So I don’t use forums much.... I have a 2018 F250 4x4 STX FX4 crew gas. Best driving truck I’ve ever had, however it rides terrible. Great in the straights but bone crusher on the potholes. I bought it new and yes it has the snow plow prep.

Just a background I also have a 2006 Dodge 2500 with snow plow prep (also bought it new). It rides bad but not as bad as the ford (fords a better truck but I can’t sell the Cummins). I also have owned countless solid axel trucks, Jeep’s etc and currently have a 87 K5, so I’m no stranger to bad riding trucks. Also for background I use it as a trip vehicle and occasionally DD, but I also drive some pretty rocky roads when I’m at my cabin in WV, it 4wd access only and one of the roads reads 19 degrees on the incline-o-meter. So I do I good bit in 4x4 and low range over rocks and run 75ish over the highway there and back to VA.

So here’s the questions:

Can I swap to 4800# springs and a leveling block and get the same ride height (I like the extra lift in front almost level)?

Or will lowering the tire pressure make a big change after fixing TPS settings? Might try it tomorrow.

Or does anyone know of an aftermarket spring for gas that would put me at or near my current ride height (I searched to no avail)?

Thanks for any help.

 

I would do the TPMS adjustments forst and lower your tire pressures. You really need the psi of the tire for the weight it’s actually hauling. Door pressure are for max GVW?

for what it’s worth, my Crew Long diesel says 60psi front, 80 psi rear. I run 58 front, because it’s a diesel, and 55 rear. When towing, 60 front, 65 rear more than enough.

remeber your driving an 8000 lb truck.

 

I set my tires to 45 psi all the way around, empty, (been doing this for decades on all my trucks of this size)...........rides real nice too and doesn't kill the tires.

 

Yeah I run 55 55 in my dodge (unloaded) but no TPMS to worry about. I might drop the pressures and see...then get the setting adjustment if I like it.

I wanted a long bed but my wife could barely back the dodge...and it’s a foot shorter...I learned to drive on a 78 Supercab 4x4 long bed.

 

Yup, what everyone else said, lower the tire pressure.

 

To tell the truth if I could wear them out faster then I can justify new BFGs..

 

Was sorta thinking the same thing...

my 19’ KR SC with the 8 ft bed and factory continental tires with 18” wheels says recommended pressure 70 on the front, 75 on the back.

So lowering the pressure 5-10 lbs works huh? Makes sense, but what about premature tread wear?

 

I have a 17 CC SB with the Goodyear Kevlar tires. I run between 55-60 psi all around and I also have the Plow prep. I changed the shocks to Fox 2.0 which were tuned by Fox for a gas engine truck and the ride is very nice.

 

Step 1: Tire pressure for actual load
Step 2: RS9000xl shocks set to 4

You likely don't need to replace the springs.

 

If you’re actually going to be plowing with it, I’d stick with the higher rated springs. Just adjust your tire pressure as needed throughout the year.

 

My 2019 F250 came with the 5600# springs and rode like a brick. I swapped out to the 4400# springs with a 1 1/2" leveling block and it now rides much better and sits within 1/4" of where it started. Yes the tire pressure will make a difference as well, but not like the springs. I

 

You don’t happen to have the part numbers for the springs and the spacer you bought?

Im doing the pressure this morning...after I wash off the mud from WV that is.

 

Yeah I don’t plow heck I don’t even tow more than a few atvs or a side x side with it. I just wanted another HD truck for 4wheeling as I hate a-arm suspension. I bought this thing because it was perfect in every way (for me) minus the plow springs...no carpet, 373, rear locker, FX4, manual seats, gas and RED....I should have been a firemen I love red.

 

I'm always amazed when people comment about the stiff suspensions and rough ride in a truck. Its a TRUCK!
If you want a softer ride then you shouldn't have bought a TRUCK

 

not to hijack this thread but....

I also have the plow package on my 350 6.2 Plat. The ride is very rough even after airing down the tires. I get it....its a truck and knew what the ride was like before I purchased, but if I can get a better riding truck for the 9/10 months out of the year ...I will do it with out spring replacement

So just doing the shocks would change it that much? I have front tires at 55 and 65 on rear.