Improving the ride
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Have you tried towing at a lower setting? Mine tows my 15k fifth wheel set to 4 very well. (F450)
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CCSB, 6.2, 4x4....they'd be 4800lb per 2017 spec guide
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Interesting thread. I am also looking to improve the ride on my 2016 F-250 and I have about the same truck as the OP with snow plow prep and camper packages. Many recommendations here to lower tire pressure when unloaded as a daily driver. What tire pressure are you guys running front and rear? I’ve had mine at 65 psi front and rear.
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From: Lost in the Ozone....
Interesting thread. I am also looking to improve the ride on my 2016 F-250 and I have about the same truck as the OP with snow plow prep and camper packages. Many recommendations here to lower tire pressure when unloaded as a daily driver. What tire pressure are you guys running front and rear? I’ve had mine at 65 psi front and rear.
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Rancho RS9000XL
I'm into my first month after installing the Rancho 9000's and I'm very happy with my experience so far. I set my front at "5" and unloaded the rears at "3" and the ride is dramatically better. Hooked up the trailer and pulled 300 miles on some less that great roads and set the rears at 9 and left the fronts at 5 and might have to turn the rear down a click. I'm very happy with the way these shocks perform
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Do you get a TPMS light at those pressures?
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I'm really not trying to be smart but....this is a Super Duty 3/4 ton truck (not an F150 1/2 ton). The ride is only gonna get so good....if you start trying to turn it into an F150, you're going to ruin the reason you bought it (to carry heavy loads).
I've know guys who buy an F150 1/2 ton and then try to use it like an F350 by hauling loads that are WAY too heavy.
I've got a 2017 F350 with snowplow prep and the maximum load springs all around - yeah it's firm, but I wouldn't call it rough riding at all. Just my 2 cents.
I've know guys who buy an F150 1/2 ton and then try to use it like an F350 by hauling loads that are WAY too heavy.
I've got a 2017 F350 with snowplow prep and the maximum load springs all around - yeah it's firm, but I wouldn't call it rough riding at all. Just my 2 cents.
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I was not pleased with the factory ride, found it stiff and bouncy. First thing I did was drop the tire pressure to 45/50 and then moved to the levelling it.
I found the biggest difference was the tire pressure by far, it made the truck much more comfortable. Shocks made a difference as well, but the springs oddly enough made the smallest noticeable difference.
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I'm not a genius when it comes to the physics of driving, but I've always been told that when your tire pressure is too low, it costs you in fuel economy. So, what is "too low" for a Super Duty whose tires are recommended to be at 80 PSI? Does running 50/50 affect fuel economy?
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My 14k GVWR can never allow me to approach the 9900# RAWR, so why run the door-plate pressure rated for that load?
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get the softer front springs, fox shocks, and adjust your tire pressure.
Long story short....."I" could tell a difference in the camper package front springs compared to the standard springs.
Long story short....."I" could tell a difference in the camper package front springs compared to the standard springs.