Wobble Cure? VIDEO
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My (18") wheels/tires are stock.
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The video really helps see whats going on when you hit the ruts. I wouldn't say I have a complete wobble, but definitely feel every pit in the road. Definitely not a rig I can cruise fast in with only one hand lightly on the wheel. Never know when I'm gonna need that death grip. Now I really want to try some different shocks! I was thinking bilsteins 5160's.
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Yes, there's a definite change in feel. It has a firmer feel and takes a little more force to turn the wheel. I actually prefer it now because I think the OEM feel is a little over-assisted. A bit loosey. It's probably a matter of preference.
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The video really helps see whats going on when you hit the ruts. I wouldn't say I have a complete wobble, but definitely feel every pit in the road. Definitely not a rig I can cruise fast in with only one hand lightly on the wheel. Never know when I'm gonna need that death grip. Now I really want to try some different shocks! I was thinking bilsteins 5160's.
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Did my wobble post make you spend money Epic? Because you just made me spend more money on something yet again. I thought I was close to the "complete" truck I wanted. I dont see how I could part with this truck after how much time I spent perfecting it. That's saying a lot too because I love new trucks.
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Did my wobble post make you spend money Epic? Because you just made me spend more money on something yet again. I thought I was close to the "complete" truck I wanted. I dont see how I could part with this truck after how much time I spent perfecting it. That's saying a lot too because I love new trucks.
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Thanks Epic, ordered a set off EBay to send Australia for my RHD truck.
I run BFG 285/65R20 and stock suspension. I have a fair bit of weight on my front axle with winch and bumper (5,500lbs).
Mine is better after changing to Bilsteins front and rear and fitting BFG,s. I think the key for me in helping was reducing the PSI in the tires down to the manufacturers recommendation VS weight. It must help take a shock load not being as hard.
I still found it to be there when travel on gravel roads with potholes and corrugations (which is where it does most if it's driving). I find this to be extremely dangerous as it skips across the dirt roads out of control.
I run BFG 285/65R20 and stock suspension. I have a fair bit of weight on my front axle with winch and bumper (5,500lbs).
Mine is better after changing to Bilsteins front and rear and fitting BFG,s. I think the key for me in helping was reducing the PSI in the tires down to the manufacturers recommendation VS weight. It must help take a shock load not being as hard.
I still found it to be there when travel on gravel roads with potholes and corrugations (which is where it does most if it's driving). I find this to be extremely dangerous as it skips across the dirt roads out of control.
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You know, that's a really good point. Matt (2000silverbullet), have you tried airing down 20 psi to see what happens?
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I believe forget the plate on the truck, go off manufacturers info or if it is not available use info from these guys:
https://www.rma.org/getfile.cfm?ID=606&type=publication
See page 15 if you run stock size 18's and page 14 for stock size 20's.
I run 55 front and 60 rear. To me it made a difference, but it is still there. Also getting rid of the stock tyres and fitting the BFG's.
Looking forward to the Rancho kit to hopefully end this.
https://www.rma.org/getfile.cfm?ID=606&type=publication
See page 15 if you run stock size 18's and page 14 for stock size 20's.
I run 55 front and 60 rear. To me it made a difference, but it is still there. Also getting rid of the stock tyres and fitting the BFG's.
Looking forward to the Rancho kit to hopefully end this.