Seat in my truck is killing me
Our 2006 Dodge dually 4x4 has very stiff suspension. The ride is better when towing fifth wheel but still very rough. Had shocks replaced, new tires, which help a little. Planning to put more air i...
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Nothing short of replacing the one ton truck for a 1/2 ton truck is going to "fix" a stiff ride..
You have had this same vehicle for 80K + miles, should have noticed this from day #1 of ownership...
I would suggest if you are running full sidewall pressure while unloaded then lowering the pressure SOME WHILE EMPTY ONLY will go a long way in making a firm ride a bit softer, BUT it still has 1ton SPRINGS and they are stiff.
While it may be possible to slip softer springs on the vehicle then you are going to risk overloading those springs when loaded.. A catch 22.. You can't have both worlds (Caddy ride when empty AND 1 ton hauling)...
It IS a truck and heavy haulers DO ride harsh especially when unloaded.
You have had this same vehicle for 80K + miles, should have noticed this from day #1 of ownership...
I would suggest if you are running full sidewall pressure while unloaded then lowering the pressure SOME WHILE EMPTY ONLY will go a long way in making a firm ride a bit softer, BUT it still has 1ton SPRINGS and they are stiff.
While it may be possible to slip softer springs on the vehicle then you are going to risk overloading those springs when loaded.. A catch 22.. You can't have both worlds (Caddy ride when empty AND 1 ton hauling)...
It IS a truck and heavy haulers DO ride harsh especially when unloaded.
