Hate my suspension

[Rocnroll]

2022 Ram 2500 and I hate the stock suspension. This truck rides like a tank!!! I feel every crack in the road! What have you done to your 2500 to smooth out the ride. Note: truck is completely stock.

 

[Ricktara]

I just keep a bit of weight in the bed

 

[dieselscout80]

If you’re not loaded heavy lower your tire pressure. I’m running 40 psi.

 

[2003F350]

I ran 65 psi in mine and had zero issues. It rode a LITTLE stiffer than my PowerWagon but between the CTD up front and the cushy coil springs in the rear, it wasn't bad at all.

My new F350 rides like a lumber wagon...but I knew it would going in.

 

[Docwagon1776]

Tires and tire pressure. If you want ride quality over minor imperfections, you need flex in the sidewalls. Taller, softer, less air. Pick any or all, as your payload needs dictate.

Over major bumps, shock and spring combo, but once again your payload needs may be at odds with what gets a better ride. You bought an HD for a reason, I assume.

 

[06 Dodge]

If you’re not loaded heavy lower your tire pressure. I’m running 40 psi.

Looking at tire weight charts running 50 psi is about the lowest PSI I would run on the front with the 6.7l Cummins engine the OP has (the 275/70/18 @50 psi gives you 2680lb per tire) my stock PSI is 60 for towing according to door sticker for my 2022 2500 HD w/6.7l CTD ( 60 PSI gives you 3020lb per tire) last year I ran 55 PSI cold, this spring I went to 58 in all 4, it rode an towed well, btw once summer came overnight cold psi increased to between 60-61 psi depending on overnight temps..

EDIT: If the OP has 20 inch tires that maybe why his trucks rides poorly due to the short sidewall of 20 inch tires

 

[dieselscout80]

Looking at tire weight charts running 50 psi is about the lowest PSI I would run on the front with the 6.7l Cummins engine the OP has (the 275/70/18 @50 psi gives you 2680lb per tire) my stock PSI is 60 for towing according to door sticker for my 2022 2500 HD w/6.7l CTD ( 60 PSI gives you 3020lb per tire) last year I ran 55 PSI cold, this spring I went to 58 in all 4, it rode an towed well, btw once summer came overnight cold psi increased to between 60-61 psi depending on overnight temps..

EDIT: If the OP has 20 inch tires that maybe why his trucks rides poorly due to the short sidewall of 20 inch tires

I have a HEMI so it weighs less than your Cummins.

I tow this locally with 40 psi with no issues.

 

[Burla]

Bigger tires smaller rims and lower psi like everyone said, make sure you study load rating, the more plys the less you have to worry about low psi, but can also stiffin ride. I'm thinking load D for you maybe, research it.

 

[dieselscout80]

FWIW this morning temperatures were in the mid 60s.

Not hauling anything but me and my tires started off 40, 39, 39 and 39 psi. After driving 27 miles at up to 70 mph they were 45, 44, 42 and 42.

The fronts gained 5 psi and rears 3 psi, so I don’t think the pressure is to low as I think the goal is to stay within 4 psi of the cold pressure.

I might want to try say 41 in the fronts though.

Note these are TPMS displayed/listed pressures.

 

[Ratman6161]

As others have said, tire pressure. I researched this a few years ago when I got my 2022. I had noted that the max psi stamped on the tire is 80 but the sticker on my truck says 70 rear and 65 front with 20 inch wheels but would be 65 rear and 60 front if I had the 18's. Mine is gas and diesels are different. My gas truck also has a higher GAWR of 6390 in the rear than a diesel. Looking around Firestone's load vs pressure chart shows that the pressures on the stickers give the tires enough load capacity to handle the truck being at maxed out axle weights. This means that the sticker pressures are way higher than they need to be when the truck is unloaded. The chart also accounts for tire size which js why the trucks with 20's get a higher psi than the 18's.

 

[dieselscout80]

As others have said, tire pressure. I researched this a few years ago when I got my 2022. I had noted that the max psi stamped on the tire is 80 but the sticker on my truck says 70 rear and 65 front with 20 inch wheels but would be 65 rear and 60 front if I had the 18's. Mine is gas and diesels are different. My gas truck also has a higher GAWR of 6390 in the rear than a diesel. Looking around Firestone's load vs pressure chart shows that the pressures on the stickers give the tires enough load capacity to handle the truck being at maxed out axle weights. This means that the sticker pressures are way higher than they need to be when the truck is unloaded. The chart also accounts for tire size which js why the trucks with 20's get a higher psi than the 18's.

Does anyone know what is the axle weight limit on the diesel trucks?

 

[06 Dodge]

Does anyone know what is the axle weight limit on the diesel trucks?

Its 6,000 lbs for the one in my 2022 4x4 2500 6.7l SB

 

[Grams]

i don’t mind the stiffer ride….but I HATE the “twisting” sideways movements on undulating roads.

 

[JJEH]

How do you apply your truck?

In general, you can try to lower the tire pressure and/or put some weight in the back.
Or you can invest in a Carli Suspension and never look back.

 

[Grams]

Airbags and Lifts are NOT in what I’m interested. I’m not looking for “appearance”….and “height” ….which is what Carli does.

I don’t like the sideway shifting that goes on when the road dips or drops suddenly. It feels like the seat suddenly shifts sideways…or the rear end does… giving a “twisting/shifting” ride.

 

[JJEH]

Airbags and Lifts are NOT in what I’m interested. I’m not looking for “appearance”….and “height” ….which is what Carli does.

I don’t like the sideway shifting that goes on when the road dips or drops suddenly. It feels like the seat suddenly shifts sideways…or the rear end does… giving a “twisting/shifting” ride.

Oh, I was replying to the OP.

But since you point out the "appearance" and "height" that Carli does, I have to tell you that you got that wrong.
What they do is capability, not appearance. That's why they don't go over 3.25" front lift on the RAM, while providing you with plenty of options for your intended purpose. There's an interview on youtube where Dan Torino explains everything and I'll try to find it.

Here's the video. Right at 30sec your concern is being addressed, and at the 12min mark you can hear where the money is!!

In regard to your "twisting/shifting" experience, are you talking about body roll, yaw?

 

[Docwagon1776]

Airbags and Lifts are NOT in what I’m interested. I’m not looking for “appearance”….and “height” ….which is what Carli does.

I don’t like the sideway shifting that goes on when the road dips or drops suddenly. It feels like the seat suddenly shifts sideways…or the rear end does… giving a “twisting/shifting” ride.

Carli and Thuren both make a rear trackbar kit that greatly reduces waggle. My PW only does it when loaded up quite a bit, but it's not a great feeling when it does, and I plan to get around to the Thuren "some day".

https://www.thurenfabrication.com/products/rear-trackbar-kit-for-2014-2023-dodge-ram-2500-power-wagon?srsltid=AU7gw4Vvbk5jgxY4B5siuHxT_ri2ty_T3ydWDJ4LjbHBIXefp2wlzyKQ

https://www.carlisuspension.com/product/dodge/dodge-ram-2500-3500/ram-components/14-18-2500-components/14-24-power-wagon-extended-rear-track-bar/?srsltid=AU7gw4Xp71APjMkfHG5h0BzMXQ2m8bjR55EZWR5Zhz8ScVGe5Zp6Vkws

 

[jejb]

Bigger tires smaller rims and lower psi like everyone said,

This. The reason I went with a Limited Longhorn rather than a Limited when I ordered out my '22 was I could get the better riding 18" rims/tires that way. Limited was 20" only. Between the 18" wheels and the factory air suspension, mine rides really well unloaded.