Unsprung weight problem

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

After changing from stock 20s to the SRT10 22s w/ 305/45 tires I feel like the truck's ride has changed quite a bit. I'm not sure how to describe it, but it feels unbalanced (not an unbalanced tire, the truck's suspension geometry.)

The only thing I can think of is that the SRTs weigh more...IIRC they are approximately 10 lbs heavier than the stock 20s each...and the increase in unsprung weight has changed the feel of the truck. It's fine on a straight stretch, it's only when I get in the bumpy stuff that it feels odd.

What's the best way to counteract this problem? I don't want to put super firm shocks on the truck because I like that my dropped truck still rides great. Thanks for the help.

[myoung84]

I would put on some Bilstein shocks... They will be much better than stock shocks but won't be stiff and harsh. I plan on running them soon.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Any particular model?

[myoung84]

F4-BE5-E301-H0 - Front
F4-BE5-G779-H0 - Rear

Shock Warehouse has them for $68.95 each.

[(S.M.R) 101]

I love mine dude.. they perform awesome on and off road

[Lie2me]

Are you getting a lot of bed bounce and noise from the rear? I just installed the airlift helper bags on the rear of my truck and its made a huge difference in feel and noise. This may not help, but its something to consider.
Have you ever ran low profile wheels on a truck before? More wheel and less tire is definitely going to give you a change in the way the truck feels.
I would definitely consider the Bilstien shocks. I can't speak for them on the ram, but I did test drive a new car that had the bilstien package...and it was night and day on the exact same car. Unbelievable actually. It was only a $500 upgrade, but it wasn't a package offered on the automatic my wife bought. I will be upgrading her car with the Bilstiens when I get back from overseas.
Lastly, can you run the Bilstiens on a lowered Ram? 2/4? I see a truck in your sig line, but I was just wanting to double-check.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Thanks for the info dude. Yeah, I've had 22s on a 3/5 Ram with even lower profile tires. I'm 90% positive that my problem is shocks.

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