better steering
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better steering
Hi everyone, I know there are a lot of discussions On here about this already, I have an 2018 f250 Ccsb 4x4 6.2 and the steering isn’t bad but was wondering what I could do to make it feel a little better, I do have some bumpsteer, was wondering about possibly shocks, maybe steering stabilizer, it is a stock truck
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I’m currently at 5800 miles, just seems like I’m constantly fighting it a little bit, I do mostly drive on rural 2 lane roads and this is my first new truck so it’s a possibility it’s just in my head
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The aftermarket Rancho 9000XL shocks are adjustable so that gives you some range to tailor the ride to your liking. Adjusting the shocks a little firmer _may_ also help with the bump steer. Mine was a little goofy when I had the front shocks adjusted too low. I put them back up to a 6 and that resolved the problem.
If it's wandering a lot then maybe your alignment is off.
If it's wandering a lot then maybe your alignment is off.
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I’d start right here:
https://www.autoanything.com/steerin...ng-stabilizers
I put one on my ‘17, and it was the first thing I did when I traded for a ‘19.
https://www.autoanything.com/steerin...ng-stabilizers
I put one on my ‘17, and it was the first thing I did when I traded for a ‘19.
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Drop your tire pressure. Factory spec is for when you are running fully loaded. Empty, I've been running mine at about 58 front, 60 rear.. I don't even bother to up it for short trips when hauling loaded. You'll appreciate the somewhat softer ride as well.
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I may be a weird one but I feel the stock non FX4 shocks do a great job. Before I got my truck in , I had a bunch of stuff I was going to order like shocks and stabilizers and so forth but I was VERY surprised how smooth my truck rode and how easy it was to steer. I will say thought, the other trucks I test rode had 20's and it was a little different experience. I went with the 18's as I think they look better and even with 60/80 it rides nice. I will be airing them down soon though. Granted Ive only driven my truck 5 times and 200 miles on the OD in the last month. Could the stock shocks crap out after a little bit? Sure but for now they seem good.
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The first thing I would do is check the front end alignment. If the caster isn't maxed out I would do that first. That will improve steering feel, stability and reduce kickback (what everyone here calls bump steer).
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