Improving the Ride - 06 Ram 3500 CTD
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I have an 06 Ram 3500 CTD with a single rear wheel (not a dually). While the ride doesn't bother me, the wife hates riding in it. Its pretty stiff and rough - expected for a 1 ton. But, she REALLY hates it. Given some of the trips we take it would be easier if I could soften the ride up.
I have been looking at possibly converting or supplmenting with air bags so that I could set it on a softer setting when empty and then dial it up when I have a load in it or the like.
But, there may be other things I can look at as well - like different shocks. Anyone have any advice as to what I should be looking at? Vendors? Kits? Articles with advice or recommendations?
I'm just trying to poke around and see what the cost might be. Thanks!
1966 Barracuda
1968 Barracuda convertible
1930 Ford Model A (soon to be hemi equipped)
2006 Dodge 3500 4X4 CTD Quad Cab
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Re: Improving the Ride - 06 Ram 3500 CTD
[Re: Joatha]
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05/04/12 09:28 AM
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2 days and not a single response??
1966 Barracuda
1968 Barracuda convertible
1930 Ford Model A (soon to be hemi equipped)
2006 Dodge 3500 4X4 CTD Quad Cab
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Re: Improving the Ride - 06 Ram 3500 CTD
[Re: Joatha]
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05/04/12 10:30 AM
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Really not much you can do, springs are the key. You can try the bags, they might help slightly, a bit more if it's loaded. Lower the tire pressure. If she thinks it rides rough now I don't think any of that will make enough difference to change her mind. Maybe you can take her for a ride in a '93 or older one ton? That might change her perspective. Robert
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Re: Improving the Ride - 06 Ram 3500 CTD
[Re: 3hundred]
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05/04/12 12:29 PM
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Take a couple of photos of the rear leafs and post the them on here.
I'll try to help you. I have a few suggestions.
Mo' Farts
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Re: Improving the Ride - 06 Ram 3500 CTD
[Re: Grizzly]
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Quality shocks all the way around and a link suspension with air bags on the rear wound be the best way to go IMO. or get a 1/4 or 3/8 sheet of steel to carry in the bed.
I am truckless..
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Re: Improving the Ride - 06 Ram 3500 CTD
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05/05/12 09:01 AM
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I have an 06 Ram 3500 CTD with a single rear wheel (not a dually). While the ride doesn't bother me, the wife hates riding in it. Its pretty stiff and rough - expected for a 1 ton. But, she REALLY hates it.
my suggestion, find an old leaf sprung 1-ton 4x4, take for ride in that, then a ride in '06. problem solved.
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Re: Improving the Ride - 06 Ram 3500 CTD
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05/08/12 09:53 PM
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When I bought my 04 dodge dually new on trip home I thought , what did I just buy? a lumber wagon? it rode hard. The next day went to Home Depot and loaded up 2 pallets of wet sod. Drove around with that in the back for a week. That took care of the stiff ride. Rides nice now. Wife would rather ride in it than her linclon. As a matter of fact this morning we had to go out of town , about 150 mile trip, asked car or truck , she said she'd rather ride that far in the truck. But she also say's that the driver seat is more comfortable than the passenger seat. Maybe let your wife drive
it's ok to butt heads, just don't do it with a butthead
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Re: Improving the Ride - 06 Ram 3500 CTD
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05/08/12 11:00 PM
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Buying a GMC is a good idea as cars do ride better. If you want a truck though you should stick with the Dodge.
Sheldon
Sheldon do you see a car in this pic......
I have been a Mopar Guy for more years than I care to admit....tested 07's before I bought the GMC
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Re: Improving the Ride - 06 Ram 3500 CTD
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05/09/12 10:23 PM
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The easiest thing is find her something else to drive! It's a 1 ton truck, it's gonna ride rough without a load in it.
She doesn't drive it. She rides in it with me. And, she hates riding in it. It would be a LOT easier to take the truck on some trips we make than loading down her Maxima. But, she refuses to ride in the truck on a long trip. So, here we are....
You could always leave her at home and find a women that will ride in it! Just an idea.
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