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Suspension softening typically consists of two steps. To begin, you replace the pre-existing shock absorbers with a lighter set. These soft absorbers are primarily designed for comfort. Second, the springs of the vehicle should be replaced with a softer pair — in other words, lower-rated leaf springs.
In respect to this, how do I stiffen my suspension?
CarToq looks at some ways in which you can tweak a car's ride quality or handling depending on your needs.
- Spring rating. One easy way to stiffen or soften the suspension set up in your car is to alter the spring rating (load rating and stiffness).
- Suspension pads.
- Shock absorbers.
- Anti-roll bars.
- Strut braces.
will new shocks make my truck ride smoother?
The Front End Dives and/or the Rear Squats The customer may think that new shocks and struts will simply make their ride smoother, but the truth is that new shocks and struts can do a whole lot more. New shocks and struts can make a vehicle corner and brake like when it was new.
So the more the pre-load, the higher the ride height, the farther from the bumpstops, the nicer the ride. Until you get to the point where your preload is more than your cornerweights, it won't affect ride quality.