2017 lariat test drive
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2017 lariat test drive
Well, I test drove a 2017 f350 cclb 4x4 dually (4.10's) yesterday and really liked it. Although I, felt some shudder as if I was on wash boarded/bumpy/rough road and I wasn't, I was in fact, on very smooth asphalt.
First noticed it while slightly turning the steering wheel, but then noticed it periodically during the drive.
My gf, who was in the back seat said, she also noticed it.
Any ideas, as to why/what this could possibly be?
First noticed it while slightly turning the steering wheel, but then noticed it periodically during the drive.
My gf, who was in the back seat said, she also noticed it.
Any ideas, as to why/what this could possibly be?
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Did you happen to notice it more with the wheel turned than other times? It could be simply that the dealership never moved the hubs from locked to auto and what you're feeling is just the locked hubs, but then again I'm not sure that would make a smooth road feel like washboards.
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that's true, the land departure is supposed to simulate running over the rumble strips on the highway.
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Did you happen to notice it more with the wheel turned than other times? It could be simply that the dealership never moved the hubs from locked to auto and what you're feeling is just the locked hubs, but then again I'm not sure that would make a smooth road feel like washboards.
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What appears to be smooth asphalt can actually have enough ripples that can shake a Super duty pretty significantly some times. Trucks in general are not known for having a smooth ride. I've been very impressed with the ride in my new '17 Super Duty Platinum.
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My F450 vibrated, which I attributed to the highways (it is smooth on surface streets). Just to be sure, I asked my dealer to check the wheel balance. Both inner steel wheels were out of balance - no more vibration (if the road is smooth).
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We have several concrete streets and highways here that have the expansion joints set at the perfect distance to make my truck bounce like a buckboard wagon. Even some of the roadways that have been paved over in asphalt have the same effect. Could be what you experienced as well
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