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Old 09-15-2010
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98 rear suspension question

My 98 stepside rides like it has a 1 ton suspension in the rear. I can go over small bumps in the road or a heavily painted crosswalk and it will want to bounce sideways. I deflated the tires some but its the same result. Since its a small bed and Im not planning to haul heavy loads with a trailer, what is a good way to soften up the suspension for daily use?
 
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pull out a leaf.

maybe even just ur overload?
 
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^^yeah that's what i would try doin first
 
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check for a stuck shock, its easier to pull off a shock then a leaf.
 
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not as likely the issue though.
bad/old shock ya...but stuck shock? eh..
 
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not as likely the issue though.
bad/old shock ya...but stuck shock? eh..
or he can have procomps made for an f250 that make it ride soooo bad in the rear lol
 
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or he can have procomps made for an f250 that make it ride soooo bad in the rear lol
**** you
 
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I have seen shocks stick making it feel like there is no suspension
 
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