More shocks to fix harsh ride?

[ascuro]

A few months ago I installed 6 inch superlift springs (HD) and pro comp (3000s) on all four corners of my blazer. All new sleeves/bushings and such. At the moment the ride is extremely harsh, almost dangerous at speed due to some loss of control.

My question is - would doubling up on shocks at each wheel, or maybe moving up to some firmer ones, smooth it out some? I've had several people give me varying opinions.

 

[Muddytazz]

More shocks is just going to make it harsh also, the HD springs are what they are Heavy Duty. The easy rides are a lot smoother of a ride.

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

More shocks are gonna make it worse.

 

[jekbrown]

yeah, get rid of the springs... they are 99% of the problem. HD springs are really only needed if you plan on carrying a heavy load (rear) or you have a VERY heavy front end (desiel, 15k winch, blah blah). If you don't have that extra weight, they will be stiff as all fork and ride like crap. I had some Rancho HDs that were practically like having the body welded directly to the axle tubes... flex? we don't need no stinkin flex! HD springs on a light rig is sorta like when you're in the military and you load up the back of a 5-ton truck with grunts and drive over a pot-hole-covered road. Those wood bench seats are gonna paddle your butt.

j

 

[Leper]

Take a leaf out of the pack and see how it rides.

 

[BranndonC]

i agree with what has been said so far, where in so cal are you?

 

[ascuro]

Thanks for the input guys. Guess I'll try and pull a leaf, see how that helps.

Oh, I'm just east of LA here, near the Montclair mall (just off the 10).

 

[sweetk30]

what size tires and how much air are you running? to much air will make it hard ride. i ran 38" tires and 25 psi.