Looking for a better ride on the truck…

[d3500ram]

Many here may know that I sold my camper some 3 years or so ago. I had it all set up to haul and carry that weight. Now that it is used occasionally, sans the camper, I am noticing how rough it rides and want to do something about that.

First thing was to drop the air pressure down to unloaded specifications. I am even thinking of taking off the Rancho 9000’s and going to a more stock type shock absorber. I may go to a different tire, but these still have quite a bit of tread left and will consider a change on the next set.

But I think my best bet is to try to simulate what more comfortable riding trucks use for components. I think I might try swapping out the stock 1-ton rear leaf springs to 1/2 ton springs. I am sure a local spring shop could do this but not sure if the ride will be too soft.

I know everyone wants to “up” their truck to carry weight safely… since I do not have the camper, I want to do the reverse. I thought about going to half ton wheels but feel the swap to accommodate 5-lug wheels is too much work.

[Bert_the_Welder]

Just do one thing at a time so you know what does the trick. Leave the Ranchos and just turn them down. Don't get rid of them. Try ditching the "custom overload spring perch spacers" in your sig, what ever they are?(I assume blocks that hit the overloads earlier/more?)
Dunno what the ton rating of a wheel is going to affect, unless you meant tire?