bouncy ridr after front coil spacer installed

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SwollenMonkey16

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Anyone else feel like their ride is more bouncy after installing a 2.5" front coil spacer? I didn't install the shock extender bc it was too long do you think this could be the issue?
 
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Yup...mine got a bit bouncier.

I used a kit that had a shock relocation bracket and I'm sure it helped. Of course, mine is a 2500 so YMMV.
 
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Just got an alignment and it feels a little better not sure if it's just my head. I tried putting on the shock extensions but seemed too long maybe I need to try it again.
 

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New shocks. Get some Bilsteins or some other brand with better valving. Mine was bouncy as hell with stock shocks.
 

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Spacers preload the spring so it does make the ride stiffer. I had my 11 with 2.5" spacers and on my 14 I went with new springs.
 
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I'm definitely thinking about upgrading shocks. Did you replace the stock springs with lift springs instead of the spacer set up?
 

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