Rough riding 2500

[AWLINK]

It's most likely me,but I have a 2020 Ram 2500 Tradesman that seems to bounce all over the road when you hit a bump. This is my first 2500.I have always had 1500"s. Do all of them ride rough? It also has the body mount rattles that the dealer can't seem to fix.There is a video on you tube about the body mounts.

 

[Barfnick]

They do ride rougher than a 1500, but nothing like my GMC 2500 rode. That thing was brutal at times..

It is the price you pay for increased capabilities.

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[tron67j]

I had a 2003 2500 and thought the ride was okay, until I got my 2018 2500,. That rides so much better. No squeaks or rattles. Those you need to figure out, try to narrow down where they are. Search in 4th gen for rattles, you might find some helpful suggestions there as I have read postings there. Your ride is going to be stiffer than a 1500, but you will be so much happier when you tow. Good luck!

 

[RedneckHippy]

Check your tire pressure too, sometimes they are a bit overzealous from the factory.

 

[mlrtimemach]

My 2019 Tradesman 2500 4x4 rides fine on the paved roads

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[BlkZrx]

Tire pressure makes a world of difference. Instead of 80 psi when unloaded run 60 in rears. Run 65 in front all the time..

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[Papa Red]

Mine rides so nice and does not bounce like you say. It's actually enjoyable to drive on any road.

Red

 

[IRSmart]

Tire pressure makes a world of difference. Instead of 80 psi when unloaded run 60 in rears. Run 65 in front all the time..

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Half good advice. If you’re not towing or hauling, 65/60 is still way too high. In my truck (a 2500, but still a very different beast than OP), I run 45/40. But yes, lower your tire pressure and they will act as a pre-shock absorber.

 

[ridgeracing]

Half good advice. If you’re not towing or hauling, 65/60 is still way too high. In my truck (a 2500, but still a very different beast than OP), I run 45/40. But yes, lower your tire pressure and they will act as a pre-shock absorber.

I to run much lower than factory. Mine were set at 80psi all the way around! Rattled like crazy over every bump. I run 65 Frt and 50 Rear and rides much better!

 

[ridgeracing]

Bought truck (2020 2500 Tradesman 6.4) 3 months ago. Left dealership and truck was horrible driving, felt every bump through out! I drive 12000 mi a year, less than 1000 is hauling camper 3 times a year. I air up accordingly then. I lowered it to 65 Frt and 50 Rr and it rides 10 times better. Of course the tire low light and message/picture popped up right away. I took it into dealership at 3000mi for 1st oil change and requested the technician to fix/adjust my parameters. Service righter tells me after service is done that the cannot adjust TPMS because its programmed like that! Ridiculous!!! So I have to drive around with these lights/symbols on my new truck. I called RAM and put a claim in on issue, awaiting there response. There is no reason for an empty truck to drive around at (there minimum 65 PSI).

 

[Halligan]

I've been riding around with my TPM light on for almost six years now and don't even notice it now. I'm not 100% sure on this but look into the AEV Procal. It may allow you to change your tire pressure thresholds.

 

[RAM-pagingMN]

Yes i have the pro cal and it allows you to adjust the parameters

 

[ridgeracing]

After dealership blowing me off saying they cant do anything I called RAM. Talked to a glorified secretary that passes information to engineering etc. she called me back and said they cant do anything either! Very upset that they do this to a 50K truck and I have to either feel every Pennsylvania bump etc. or deal with a warning light and gauge showing low rear tire pressure. The truck is empty going down the road, no reason for 65+psi!! My rear tires are not going to wear wrong because I have 50-55psi in them as well as no weight in bed or towing!

 

[ridgeracing]

Mine rides so nice and does not bounce like you say. It's actually enjoyable to drive on any road.

Red

Not trying to be disrespectful, But if you are driving around empty with 65-70psi in rear and your ride is great. You would be amazed at how 50-55psi feels. * Not sue if my stock tires make that much of a difference? I have a 10 mile drive to work, I can feel the difference in ride quality easily in rear with 15psi difference.

 

[Nickx86]

Bought truck (2020 2500 Tradesman 6.4) 3 months ago. Left dealership and truck was horrible driving, felt every bump through out! I drive 12000 mi a year, less than 1000 is hauling camper 3 times a year. I air up accordingly then. I lowered it to 65 Frt and 50 Rr and it rides 10 times better. Of course the tire low light and message/picture popped up right away. I took it into dealership at 3000mi for 1st oil change and requested the technician to fix/adjust my parameters. Service righter tells me after service is done that the cannot adjust TPMS because its programmed like that! Ridiculous!!! So I have to drive around with these lights/symbols on my new truck. I called RAM and put a claim in on issue, awaiting there response. There is no reason for an empty truck to drive around at (there minimum 65 PSI).

The TPMS is set to the maximum PSI...they are figuring these trucks are meant to be loaded all the time...years ago, Ram trucks had a light load light that set the parameters to a more comfortable ride. Ram will not change the settings on any truck cause if someone overloads the truck cause the PSI was too low, they will be liable.

 

[bobbo7915]

government mandate i believe on the TPMS on the 2500s, been discussed in the 4th gen section previously. the light load button used to be on 3500's which didnt have the same mandate because its a different class of truck.

 

[ridgeracing]

I purchased AEV Procal Snap , installed in minutes and took care of TPMS. Works great!

 

[PCT]

After dealership blowing me off saying they cant do anything I called RAM. Talked to a glorified secretary that passes information to engineering etc. she called me back and said they cant do anything either! Very upset that they do this to a 50K truck and I have to either feel every Pennsylvania bump etc. or deal with a warning light and gauge showing low rear tire pressure. The truck is empty going down the road, no reason for 65+psi!! My rear tires are not going to wear wrong because I have 50-55psi in them as well as no weight in bed or towing!

Should be able to adjust parameters on the uconnect, I adjusted mine to 50 at a minimum


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[ridgeracing]

Should be able to adjust parameters on the uconnect, I adjusted mine to 50 at a minimum


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Mine was unable to, even the dealer could not. Maybe a late production change in 2020?

 

[GeometryFletch]

Check your tire pressure too, sometimes they are a bit overzealous from the factory.

yep, lol like 95 on all four tires when i got it. lol