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What can i do with my 2012 crew cab f250 so i font feel every bump i hit

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Old 04-27-2017, 08:09 PM
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What can i do with my 2012 crew cab f250 so i font feel every bump i hit

I just got a f250 crew cab and i know that pick up is mostly used for heavy duty but what can i do to make the truck a smoother ride an not feel any little bump on the road that i hit. Please help
 
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Old 04-27-2017, 08:18 PM
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If it has the factory shocks replace them they suck and are likely worn out to boot popular choices here are bilstein 5100's rancho 9000's and fox 2.0's I think there called. But it's a heavy duty truck with a solid front axle it's not going to ride like an air ride caddy or even a f150 but you will be amazed at the difference good shocks make.
 
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Thanks alot @mike189677 ill give that a try. An yeah im just looking for something to smooth the ride a bit
 
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Old 04-27-2017, 08:33 PM
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The fox shocks and 40 psi in your tires rather than the recommended amount that is enough to float the goodyear blimp!
 
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What size tire and wheel are you running? A larger sidewall height will give you a better ride
 
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Definitely lower your tire pressure, it'll help with the ride quite a bit.
 
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Definitely lower your tire pressure, it'll help with the ride quite a bit.
i second that......simplest thing to do.
 
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Old 04-28-2017, 05:31 AM
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50 front, 40 rear..... air up when loaded.

or buy a NON work truck.
 
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put Michelin 17" tires and rims. max air the tires will hold. replace the all (front and back)shocks with blistiens, see if you need rear anti sway bars.
 
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500 lbs of sandbags in the bed will smooth things out.
 
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