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

 

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.

 

The springs are still shaped like a U tires are about 35psi can I remove a spring in the rear or get a set of 250 springs ?

 

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!

 

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 ?

 

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.

 

3 Inch RSK (reverse shackle kit) upfront...Along with Super Duty V Code springs...And F350 rear blocks with Super Duty Code B springs in rear.

 

I just did new spring/shackle bushings and shocks among other things and it rides like a different truck

 

Where is the best place to get the reverse shackle kit or can I make one ?

 

You can make one. It has been done. As for buying. Sky manufacturing is where I was told to go. I'm really happy with what I got from them.

 

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. =)

 

I have to agree William. I'm not knocking the D60. Everyone likes it a lot and I'm sure it is tough as nails but my D50 is well taken care of and rides nice. I don't abuse it but it handles a hard days work when needed. And I personally think that it's a good design especially on a big truck from the time period it was developed.