2016 Left over
Hello I just traded in my F150 for a left over 2016 F350 Lariat super cab in Platium White. Love the color. Rides a little rough.I aired down to 65psi and had friend a ford tech reprogram computer for wheel sensor for 65psi. It helped a little,what shocks can I buy that will soften the ride and still perform when towing my 7000 lbs camper. I will be using this as my daily driver...thanks...

 

It's a 350 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

See if you can get the tech to set the tpms lower and do 45 front, 40 rear. Remember to re-inflate when towing.

 

I have the same truck just a dually, rides pretty good empty, when towing though tows like a dream! Have about 7k on it, it's also my daily driver. Love it?

 

How long have you been driving the new truck? The reason I ask is that an F150's ride is going to be a lot different than a F350's ride.

I know this as someone who is an F150 owner and has had F250'S & F350's it's going to take a little while for you to adjust to the truck, it's a totally different beast when you go up to an SD and some butt in the seat time is going to be required.

Now no one expects an SD to ride like a Cadillac but some of the things suggested so far will help, but the biggest thing will be you and your body getting used to the truck, once your used to it, you will like it.

Hell the old 7.3's were rough riding help the truck find it's way rides, and the trucks since then have gotten a lot better in ride quality. Honestly though try the things suggested but let you and your body get used to it, once that happens over time you'll find it a lot better

 

True a super duty will not ride anything like a F-150. You mentioned you were rolling on 65psi...I roll at 60psi when not Towing or hauling and I do notice a big difference in ride quality between 60 and 65psi...I would try dropping it another 5-10psi on all 4 corners.

 

Do the chalk test on the tires. Color a strip of tread then roll forward. Adjust tire pressure until you have a full contact patch. This will get you the best ride and tread life. As mentioned, ad air when towing or hauling.

As far as shocks go, it's pretty split on bilsteins and ranchos on here as far as popularity. The fox 2.0's are also popular. They cost a bit more, but probably worth it. The factory shocks are not known for being hi quality. I need to upgrade shocks, and will probably go with bilsteins.

 

150, 1500 are basically a car...

250, 350 are Work Trucks.

my opinion.. you can not put 4,000 pounds in trunk of a car/150/1500

 

I'd be a little surprised if changing shocks affected the ride quality while running empty. The springs are too stiff and they have to be for an F350. When the shocks eventually wear completely out you might notice a little tire vibration at speed while empty but that's about all I'd expect out of any shocks on a superduty. I'd leave the OEM shocks alone until they wear out.

 

Well prepare to be surprised then because it's well known that the shocks they put on these trucks are crap and have been since 99. I don't think anyone has ever come back disappointed after a shock change. There are plenty of shock threads on here that you can read through with positive results. Changing the shocks will not make the truck ride like an half ton but it will be much better.

 

I have blown out shocks from 2001. Truck is so rusty I have no chance of getting them off.

 

When the late fall hits and I stop towing my 5th wheel I strap down 8 - 60lb sand bags (480 lbs.) into the back of the truck where the 5th hitch normally sits over the axles. That weight along with Bilstein 5100s and running 55 psi all around really makes a difference to smooth thing out for running around town. Also helps with the traction over the winter months.

 

Thanks I will try that

 

[QUOTE=Mike189677;17273018]Well prepare to be surprised then because it's well known that the shocks they put on these trucks are crap and have been since 99. I don't think anyone has ever come back disappointed after a shock change. There are plenty of shock threads on here that you can read through with positive results. Changing the shocks will not make the truck ride like an half ton but it will be much better.[/QUOTE

 

Thank you all.. I knew I was giving up a better riding truck but I wanted a better towing truck.....

 

The Rancho 9000 series is (I believe) adjustable. You can soften the settings empty, firm the up loaded.