Truck Bounce

[MIchael JV]

At around 30 to 40 MPH truck starts to bounce no bounce before 30 MPH and after 40 MPH smooths right out, I had a similar issue many years ago with a car found it was wheel balance. I would appreciate some experience feedback. I have been underneath truck and have not seen anything out of the ordinary. Thanks for any help

 

[Bear_Gibson]

I would take it take have the wheels balanced and have them look for a bent wheel or defects in the tires. Have you used any fix a flat or tire slime? Just a thought.

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[MIchael JV]

Thanks for getting back to me. I have not used fix a flat or tire slime. Plan to do what you are suggesting. I am looking for input to better understand before I take the truck to a service shop. I do not know if I have struts or shocks problem or any other mechanical issues. I think if I had these issues the unbalance would be constant, any experience with this type of problem would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bear_Gibson]

I use to install my own tires the hard way, with tire irons. Some tires will shake less at speed. I can say for sure that the second gen rams (94-01) only have shocks, not struts. I'm betting a tire issue, wether it be the balance or irregularity. I had a set of Goodyear tires last year that could not be balanced out. The imbalance would come and go. If you get an outlandish story from your mechanic, ask them to show you. If it was something loose in the suspension it would do more than just shake. Btw 2wd or 4wd.

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[MIchael JV]

I have a 2WD Truck

 

[GTyankee]

I have had a bubble on the inside wall of a very good brand of tires & that caused a strange ride at different speeds.

I will tell you that dealerships don't have a clue when it comes to tires or balancing tires.
Take it to a good reputable tire shop for the tires & wheels inspection.

With A early model vehicle with suspension issues, i would take the vehicle to a Alignment shop.
I use an alignment shop that works on Classic vehicles, Hot Rod Clubs go to the shop that i use.

 

[MIchael JV]

The problem was with the tires, decided to get new all the way around, the ride is very smooth at all speeds. Thanks for your input and help