CRAPPY RIDE QUALITY? Read Here

CRAPPY RIDE QUALITY? Read Here

05-01-2006, 06:01 AM

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ChrisKringle

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CRAPPY RIDE QUALITY? Read Here

You wouldn't believe how much of a difference air pressure makes -- mainly the rear. Though I was going to have to sell my truck for a GMC, 'till I played with the air pressure. Still may, but that's another thread.

Ended up with 30 psi in the rear and 65 (max) in the front on 35" Toyo M/T's.

I got my tires rotated, and they pumped them up to 60. The ride was unbearable. At 30 in the rear, the sidewall bulge is still less than the front at 65 (max), so I may go to 25 for the rear and further the comfort level. Pump the fronts up to max for fuel economy, corner handling, and height. For the rear, decrease intil sidewall bulge is equivelant. Probably not on stock tires though, thin sidewalls, unless your running a duelly. Obviously this is for unladen city driving.

It made a HUGE difference for me, don't worry about pumping the front up either, the coils are nice and supple with the weight of Cummins.

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