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Ride Quality 2nd Gen

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Bebold1028, Jul 24, 2017.

  1. Jul 24, 2017 at 8:15 AM
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    Bebold1028

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    Hi guys- I own a 2013 Reg Cab 4wd. Is there anything I can do to it to improve the ride of it? It is completely stock. Thanks,
     
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  2. Jul 24, 2017 at 8:21 AM
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  3. Jul 24, 2017 at 8:39 AM
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    Well in my opinion those are not cheap options
     
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  4. Jul 24, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    the softest suspension is going to be the stock stuff, you can change alot of things to improve the ride in different situations. If your just driving around town and the rear is too bouncy a cheap fix is to put alittle weight in the bed.
     
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  5. Jul 24, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    Yes, it is just my every day driver. Im not a kid anymore and don't enjoy a bumpy ride . I love my truck and don't want to get rid of it but ive got to do something about the ride quality.
     
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  6. Jul 24, 2017 at 9:00 AM
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    yep..
    How many miles on the original struts? I got a much better ride with new struts.. bilstein 5100s all around.
     
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  7. Jul 24, 2017 at 9:04 AM
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    if you're wanting to keep it stock height then throw some 5100's with the stock coils on it and then 5100's in the rear. that should improve ride quality
     
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  8. Jul 24, 2017 at 9:35 AM
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    Truck only has 25,000 miles on it
     
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  9. Jul 24, 2017 at 9:36 AM
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    And for now I want it keep it stock until I have the money for new tires and rims. Then I will probably wanted it lifted a couple inches.
     
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  10. Jul 24, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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    yep..
    In that case 5100s is a good option as the fronts and rears have room for some lift.
     
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  11. Jul 24, 2017 at 10:46 AM
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    This will give you anything from stock height and up too 3" lift. Will ride very firm at 3"s. I did this for a little over a grand. Mine is set at 3" and I love it.

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  12. Jul 24, 2017 at 10:53 AM
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    Forgive me as I am a girl and not super mechanically inclined. But are those Fox coilovers I see in one of your pics? I was under the impression you went with Bilsteins? or are coilovers something totally different than shocks?
     
  13. Jul 24, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    Or im sorry, I had you confused with someone's elses reply. So ignore my last reply
     

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