Improving the handling on a 2003 ram 1500 quad cab

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yar - 19 Aug 2005 11:36 GMT

Hi

I have a 2003 quad cab ram 1500 with about 1500 miles on it, I know its not
a sports car but of late it seems to be bouncing around a lot more.

Normally its only a very light load in the truck but occasionally I do tow a
trailer and fill the back.

Any thoughts as to the best way to go forward with this.

I live in the UK so its not so easy to get answers here.

Thanks

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michael moorman - 19 Aug 2005 12:08 GMT

My 2002, 1500, QC, 4x4, 50k miles, has been bouncy in the rear since day 1.
Has gotten worse in the past year. Finely broke down and put on new shocks in
the rear (Billenstine). Major improvement. The old ones were very easy to move
by hand, definately worn out.

mpm

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FMB - 19 Aug 2005 14:15 GMT

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When the time came for my 2500 to have new shocks (lots more than 1,500
miles) I put Rancho 9000 shocks on. They are adjustible with 9 positions.
I can set it one way for no load and another for when I'm taking my 5th
wheel around.

Looking around, 4Wheel Parts is having a sale this weekend, buy 3 get the
4th one free. Try
http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/products/manufacturer.asp?cat=SUS&man=RAN&prodlin
e=RAN&catName=Suspension
or http://tinyurl.com/byxcz $271US.

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(no affiliation with 4wheelparts or Merriam-Webster)

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Dale Yonz - 20 Aug 2005 22:18 GMT

Put some weight in the back of the truck, like an austin mini :)))
dale

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