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20's what tire pressure

Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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20's what tire pressure

i had 37's on stoock rims truck handled awsome. i put 20's on with 4 5/8 back spacing and 35 by 12.50 toyo mt's and truck wonders bad and the steering is rel sensitve so i put bds dual stabalizer kit on and didnt help any? anyone have any advise? tire pressures i can try?
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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some one must have an idea?
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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I run about 50psi in mine - my steering is still a bit sloppy, but I also need new tires.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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Now may be a good time to have your front end checked out, especially your upper and lower ball joints.

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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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I run 40psi in mine, it keeps it from bucking so hard when hitting freeway bumps.Wonders a little but not bad. I Like the overall ride at this pressure. I have 27,000 miles on current set, approx a little over 1/2 wear, not counting a few burnouts.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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I'm runnning 45 front and 40 rear. The tires only have about 500 miles on them. Rides good. Mine wanders a little probably because the original balljoints, hubs and tie rods have 105,000 miles on them which need to be replaced soon.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Man, I run 70 all around. Handles pretty decent, but not terrific. Great for an M/T though. Bumps will darn near break your teeth though, these suckers are stiff for sure...
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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I had run higher pressure in the past, 60-65, but I had the wheels switched out and the tire shop filled them to 50 in the front and 45 in the rear. Made a world of difference for the bumps, it doesn't handle any different so I've kept it ever since. I've never had problems with the handling of mine, truck seems very tight, I would try tire pressure first but Silverram03 might be right.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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I'm runnin 55 front and rear. 37 x 20 Toyo M/T's. I was running 45, but at that PSI the fronts looked really low, so i started running 55. I cant tell a difference in ride....
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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One reason I left mine aired up so high was because on bumps, or if I jerk my wheel quick the whole truck seems to "wobble" for a coulple seconds. It's almost like something is spongy. I figured it's either the tires or shocks, but I guess it could be the shocks instead?

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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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i had the front end checked out and all is good he also did a 4 wheel alignment. it is just wierd how the truck darts so bad now either way it must be from the less side wall? my steering is really tight almost seems to tight. it drive the best if you barely hang on to the wheel
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