Stiffer frame = better ride?
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Stiffer frame = better ride?
hey fellas - just curious - Ford's been advertising that the new, fully boxed frame is a considerably stiffer than previous frames and contributes to a better ride.
Can anyone explain this? I would think that a stiffer frame would mean that there's less "give" in the body, resulting in bumps and such being transferred through the vehicle better (like not having shocks)
How does this work?
Regardless, I think the 04 F150 is the best looking truck ever - I saw one up close for the first time last night, and I was amazed.
I want one!
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Can anyone explain this? I would think that a stiffer frame would mean that there's less "give" in the body, resulting in bumps and such being transferred through the vehicle better (like not having shocks)
How does this work?
Regardless, I think the 04 F150 is the best looking truck ever - I saw one up close for the first time last night, and I was amazed.
I want one!
XXL
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The stiffer frame means the suspension can do its work better at absorbing the bumps. If a frame isn't stiff, it flexes with the suspension components and shakes and shudders over bumps. They can better tune the suspension to do what it needs to do, keeping the wheels in conctact with the ground. This also improves handling because the frame won't twist up as much and again keep the wheels in contact with the ground better.
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Originally posted by aldridgec
The stiffer frame means the suspension can do its work better at absorbing the bumps. If a frame isn't stiff, it flexes with the suspension components and shakes and shudders over bumps. They can better tune the suspension to do what it needs to do, keeping the wheels in conctact with the ground. This also improves handling because the frame won't twist up as much and again keep the wheels in contact with the ground better.
The stiffer frame means the suspension can do its work better at absorbing the bumps. If a frame isn't stiff, it flexes with the suspension components and shakes and shudders over bumps. They can better tune the suspension to do what it needs to do, keeping the wheels in conctact with the ground. This also improves handling because the frame won't twist up as much and again keep the wheels in contact with the ground better.
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