Define “better ride” for yourself. Then realize it’s a HD truck. There’s not much room between the front axle and bump stops. Even softer bumpstops have to start engaging even sooner given the limited space. Up travel and sidewall are big drivers to ride quality on these trucks.
2016 Power Wagon
Ended with full Thuren catalog
Medium height front springs, tall rear springs, Airlift airbags/cradles, track bars F&R, Swaybar, King 3.0/2.5, 37s on 17s, regeared
Super predictable, firm on road, soaked up washboard and small whoops Offroad at speed, Swaybar made transitions awesome, rear Trackbar smoothed rear end out. Semi-regularly towed 7-9k super confidently and controlled with big shocks
2019 2500 CCSB Diesel
1” front lift, 1/2” lowering rear springs, Swaybar, airbags/cradles, Fox 2.0, 35x11.5x18s
Swaybar kept transitions good, springs maybe slightly softer than stock, did rear plus bags for adjustment and as soft as can be, but seemed to be on internal bumpstops and ramp rate when empty too quickly. 2.0 non Resi shocks aren’t enough to control that much truck weight. Very soft and wallowy feel over road bumps. Imo. Thought this was a decent alternative as truck was more towpig/road instead of do-it-all.
2009 QCLB Dually Flatbed
Swapped front spacers for Thuren 3” springs and Fox 2.0 Resi shocks on all corners, stock size tires, airbags and prob stock rear leaf springs
Springs and shocks made a big difference, soaked up road imperfections amazingly compared to spacers and Ranchos. Made truck driveable more often.
2018 3500 CCLB Diesel
Getting max height springs, full leaf springs/shackles, Swaybar, Trackbar, Fox 2.0 Resis, 35x11.5x20 to 37x12.5x17or18 likely. Hoping it’s a good match, but constantly looking at Kings again.