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Old 03-26-2004, 10:03 AM
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Better handling?

Any ideas on making an '01 2500 4X4 handle better? I like a good stiff ride and would also like to remove some of the sway. What have you guys done to make your trucks a little more car like in that way?
Old 03-26-2004, 12:39 PM
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The best thing I can think of, I've asked this question a couple of times, is new shocks and polyurethane bushings. That's about all that can be done. The stock shocks suck. Period. I'd go with either a set of Ranchos or Bilstiens (sp).
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Make sure there is plenty of air in the tires........................
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I'd try lukes link for your tie-rad and trac-bar ends and look into a steering stabilizer kit I can't remember who sells it maybe DT? go to links and check out what the cos offer.
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When I lifted the truck, I opted for dual shocks up front, after market steering stabilizers, and trac bar. Huge difference!

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I put skyjacker d25 springs and dual shocks on the front ............. tightened her right up handles awsome now
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I may look into doing some of those mods. Thanks fellas.
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A dual steering stablizer kit would do the trick. Gets rid of the play, for the most part, in the "loose" steering. I think you would notice a big difference.
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belive it or not when i installed my hellwigs and set them to the max it lifted the rear of my truck a good 1" and it dramaticly took the roll and sway out of her
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