A little unsettling body roll

[harper223]

Some crazy pulled out in front of me today. I was going about 50mph and had to quickly get pull over to the right to keep from hitting her. My 4R. began to wobble a bit- like a rolling motion from side to side. I was careful not to over-correct because I thought to myself, "I would rather hit the back of her rather than over-correct and flip this with me and my 18mo. old in it." I know that SUV' s are more prone to flip, but this occured to me today that I have to quit driving this thing like its an accord. But a 50mph jerk of the wheel like that sure did make me nervous.
Just had new AT Revos, Bilst's shocks put on- so as far as the suspension and ride are concerned. thats all Ive had done. What can I do to tighten her up a little? BTW, when Firestone put the new tires and shocks on, they said the front end was "very tight".
Also, do new tires usually have a soft feel to them and add to the effect of that wobble or roll sensation?
I conclude: Driving is NOT dangerous. Driving around people IS dangerous- no matter what you drive.
Thanks...

 

[lee]

well that would be the swaybar thats helping you out to keep you from flipping. you can upgrade that for one.

another thing you can do is lower the truck...

performance products sells 1" lowering springs.

maybe someone else will chime in with more ideas. good luck, glad youre safe.

 

[harper223]

Thanks Lee,
Know who makes a sway bar? Also, I know you added new springs (nice BTW) and although you got the 1" lift, regardless- did the new springs improve roll/pitch?

 

[lee]

Thanks Lee,
Know who makes a sway bar? Also, I know you added new springs (nice BTW) and although you got the 1" lift, regardless- did the new springs improve roll/pitch?

whenever you go higher it hurts roll/pitch

but id say its not terribly different than stock