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I have a 96 crew cab f350 , I love the truck but it rides like a steel wheeled wagon . It does have a 4" spring kit on the front and 3.5 " blocks on the rear , I feel that most of the roughness is coming from the rear factory springs . Does anyone know of any ways of softening the ride but not taking to much of the height or any away from the truck . I have a 03 250 crew cab 4x4 that has a leveling kit that rides like a town car compaired to the 350
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These things just ride rough. I'de tell you to replace your springs, but unless they have lost their flex tension (i.e. every time you hit a bump you hit the bump stop; or instead of having a flatten U look they are upside down U look), that really won't help. Air bags may help some - but I would first check your shocks and tires.
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The 250 and 350 springs are about the same, its just the number of leafs.
the 250 front springs are heavier duty than the 350 as well.
These trucks just ride rough, its the way they are.
Jim has a set of velvet ride shackles, but I don't know how much of a different they made.
Proper tire inflation is about the only thing that softens them up.
My tires were pumped to max when i first got it. It was horrible!
the 250 front springs are heavier duty than the 350 as well.
These trucks just ride rough, its the way they are.
Jim has a set of velvet ride shackles, but I don't know how much of a different they made.
Proper tire inflation is about the only thing that softens them up.
My tires were pumped to max when i first got it. It was horrible!
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I agree that these models are rougher riding , but what makes the difference between the pre 97 and the 99 and newer . I just figured that it was the somewhat close to the same frame and axles just different springs or something. I wonder if the same type springs say off a 2003 would make big diference ?
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The 250 and 350 springs are about the same, its just the number of leafs.
the 250 front springs are heavier duty than the 350 as well.
These trucks just ride rough, its the way they are.
Jim has a set of velvet ride shackles, but I don't know how much of a different they made.
Proper tire inflation is about the only thing that softens them up.
My tires were pumped to max when i first got it. It was horrible!
the 250 front springs are heavier duty than the 350 as well.
These trucks just ride rough, its the way they are.
Jim has a set of velvet ride shackles, but I don't know how much of a different they made.
Proper tire inflation is about the only thing that softens them up.
My tires were pumped to max when i first got it. It was horrible!
Talyn is right. The 250 and 350 spring are about the same - not a whole lot different. I have heard some folks having some luck with air bags, but I would not rely on it.
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I just did new spring/shackle bushings and shocks among other things and it rides like a different truck
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Buying the kit is the better option, but it does lift the front end up.
Also, these guys are right.
If your having ride issues, the best thing to do is start replacing bushings.
Having a 350, you are going to have a rougher ride with the d60.
Durability comes with a price. The TTB is smooth as silk. =)
Also, these guys are right.
If your having ride issues, the best thing to do is start replacing bushings.
Having a 350, you are going to have a rougher ride with the d60.
Durability comes with a price. The TTB is smooth as silk. =)
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From: College Station, TX
Buying the kit is the better option, but it does lift the front end up.
Also, these guys are right.
If your having ride issues, the best thing to do is start replacing bushings.
Having a 350, you are going to have a rougher ride with the d60.
Durability comes with a price. The TTB is smooth as silk. =)
Also, these guys are right.
If your having ride issues, the best thing to do is start replacing bushings.
Having a 350, you are going to have a rougher ride with the d60.
Durability comes with a price. The TTB is smooth as silk. =)
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