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Old May 23, 2019 | 03:59 PM
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I’ve recent put Bilstein 5100 leveling shocks on the front and 5100s on the rear. My ride is ridiculously horrible now.

yes, I’m aware I bought a truck, lol.

On my Ram, it made the ride a lot better...so what are my options? Would upgrading them to the Bilstein 6000 series be a smoother ride (more cadillacy) or maybe switch to Fox?

suggestions?
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Old May 23, 2019 | 04:03 PM
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horrible?

I just got the 5100s on the front of mine and holy crap, so much better than stock.

What's your tire pressure set to?
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Old May 23, 2019 | 04:06 PM
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something is off

I just had mine installed a week ago and its better then stock
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Originally Posted by TA00
something is off

I just had mine installed a week ago and its better then stock
Every little bump I hit I feel 10x more. I installed the rear myself so I’m positive they are done right, OCD approved. The fronts were installed by a shop and I even had a second shop check them because I got bad vibes from the shop. Just seems like the backs way to tight now.
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tire pressure??
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Originally Posted by chimmike
tire pressure??
Running 44 on terra grapplers. That’s based on chalk test. But the tires were on there for a little before the shocks and didn’t notice it being that rough
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Old May 23, 2019 | 04:49 PM
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lower the tire pressure. that will immediately help.
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Old May 23, 2019 | 04:54 PM
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I run 38 all around on my 33s. No complaints. I have the 6112s up front though.
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Originally Posted by 2015LariatFX4dude
I run 38 all around on my 33s. No complaints. I have the 6112s up front though.
With 10 ply tires?
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Old May 23, 2019 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkUSAF
With 10 ply tires?
No. P rated. F150s don't need LTs IMO
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