Riding rough

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Jbgresham2531

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I currently have a 2013 1500 with a rough country 2 1/2 in lift and level kit and tires are 33 12.50 20 Ironman All Country M/T. At normal highway speeds, 65 to 70mph, this truck is beating the crap out of me. It rode rough before I put the mud tires on it. Before that I was running Nitto terra-grapplers and it still rode rough but not as bad. I realize the tires have something to do with the ride but this is ridiculous. I also had an '08 Big Horn Edition that rose just as rough. Is anyone else experiencing this? I've checked and nothing is loose. It's getting to the point that I don't even want the truck and am ready to trade it for a Silverado. Any help with this problem would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
 

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That spacer lift is what has your truck riding bad beside the tires imo.
I have bils set at 2.8 and is really just a firmer ride.
 

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Agree. Just leveled my truck with bils and the ride is very nice and smooth for a truck.
 

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Yep it's likely the 2.5" spacers up front , this style level puts your suspension in a bind .
Have you checked your UCA ball joints?
If you have the stock UCA still installed the ball joint may be migrating up and aiding in the rough ride .
Bilstien 5100s adjustable shock is the way to go imo.


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I appreciate the info guys. I've been thinking about removing the spacer lift and going with the bilstein 5100's. Sounds like that's the way to go. Many thanks!
 
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I just replaced my uca ball joints about a month ago bc the others were wore out. Your comment has me wondering if this lift and level kit actually caused the factory ball joints to go bad??
 
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