Bought the wrong truck. Help
Cross-Country
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Drumheller
F450 Ride
250, 350, 450, the ride is ALL in the tires. Its that cushion between the pavement and the axle that matters most. Why does an F450 ride so stiff? Steel belted sidewalls from bead to bead and 90 PSI of air pressure to keep the tires on the rim. How do you soften the ride of the F450? Replace the wheels with 20" wheels and put on LT tires with polyester belts and steel tread bands, and run them at 50 PSI. The soft sides soak up the bumps and the only harshness are those bumps that bounce the suspension. Downside, those wheels and tires cost $8,000 or more.
F250/F350, its all in the tire pressures. 350 have higher pressures for the higher GVWR. Lower the pressures, trigger the TPMS< or Forscan the TPMS to a lower trigger value and ride is as good or better than the 250. My DRW now runs 60 in the rear, 70 in the front and frankly, it rides like a caddilac compared to the exact size F450 with the heavier stiff tires. I mean it still rides like a heavy truck, but its comfortable compared to the 450. Tires made a huge difference.
F250/F350, its all in the tire pressures. 350 have higher pressures for the higher GVWR. Lower the pressures, trigger the TPMS< or Forscan the TPMS to a lower trigger value and ride is as good or better than the 250. My DRW now runs 60 in the rear, 70 in the front and frankly, it rides like a caddilac compared to the exact size F450 with the heavier stiff tires. I mean it still rides like a heavy truck, but its comfortable compared to the 450. Tires made a huge difference.
My only complaint is the top end governed at 140km/hr.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2022
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This is my 2nd F450 and the first thing I did on my new one was to swap out the 19.5’s for 20” with 275-65-20 KO2’s. I now have my dream truck! Rides as good or better than my F350 CCSB SRW and will turn circles around it.
My only complaint is the top end governed at 140km/hr.
My only complaint is the top end governed at 140km/hr.
If the one I had was a 20+ with the 10 speed, I might have sprung for new wheels and tires. Problem I have is the style of the aftermarkets, at least the ones I have seen don't look good to me. I think plain Alcoa wheels look nice but the ones with crazy patterns and spiked lug covers, just don't appeal to me.
I do miss the turning, man, that truck was SO easy to park! I'm getting the hang of the new one though, I just have to make adjustments on where to put the truck before backing and remember its NOT the Flex or 450. However I never did get the hang of just pulling the F450 into a space, which means I Still have problems pulling into a space, I usually get the rear fender in the way.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2018
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From: Wasilla, AK
The light is very tiny and basically unnoticeable in the lower right corner of the display. I used to be paranoid about it on my previous truck but its not an issue now.
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2021
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so i also prefer to have it functional even if the lights not a big deal
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Wasilla, AK
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From: Chaz
Why not adjust your tpms instead of shutting it off.
Also the ride between 50psi and 40psi isnt much different.
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