The suspension is junky on the Crew Cabs. The best suggestion would be to replace the stock shocks with bilsteins or anything for that matter. It'll be better than what you have. The ZR5 package has nothing to do with the suspension. All that the ZR5 package is, is an appearance package: Step Bars, Bed Rails, Roof Rack, Fender Flares, Rims, and Stickers.
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Our OEM shocks are also just for cosmetic purposes If, you replace your own you'll see what we mean.
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Funny you mention that Wrangle because I have always swore my rear sagged too. I asked my dad about it for a 2nd opinion and he didn't see it. I get really meticulous with my vehicles though and notice all the little things. Sometimes its a curse! LOL!
Wrangler & SCC - shackles, or add-a-leafs, or new spring packs will take care of that. Shackles being the only thing that wouldn't really affect the ride of the truck - the others will make it a little stiffer.
you might want to back the PSI in those AT's down to like 35-36 see if you feel a difference - the BFG AT is a C-load rating and it's harsh at 40psi. If your Daytons are c-load rated you might be seeing the same thing.
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BobbleSmitty wrote:... The best suggestion would be to replace the stock shocks with bilsteins ...
I would follow this advice first. If you don't like the ride after that, we can look to other suggestions.
I run 40 psi in mine all the time. I do have lots taller sidewalls and BFG AT/KOs which ride nicer than the bargain basement stock tires that you got stuck with. I also pack more weight than most since I carry 60 gallons of fuel when full.
There is a good post on tire pressures and finding the optimum pressure for your application and loading.
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Awesome! Thanks everybody for your input. I will see what I can come up with. Ya, I figured the dealer probably put cheap tires on it before they sold it to me.
look at how much weight those tires are supposed to hold at max pressure 40psi. for example. if your tire can hold 5000 lbs then all your tires together can hold 20,000 lbs. if your truck weighs 5000 lbs. then your tires are going to be crazy hard and make for a bumpy ride. you would be able to run about 15 psi and be good, lol.
just get a tire that has a load rating around 2k, then run 30 or so psi and see how it rides. if you really want to get it right, measure the heat coming off the tires after freeway driving and make sure its even accross the tire