Question about Suspension

[Onyx_Hemi]

So while driving I find I feel every single bump in the road... The suspension feels stiff, but also non-existent.

I have a 2004 dodge ram 1500 single cab, I upgraded all 4 of my shocks to fox performance shocks less than a year ago.

The truck is leveled... I understand that's part of the problem.

What else can I do to improve my ride suspension ..?

-Would putting new leaf springs in help? Mine are likely original, pretty rusty.
-Would changing the body mount bushings help?

The front end also needs to be rebuilt (control arms, balljoints, bushings... after I replace all of that, think I will see much of a difference?).

Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[JohnnyMac]

I can't help you with the suspension changes, but what air pressure are you running in the tires? Maybe try lowering the pressure a little. That'll smooth things out a bit.

 

[crazykid1994]

Well rebuilding the suspension will help some but maybe not what you’re feeling. The 04 has the torsion suspension correct?

 

[jerryt]

My 04 1500 hemi sport has coil springs in front.

 

[pajeepman]

My 04 1500 hemi sport has coil springs in front.

Yours must be 2wd. 4wd have torsion bars up front.

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[Brando_SLT]

I'm in the same boat, over 200k miles on OEM rubber. Putting HD shocks in only stiffens everything up. Stiffer shocks with worn suspension and bushings makes for a sloppy ride. I think the route I'll take is softer shocks with upgraded poly bushings from Energy Suspension. Pretty inexpensive to replace all those bushings.

So while driving I find I feel every single bump in the road... The suspension feels stiff, but also non-existent.

I have a 2004 dodge ram 1500 single cab, I upgraded all 4 of my shocks to fox performance shocks less than a year ago.

The truck is leveled... I understand that's part of the problem.

What else can I do to improve my ride suspension ..?

-Would putting new leaf springs in help? Mine are likely original, pretty rusty.
-Would changing the body mount bushings help?

The front end also needs to be rebuilt (control arms, balljoints, bushings... after I replace all of that, think I will see much of a difference?).

Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[ViperOne]

What was your final upgrade to improve your ride?

 

[RingKingPin]

I just recently put Thurens soft ride springs, front and back along with the fox shocks they recommend, control bar, sway arms and tie rod ends. I have airbags that I compress and keep out of the way when they're not needed. 40psi in the front and 30 in the back when empty on Nittos and the ride is pretty impressive!