make suspension stiffer?

justadodgeman · Aug 15, 2013

how can i make my suspension stiffer without putting my helper spring back on or raising my truck back up in any way?

WhiteExpress · Aug 15, 2013

Being a 2003, I would say likely a good set of replacement shocks would help ya considerably.

BigSloth · Aug 16, 2013

stiffer like its bouncy while unladen? or it sags too much under load?

First being shocks as suggested, the latter can be cured by level control airbags. Just simple little airbags that can either be adjusted with shop air or OBA.

justadodgeman · Aug 16, 2013

just got a set of reflexes and its bouncy cause it hits the bumpstops over the littlest of bumps. would it hurt to take the bumpstops off or would that be arching my leafsprings to far?

emjohn4 · Aug 16, 2013

justadodgeman said:
just got a set of reflexes and its bouncy cause it hits the bumpstops over the littlest of bumps. would it hurt to take the bumpstops off or would that be arching my leafsprings to far?

Some lowering kits require cutting of the bumpstops. Does the reflex kit?

Other than that - install airbags.

WhiteExpress · Aug 16, 2013

Reflexes are not designed at all for a lowered application.

emjohn4 · Aug 16, 2013

WhiteExpress said:
Reflexes are not designed at all for a lowered application.

Well, that'd explain OP's truck's issues!

Redtruck-VA · Aug 16, 2013

If you are trying to eliminate frame slap, then you can use Tembren springs which are really bumps stops that are made out of rubber the OTR trucks use. Good luck..

justadodgeman · Aug 17, 2013

im surprised nobody has said put the helper spring back on and clamp the helper spring to the other leafs on each end of the helper with spring clamps from local auto store which lowers your truck about an inch just like removing the helper and makes your ride stiffer. found this out on a chevy forum.

Redtruck-VA · Aug 17, 2013

justadodgeman said:
im surprised nobody has said put the helper spring back on and clamp the helper spring to the other leafs on each end of the helper with spring clamps from local auto store which lowers your truck about an inch just like removing the helper and makes your ride stiffer. found this out on a chevy forum.

IMO, clamping springs is a makeshift fixed at the track in attempt to control the rear axle. It makes for a harsh ride and often breaks the springs when used on the street. It's a poor short term solution at best.

emjohn4 · Aug 17, 2013

Redtruck-VA said:
IMO, clamping springs is a makeshift fixed at the track in attempt to control the rear axle. It makes for a harsh ride and often breaks the springs when used on the street. It's a poor short term solution at best.

A perfect solution - for a Chevy! :lol:

moparman · Aug 17, 2013

Replace the rear shocks with a set of monroe reflexes for the front of a 99-03 ford f350 super duty diesel. Theyre 2 inches shorter than the factory rear dodge shocks. You can leave the overload leaf out, mine has been out since the day i did my 3/6 drop. An air lift slam air kit will help you as well if you not planning on a frame notch. Try and find someone selling a set of the drop kit bumpstops and get rid of the huge factory setup

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