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Old May 19, 2020 | 11:10 AM
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2016 f250 bouncing

I have a 2016 f250. It has only 70,000 miles and it literally feels like a fast dribbling ball when you hit bumps. Tired are new and balanced,shocks are brand new. It does it in the front as well as the rear. Going 60mph it almost develops a uncontrollable shaking. Add a fifthwheel and its even worse. Any ideas? Who elses f250 sits dead flat with no rake?
 
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Old May 19, 2020 | 03:49 PM
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Have you checked the driveshaft u-joints? If they're no longer moving freely it will give off that wobbly wiggle feeling from inside. Especially if the driveshaft angle changes due to bumps.

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Old May 19, 2020 | 04:00 PM
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Try taking 5 pounds of air pressure out of your tires.
 
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Old May 19, 2020 | 09:25 PM
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Even though you have new tires, it does happen where a new tire is bad and will cause vibrations while driving, EVEN if the tire balances perfectly.

And as the above poster stated: decrease the air pressure. If this helps somewhat, then it is probably tire related.

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Old May 19, 2020 | 09:53 PM
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It might be because you have an extended cab.
 
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Old May 20, 2020 | 05:34 AM
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I would look at the calipers poss going bad
 
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Has an out of round tire, been through this several times with several brands with mine.
 
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Old May 20, 2020 | 09:02 AM
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When did it start?

After the new tires?

After the new shocks?

Before you made any if the changes you list?

 
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