Feeling every bump in the road

If you drive with an empty bed the engine weight will cause the front to bounce more than the rear. No weight in the rear and even worn leafs won't sag or bounce much but when you load it down it will sag like old tits.

 

Also check your control arm bushings. If they're bound up the suspension can't operate properly and you can end up with a really stiff ride.

 

I had the same issue and went with Fox 2.0’s. I’d like to upgrade to the 2.5’s but responsibilities keep holding me down.

 

Yeah, I'm sure the 20yr old dried out bushings aren't helping the situation!

 

What brand did you go with the tie rods and ball joints?

 

OEM. Though I bought some inners from a guy in TX who had bought them for his truck and never used them and saved a few bucks there.