1500 started riding rough and handling worse

[austin]

Its a 2011 1500 4x4, and I have a leveling kit on it. I took it offroad and busted the front driver's side tire that I had replaced with a new one, and ever since it has rode rough and the steering is sloppy. Could this just be that a tire is not balances, or do I need an alignment, or could it be the leveling kit (2.5" coil spacers). Input is much appreciated.

 

[austin]

Any input??

 

[MyOhFive]

Define riding rough..?

Could be the tire, either balance or possibly a bad tire. What's the wear difference like between the new one and the one on the other side of the truck? They should generally be replaced in pairs...

You also may have stressed your tie rods (inners or outers) or given the levelling kit, possibly have one or two loose upper ball joints.

 

[14hemiexpress]

I would start by pulling the front tire off and check everything ball joints, springs, shocks. Could be a un balanced tire or if it hit that hard it's possible you poped a ball joint or blew out a shock. Doesn't seem like it should be to expensive of a repair but needs to be looked at thoroughly. Just make sure everything is where is supposed to be.

 

[jlb]

Could be a bent rim too, especially if you blew a tire. I would think a decent shop would catch that in the balancing process, but you never know.

 

[austin]

Alright, thanks for the replies, now I can try to take a look to see if I see anything wrong, the tread difference is not much. Maybe 85% tread when it popped

 

[14hemiexpress]

Good luck, let us know what you find.

 

[austin]

Alright will do thanks

 

[austin]

Finally found what it was. This guy's write up hit the nail on the head. http://www.ramforum.com/f40/bilstei..._verus_coil_spacer_reviewed_ram_1500_a-45489/