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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 09:45 PM
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Softer Shocks?

Looking to get something softer for my new '15. I don't think my infant is liking the stock ride and we have a road trip coming up in a few months. What do you guys recommend? I might look into a full 2.5" lift in the future.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 09:57 PM
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A lot of aftermarket shocks tend to stiffen up the ride more. If you are unloaded you can reduce the air pressure in the tires some, especially in the rear.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 10:31 PM
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Adjustable Rancho's? Never owned a set but have read positive things.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 08:22 AM
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Load range "E" tires are stiff. I run 55 psi in all 4. I rarely have much weight in the bed and that makes the ride much better. I recently put on a set of Bilstein shocks. Very nice compared to the stock 'Rancho' badged shocks (FX4).. but they had over 200k on them so were probably 'tired'.
 
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the 5100 Blisteins shocks help alot as for as ride. If you what a smoother ride put some weight in the back of the truck, that will smooth it out.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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The bilsteins on my 2012 f250 had 150k on them so I just replaced them with some pro comp pro runners. These made the ride CONSIDERABLY softer. They wouldn't be the best choice for a tow rig . I run 35s and only run 35-40lbs in them as well. The softer ride far outweighs having to look at the sensor light. When I have a load I put a mighty 50lb in em.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by chunispoor
Looking to get something softer for my new '15. I don't think my infant is liking the stock ride and we have a road trip coming up in a few months. What do you guys recommend? I might look into a full 2.5" lift in the future.
 
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