wonder if shocks are not beefy enough

[year#1]

I have a 91 4x4 Ex with 2" Skyjacker coil lift. I am using Pro Comp ES9000 series shocks. I used to run 31x10.50 BFG KMs and she rode great on and off road. Now, I am running 32x11.50 Goodyear MT/Rs (I already know, they rub) and it feels as though the tires will not stay in contact with the road, even on a slightly bumpy road. I pulled the shocks off, and used the ground to collapse the shock. The compression and rebound felt as if they are still new. I also tried airing down the tires from 40 psi, to 32 psi, then to 26 psi. The rough ride only got worse. Then I replaced the radius arm bushings, pivot arm bushings, and inner and outer wheel bearings. The ride still felt terrible. I then aired the tires back up to 42 psi. The ride quality is somewhat better, but still very bouncy and darty. I wonder if anyone has run into a similar problem. Does anyone think the shocks I am running aren't strong enough to keep my tires in contact with the road? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I am almost ready to sell my Ex (reluctantly, because I love Fords), and buy something straight axled and four linked from the factory. Please, tell me a heap Jeep isn't my only way out.

 

[cybergasm]

Were the tires balanced correctly when they were installed? if not then that would cause the feeling that the tires are not staying in contact with the road.

Might be worth a shot to take it to a different shop and have em checked again.

 

[year#1]

I will definitely do that. I had a hole in the wall wheel shop mount and balance the tires. I drove it the following day, and it actually sounded like one of the tires threw a weight up into the wheel well. Thanks for the input.