Ride Quality Info
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2010
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A few things...
As others have said, the weight of the diesel makes a big difference, it will ride smoother than the gas given an identical truck configuration. Also, not sure what wheels/tires were on each truck-shorter sidewall or AT tire will ride harsher than taller sidewall and touring tire normally, but obivously as the guys have said, air pressure makes a difference. Don't go too low though, as your tires won't wear correctly, and you will chance being caught with your pants down so to speak, if you are out and decide you need to load something heavy in the bed...you would need to air up or risk tire failure. As for the "Rancho Shocks"...they are junk. Not even an "off road" shock. Even if they weren't junk, a shock will only do so much to unloaded suspension. I am running Bilstein 5100 HDs all around and they really didn't make THAT big of a difference unloaded. When loaded...holy crap do they make a difference. Lastly, a rear sway bar makes a HUGE difference with the bunny hopping over bumps. I put one on my last truck and it was night and day. I don't know offhand, does the new truck have a rear sway bar?
As others have said, the weight of the diesel makes a big difference, it will ride smoother than the gas given an identical truck configuration. Also, not sure what wheels/tires were on each truck-shorter sidewall or AT tire will ride harsher than taller sidewall and touring tire normally, but obivously as the guys have said, air pressure makes a difference. Don't go too low though, as your tires won't wear correctly, and you will chance being caught with your pants down so to speak, if you are out and decide you need to load something heavy in the bed...you would need to air up or risk tire failure. As for the "Rancho Shocks"...they are junk. Not even an "off road" shock. Even if they weren't junk, a shock will only do so much to unloaded suspension. I am running Bilstein 5100 HDs all around and they really didn't make THAT big of a difference unloaded. When loaded...holy crap do they make a difference. Lastly, a rear sway bar makes a HUGE difference with the bunny hopping over bumps. I put one on my last truck and it was night and day. I don't know offhand, does the new truck have a rear sway bar?
More Turbo
Joined: Mar 2013
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Pressure inflation chart
OEM factory installed 275/65R18E (626revs/mile):
35 = 1940lb
40 = 2130
45 = 2310
50 = 2535 (C)
55 = 2660
60 = 2825
65 = 3000(D)
70 = 3150
75 = 3305
80 = 3415 (E)
My rear axle is carrying 3,000 lbs (per cat scale)
Loaded for camping it is 4,100 lbs (per scale)
I run 60 psi in my rear tires,which is enough for my weight, and it is a much better ride empty. 60 psi is good for 5,650 axle weight.
OEM factory installed 275/65R18E (626revs/mile):
35 = 1940lb
40 = 2130
45 = 2310
50 = 2535 (C)
55 = 2660
60 = 2825
65 = 3000(D)
70 = 3150
75 = 3305
80 = 3415 (E)
My rear axle is carrying 3,000 lbs (per cat scale)
Loaded for camping it is 4,100 lbs (per scale)
I run 60 psi in my rear tires,which is enough for my weight, and it is a much better ride empty. 60 psi is good for 5,650 axle weight.
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Albuquerque
I'm one that was disappointed with the harsh ride of my truck when driving without a load. Today I took delivery of four Bilstein shocks and hope to get them installed in the next two weeks.
My complaint is the hopping the rear would do over large bumps, and the constant up/down in the cab over smaller bumps over less than ideal roads. On a recent trip my wife and one of my kids actually got 'truck sick' from the repetitive motion.
I spoke to three Ford truck owners that installed Bilstein shocks and they describe the improvement as dramatic. Unfortunately I can't compare apples to apples since they did not have the same gasser I have. I'll provide an opinion after the install.
My complaint is the hopping the rear would do over large bumps, and the constant up/down in the cab over smaller bumps over less than ideal roads. On a recent trip my wife and one of my kids actually got 'truck sick' from the repetitive motion.
I spoke to three Ford truck owners that installed Bilstein shocks and they describe the improvement as dramatic. Unfortunately I can't compare apples to apples since they did not have the same gasser I have. I'll provide an opinion after the install.
How did the install go?? Did the Bilstein 5100 make a difference??
biz
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Joined: Mar 2014
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I have a 14 6.2 long bed 4x4 xl extended cab but it came with the camper package with overload springs and rear swaybar. It rides very rough.
I was perusing the upfitter guide and these springs are very stout. With a small load it will bounce on the overloads. I was thinking about ordering softer fronts and rear springs as i don't tow/load heavy yet, expensive though.
It definitely needs shocks with much better rebound control to keep the tires on the road instead of bouncing in the air and tripping traction control.
I was perusing the upfitter guide and these springs are very stout. With a small load it will bounce on the overloads. I was thinking about ordering softer fronts and rear springs as i don't tow/load heavy yet, expensive though.
It definitely needs shocks with much better rebound control to keep the tires on the road instead of bouncing in the air and tripping traction control.
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2015
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I changed mine on 2011 350 from factory to gabriel max control along with rancho steering shock. Ride improved night and day with those. I think i paid around 90$ a shock or so for each of the 4 corners and 70$ or so for the steering. All CDN prices.
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Joined: Jan 2015
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A few things...
As others have said, the weight of the diesel makes a big difference, it will ride smoother than the gas given an identical truck configuration. Also, not sure what wheels/tires were on each truck-shorter sidewall or AT tire will ride harsher than taller sidewall and touring tire normally, but obivously as the guys have said, air pressure makes a difference. Don't go too low though, as your tires won't wear correctly, and you will chance being caught with your pants down so to speak, if you are out and decide you need to load something heavy in the bed...you would need to air up or risk tire failure. As for the "Rancho Shocks"...they are junk. Not even an "off road" shock. Even if they weren't junk, a shock will only do so much to unloaded suspension. I am running Bilstein 5100 HDs all around and they really didn't make THAT big of a difference unloaded. When loaded...holy crap do they make a difference. Lastly, a rear sway bar makes a HUGE difference with the bunny hopping over bumps. I put one on my last truck and it was night and day. I don't know offhand, does the new truck have a rear sway bar?
As others have said, the weight of the diesel makes a big difference, it will ride smoother than the gas given an identical truck configuration. Also, not sure what wheels/tires were on each truck-shorter sidewall or AT tire will ride harsher than taller sidewall and touring tire normally, but obivously as the guys have said, air pressure makes a difference. Don't go too low though, as your tires won't wear correctly, and you will chance being caught with your pants down so to speak, if you are out and decide you need to load something heavy in the bed...you would need to air up or risk tire failure. As for the "Rancho Shocks"...they are junk. Not even an "off road" shock. Even if they weren't junk, a shock will only do so much to unloaded suspension. I am running Bilstein 5100 HDs all around and they really didn't make THAT big of a difference unloaded. When loaded...holy crap do they make a difference. Lastly, a rear sway bar makes a HUGE difference with the bunny hopping over bumps. I put one on my last truck and it was night and day. I don't know offhand, does the new truck have a rear sway bar?
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Joined: Jan 2015
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Yah all the tires are 35 falken wild peak ats, running@ 65 psi,
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