[QUOTE=vt_maverick;248159]I think we're still missing critical info here. angeno can you give us specifics on your previous VX? How many miles did it have?

Fair questions. Okay, here goes. My VX has 133K miles.

What size tires were you running?

Stock tire size, 245/60-18's.

Did you still have the OEM shocks and springs, or did you have a lift or other aftermarket components?

OEM shocks & springs replaced with KYB monomax shocks/struts.

It could be that you have a different configuration on your new VX, or as Riff suggests, you could simply have some worn-out components if this one is much higher mileage than your old one.

Actually, the reason I replaced the shocks/struts was because I thought "hey, maybe that's why the ride is so friggin rough". No dice though...

Coincidentally I kind of know how you feel. My new VX rides a little "looser" than what my last VX did. It was really bad at first because the previous owner had put on big sidewall tires and super crappy shocks. When I swapped my old rims, tires, and shocks back on it made a definite improvement. But then I put my Daystar 1.5" spacers back on and she seems to "sit" a bit higher (and therefore roll a bit more) than my previous VX. This truck has 20K more miles, so it's hard to know if worn springs or other components might also be an issue.

Thanks for the good feedback. Actually though, I wonder if maybe going with a 3" lift kit coupled with "softer" M/T tires might help a bit over some of the rougher moon-cratered roads we're afflicted with in the NYC metro area. I don't know if I've made it clear beforehand but I don't care that the overall ride of the truck is rough. That's not the problem. It is the CRASHING over potholes and other road detritus that rattles my nerves. Really, it feels like the VX is just smacking one hard component against another hard component and sorry folks, but that is not good, no matter what kind of vehicle you're piloting. Now I know there is a solution to this and I will damn well figure out what it is. In all events, I'll plan to keep you guys posted.