Improving the ride
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Improving the ride
I just purchased a new f250 6.2 ccsb and it came with the camper/snow plow package and I was wondering what I could do to improve the ride unloaded a bit. I have the 5600lb front springs, should I just get the factory springs from a non camper package truck? Also would you remove the rear sway bar? Thanks
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I would only remove the rear sway bar if you plan on doing a lot of off roading where you need the extra wheel travel. I off-road more than I tow so I ordered mine without one. Most guys here lower tire pressure to help the ride. I keep mine at 50psi front and rear with 480 pounds of sandbags in the back. Seems to take the harshness out of it.
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^^^ This^^^
Lowering the tire pressure (when unloaded) will make a big difference. Minimal work and no cost, so try that first.
Lowering the tire pressure (when unloaded) will make a big difference. Minimal work and no cost, so try that first.
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Low-profile ladder bars or radius-rods on the rear axle. I'm looking for a set to fit my stock-height 2017 4WD. You'd be amazed how much they smooth out the ride when the rear axle remains in a controlled arc. Leaf springs with lift blocks always seems to be the culprit for poor ride quality. I started smiling again after I installed radius-rods on my Excursions.
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Adjustable damping shocks will help a lot. I run rancho 9000xls and run them at position 2 unloaded with ride being very comfortable. I crank them up to 8 when pulling the trailer and/or loading the bed and it rides very controlled.
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Check out this whole thread on the sulastic shackles, I put them on my 350, Added rancho 9000 shocks afterwords, so much difference its great.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...2-ton-now.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...2-ton-now.html
