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Old 09-14-2006, 12:13 PM
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The roads around my house SUCK. There are pot holes, tree trunk bumps, uneven pavement. I've driven the escalade, suburban and cars through there and its not as bad as when I'm driving in my truck. What can I do that will make my ride more smooth and comfortable so I don't get a headache driving too and from my house?
Old 09-14-2006, 12:21 PM
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dont forget you are driving a truck... unless you bag it, the ride isnt going to be very plush probably....
Old 09-14-2006, 12:24 PM
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I know, I keep tellin myself that. But I was just hopin maybe there is somthin, maybe different shocks, I don't know?
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I know mine is 2wd but a friend has a stock rcsb just like mine and the only difference in the suspension is the Joe Gibbs shocks mine has. Mine rides like a log wagon and his is smooth. A simple shock change may help.
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Originally Posted by TurboGibbs
A simple shock change may help.
The factory "solid smooth ride" shocks will help but forget about taking a turn with them.
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or about 300#s in the bed
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ive heard velvet ride leaf springs help a but but i dont know from experience
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Originally Posted by 2004SSS
ive heard velvet ride leaf springs help a but but i dont know from experience
I've got them on my truck and they did help reduce the rear end from skipping around going over bumps.
Moregrip has them on his truck as well. He made a thread about it a while back.

Good luck finding them anymore, as they went out of business and I haven't heard of anyone else selling them.
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yea, shocks and possibly larger tires.
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I'll be going from 265/75/17 to a 285/50/20 in a couple months, so that'll take care of the bigger tires. I'll look into some shocks, thanks!


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