Question about ride quality
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Exactly HD, but the gaited breeds, ie Tennessee Walkers, Missouri Foxtrotters, Paso finos, have that 4 beat gait (unlike the 2 beat trot), which makes it seem like you are just gliding along. Now there are a few horses that have a nice trot which is fairly comfortable but nothing like a running walk or a foxtrot.
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I've got the Rancho 9000 and have them set in about the middle of the dial.
But I do believe the tire air pressure is the answer. I run mine at 65psi when empty and bump them up to 80 psi when I'm hauling the trailers.
And my foxtrotters are the only horse I can get my wife to ride. But my daughters still enjoy speed of my arabs.
But I do believe the tire air pressure is the answer. I run mine at 65psi when empty and bump them up to 80 psi when I'm hauling the trailers.
And my foxtrotters are the only horse I can get my wife to ride. But my daughters still enjoy speed of my arabs.
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These trucks were designed by guys. Boob bouncability is one of the things they fine tuned during engineering. They actually have a special sensor equipped bra for use by female test drivers. I believe the 6.7 scored an 8.4 on the Jiggleometer scale. It was actually an important factor when choosing my truck. Just remember this is how they are designed and changing you shocks may void your warranty. It cant be more intense than running around on your horses.
Haha! You guys are funny! I knew if I mentioned the word ***** someone would have to comment. I started to tell you that my husband has no problem with the ride....
I have ridden gaited horses before, and my riding buddy has a TW. Fortunately my mare has a little comfy pitty pat trot that is her preferred gait, but I still wear a sports bra when I ride. I'm not that endowed, but you don't have to be to get sore after a while. I just don't want to have wear it while driving my truck!!
Thanks for all the suggestions, it never honestly occurred to me to lower the pressure in the tires. That's certainly a quicker and cheaper fix than new shocks, and I'll get my husband to try the bounce test so maybe we can tell if they are still performing as needed.
And mountainhoundf350, you need to put a dollar in the douche jar. Just sayin'.....
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Haha!
Thanks for all the suggestions, it never honestly occurred to me to lower the pressure in the tires. That's certainly a quicker and cheaper fix than new shocks, and I'll get my husband to try the bounce test so maybe we can tell if they are still performing as needed.
Thanks for all the suggestions, it never honestly occurred to me to lower the pressure in the tires. That's certainly a quicker and cheaper fix than new shocks, and I'll get my husband to try the bounce test so maybe we can tell if they are still performing as needed.
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Yes, 42 psi is definitely the minimum for a truck this heavy, and thats only with good quality tires and empty. I do air up when I carry a load.