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Jul 25, 2017 | 10:02 PM

Windmill65

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Hey guys, I just wanted to share my experience with Ya'll.

I test drove a 2016 LWB , CC, F350, 4x4, Lariat, diesel. A very nice truck all stock.

The ride on my 2009 F350, CC , LWB, 4x4, Lariat diesel , was so much better !!

It was better because I have 2.5, ICON variable rate springs and Bilstein shocks on my '09. I mean day/night difference. My wife was like, "Why do you want THIS truck? ours rides so much better"!

Just a little FYI, 411.

Jul 25, 2017 | 10:07 PM

skanj0

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You would want it for the motor, trans, exhaust brake, interior, and other improvements from a 2009. Then you add Icon or Carli coils, some better shocks, and done. Best of both worlds.

I went from an 06 to a 16 and couldnt be happier.

Jul 26, 2017 | 04:12 AM

chukeeee

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What pressures are you running in the '09 tires, what pressures were in the '16? That could make a big difference in ride quality

Jul 26, 2017 | 05:17 AM

SHAWZER

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When I picked up my truck new in 2015 , tire pressure was between 80 -90 . Rode terrible.

Jul 26, 2017 | 08:26 AM

Windmill65

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I'm running 75 psi in my 37" Toyo RTs. I don't know what the stock tires were inflated to. I just know the ride was way better !

Jul 26, 2017 | 08:32 AM

Chuck's First Ford

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different animals... can not compare... apples and oranges..

or a Fiesta and a Crown Vic... OK, maybe Not this one

Jul 26, 2017 | 09:39 AM

jav_eee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Windmill65

I'm running 75 psi in my 37" Toyo RTs. I don't know what the stock tires were inflated to. I just know the ride was way better !

Holy cow. How's the wear on your rear tires at that pressure? That's way too much for unloaded daily driving, IMO.

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Jul 26, 2017 | 02:37 PM

jav_eee

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Quote:

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The rear tires wear quicker than the front. I do not spin them, but I don't baby it either. The truck requires 75psi to turn off the pressure sensors.

Get forscan and drop that pressure setting. You and your passengers will appreciate it! Haha

Jul 26, 2017 | 03:07 PM

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Quote:

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The rear tires wear quicker than the front. I do not spin them, but I don't baby it either. The truck requires 75psi to turn off the pressure sensors.

Take it in to any tire place, or the dealer if you dont have a tuner or forscan tool.. it can be dropped easily. I dropped mine from 70/75 down to 50/50, if my tire goes below 50psi.. then I have a problem, I run mine around 65 and its not bad.