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*tim* · Sep 8, 2017

truck is a 13 express with bilsteen struts set at 2" lift, has stock size( P rated) terra grapplers, also has a aftermarket steel bumper with a weight of 180lbs. I know it's a truck and everything I've done to it has negatively effected the ride but I am taking a rode trip from Kansas to Virginia and don't want to be beat up the whole way. the struts only have 20-30k miles on them but I never replaced the rear shocks so maybe they need done. I'm leaning more towards new tires as the P rated tires have to be over inflated just to make the pressure sensors happy. would going to an E rated tire help? also thought about going to 35" for more sidewall maybe that would help, where do you guys think I should start?

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DannyMK2 · Sep 8, 2017

an e-rated tire is going to be firmer then what you have now. jumping to a 35" tire will give more sidewall cushion but its also most likely going to be a e-rated tire so it wont be any better then what you have now, probably still firmer. what psi are you running in your tires?

SYKRAMMAN · Sep 8, 2017

I would start with a quick change of rear shocks first, if still no difference and you have loot then go air ride lol.

Also some trucks ride better when there's a little weight in the bed.

*tim* · Sep 8, 2017

I also have the airlift bags in the rear but usually only keep 5psi in them

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SYKRAMMAN · Sep 8, 2017

*tim* said:
I also have the airlift bags in the rear but usually only keep 5psi in them

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O, then you've got me stumped.

*tim* · Sep 8, 2017

rear shocks were $75 so i ordered them if that doesnt work i guess tires will be next

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grizzstang · Sep 8, 2017

What pressure are you running in the tires?

Bilstein's are great shocks/struts but they are definitely a firmer ride than stock.

*tim* · Sep 8, 2017

39 psi in the tires, just enough to shut off the sensors

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blackbeautyhemi · Sep 8, 2017

Think the air in the bags are causing it? I had a buddy put air bags on his ram and his ride went to **** because of them.

*tim* · Sep 10, 2017

the air bags shouldn't effect it with only a few psi in em

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blackbeautyhemi · Sep 10, 2017

My buddies did and he found that his gauge was off 4 psi so there was an extra 4 psi in there.. Not saying it's the cause, just throwing ideas your way cause of what he found with his.

huntergreen · Sep 10, 2017

Lower the air pressure to about 34 pounds. That shouldn't set off the tps system.

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