Bumpy ride after Thuren upgrades

[Kr0ss]

I installed Thuren's Fox 2.0 RR front 0.5" level kit on my '22 PW and loved the improvements. I immediately installed their rear Fox 2.0 shocks and stock-height spring kit, but I'm having the opposite effect - the rear-end ride characteristics are noticeably worse than stock.

At almost all speeds (especially over 50mph), the rear end never stops bouncing around unless the highway is absolutely perfect - it feels too soft. Could it be that this setup isn't ideal for 37s? Anyone have similar experiences? Looking for all options before reverting to the stock springs & shocks.

Could I possibly run their Fox 2.0 IFP rear shocks with the stock PW springs? The information on their site seems to say no, but it seems people are doing it?

FYI - All testing has been done with an empty bed. Improved ride quality is my ultimate goal. Running 37" Toyo Open Country ATs.

Thanks!

 

[gtomike60]

Have you replace the rear track bar with Thuren's?
It's been a very common issue with the rear suspension on these trucks

 

[danielmid]

Have you asked Thuren?

 

[Kr0ss]

Have you replace the rear track bar with Thuren's?
It's been a very common issue with the rear suspension on these trucks

Not yet, only the front trackbar.

Have you asked Thuren?

Yes, I emailed them as well - awaiting a response.

 

[Adventurebound]

I don't think it's the rear track bar. I replaced mine with the Thuren kit and felt no difference. Nice track bar though.

I can't speak to the rear springs, I first used Icon rear springs. Absolutely loved the ride with those, but they weren't up to the task of handling the weight of my 4WC. I now have Carli rear springs, they are a bit stiff, but do the job.

For ride quality without the camper I would rate:
1. Icon
2. Stock spring
3. Carli

Hope you find what's causing this.

 

[Dinky]

How many miles have you put on it? I installed fox 2.0s and within 500miles I blew 2 shocks out.

 

[Kr0ss]

I don't think it's the rear track bar. I replaced mine with the Thuren kit and felt no difference. Nice track bar though.

I can't speak to the rear springs, I first used Icon rear springs. Absolutely loved the ride with those, but they weren't up to the task of handling the weight of my 4WC. I now have Carli rear springs, they are a bit stiff, but do the job.

For ride quality without the camper I would rate:
1. Icon
2. Stock spring
3. Carli

Hope you find what's causing this.

Thanks for the recommendations!

How many miles have you put on it? I installed fox 2.0s and within 500miles I blew 2 shocks out.

I've only put about 100 miles on the new setup. I'm not sure if these have a break-in period, so I'm planning to give it 1k miles before I revert to stock. Also planning to play around with rear tire pressures and may throw some weight in the rear to see how it impacts ride quality.

 

[Dinky]

Thanks for the recommendations!




I've only put about 100 miles on the new setup. I'm not sure if these have a break-in period, so I'm planning to give it 1k miles before I revert to stock. Also planning to play around with rear tire pressures and may throw some weight in the

air pressure in the tires defiantly make a big change. I know Thuren tuned shocks are set up for their spring rates. if you want utilize the shocks you will need Thuren springs as well.

 

[22hemi13]

Tire psi? The rears should be significantly less than the front to get it to work right……unless you’re towing or loaded heavy then tire psi needs to come up.

 

[Travelin Ram]

Did the 37’s go on simultaneously with the suspension, or were they on there before?