Yoox_II
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- Joined
- May 26, 2013
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- Ram Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 5.7L Hemi
When I drive over potholes or a gravel road or speed bumps, I have to slow down to literally 5 km/h. If I am going any faster, the entire truck will feel like it is one solid piece of steel with no suspension, bouncing up and down, and I even feel the back end whip out if I hit a series of bumps going at highway speeds. I understand that a 30 year old truck will not ride great, especially with the front leveling kit I have installed, but it's gotten worse over the last year. The sound of when I hit bumps sounds like there is 2 tons of steel hitting against each other. I have replaced front shocks and springs, also made sure I have no broken leafs in the rear. I am trying to eliminate squeaks and bangs and rattles, but I don't know how to tell where the noises are coming from. But seriously, it's so loud on bumps that it hurts my ears. It sounds like it's coming from every direction around where I am sitting in the driver seat. Also, if I am going slow over small bumps, like in parking lots, I can hear the sound of metal flexing and creaking. It's sort of embarrassing because when I pull into a parking lot that sits a little lower than the road, it sounds like I got in a vehicle accident because of the banging and squeaking and creeking. Does anyone have suggestions on how I can figure this out? It seems awfully stiff for having new springs and shocks. Would worn out control arm bushings be part of it? I know mine are mostly chipped away.
Thanks guys
Thanks guys