch wheels look great but they do not provide a very comfortable ride with off road tires.

Agreed, running 22s" is a big wheel. More rubber on the road=better ride bud.

 

[Jneally]

They put the stock tires back on today and made zero difference. The tire company who did it is at a loss. They think it has to be in the level. They think it needs longer struts although rough country says no. Thoughts please? Is anyone running the 2" rough Country level with no problem? Should I try a kit with longer struts? Thanks for your help!

 

[Gkmathiesen]

They put the stock tires back on today and made zero difference. The tire company who did it is at a loss. They think it has to be in the level. They think it needs longer struts although rough country says no. Thoughts please? Is anyone running the 2" rough Country level with no problem? Should I try a kit with longer struts? Thanks for your help!

Sorry you are going through this bud. I know some may disagree, but this is why I waiting for the Blisten shocks to come out for the leveling of the 5th gens before I do any leveling/lifts! I do not trust standard ready lifts. That's just me though

 

[rsonedecker]

Personally, it kind of sounds like they jacked up your suspension (or didn't install the spacer properly)
Try switching to a top-hat spacer (mounts on top of shock top and doesn't effect ride) instead of a pre-load spacer (which is what the RC kit is, sits inside which pre-compresses the spring). 2" Motofab or something.

 

[Jneally]

Sorry you are going through this bud. I know some may disagree, but this is why I waiting for the Blisten shocks to come out for the leveling of the 5th gens before I do any leveling/lifts! I do not trust standard ready lifts. That's just me though

Thanks, are they out yet? Any other good level kits you would recommend?

 

[Gkmathiesen]

Thanks, are they out yet? Any other good level kits you would recommend?

I've got my guy that works at an off road shop in Virginia Beach looking. As far as I know, they are not out yet. A lot of these guys swear by the RC ready lifts and haven't had any issues, but those spacers. I can just tell you what I am gonna do. I am no expert when it comes to stuff. There are several forum discussions on here about which lifts/leveling people used. I would just do some research before attempting anything.

 

[rsonedecker]

Take a look into 2” motofab or 2” Daystar levels.

 

[Jneally]

I put everything back to stock and it rides so much better, But now I don't like the looks. Lol. I'm thinking of going with 20" rims to improve the ride even more. Any suggestions? Mopar 2" Lift? Anything to keep the ride sweet but look better? Thanks!

 

[CouchAssault]

The Mopar kit is really the only kit I'd consider until the Bilstein 5100s come out. It uses a properly spec shock for the increased preload to raise the truck. You could try a small preload spacer until the leveling shocks like the Bilstein 5100 come out. Maybe a 1" or something

I tried preload spacers as well as top hat spacers on my f150. Hated them both. Rode like crap. I then put Bilstein 5100s on and it was better than stock with the front just a hair under 2" higher than stock.

 

[RodRow]

I went with the ReadyLift 2” level with upper control arms along with my Nitto Ridge Grapplers. The ride is super close to stock and I love it all.

 

[rsonedecker]

I put everything back to stock and it rides so much better, But now I don't like the looks. Lol. I'm thinking of going with 20" rims to improve the ride even more. Any suggestions? Mopar 2" Lift? Anything to keep the ride sweet but look better? Thanks!

2" or 2.5" top-hat spacer (NOT pre-load like you previously had). 2" Motofab or 2" Daystar.