Cement Highway
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Cement Highway
Has anyone ever fouund a way to reduce the bouncing on cement highways? I have a 04 F350, crew, powerstroke that will make your teeth chatter on some streches. This is my 15th Ford Crew, and it is the worst yet. I'm going to change tires, maybe a different size, but that is all I can think of.
Anyone ever tried different shocks? Maybe a second set of shocks?
Dub
Anyone ever tried different shocks? Maybe a second set of shocks?
Dub
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Originally Posted by DubWinn
Has anyone ever fouund a way to reduce the bouncing on cement highways? I have a 04 F350, crew, powerstroke that will make your teeth chatter on some streches. This is my 15th Ford Crew, and it is the worst yet. I'm going to change tires, maybe a different size, but that is all I can think of.
Anyone ever tried different shocks? Maybe a second set of shocks?
Dub
Anyone ever tried different shocks? Maybe a second set of shocks?
Dub
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The reason you feel like you are bouncing on concrete roads (there are no cement highways) is due to the expansion joints and a contractor that probably didn't do a real good job. The expansion joint points are probably somewhat elavated in relation to the "flat" areas of the road.
You have probably noticed that the boucning sensation is exaggerated on elevated bridges. This is due to the flexural strength (in addition to the expansion joints) of bridge concrete poured on a steel pad. This concrete actually flexes under stress / load.
Typically, asphalt roads have no expansion joints.
This is the end of your highway construction class 101 for the day. Out of the kindness of my Texican heart there will be no homework assignments due to the Labor Day weekend.
BTW: I will take this opportunity to wish EVERYONE a safe, enjoyable, 6.0 trouble-free weekend.
You have probably noticed that the boucning sensation is exaggerated on elevated bridges. This is due to the flexural strength (in addition to the expansion joints) of bridge concrete poured on a steel pad. This concrete actually flexes under stress / load.
Typically, asphalt roads have no expansion joints.
This is the end of your highway construction class 101 for the day. Out of the kindness of my Texican heart there will be no homework assignments due to the Labor Day weekend.
BTW: I will take this opportunity to wish EVERYONE a safe, enjoyable, 6.0 trouble-free weekend.
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Change speeds
I've noticed the bouncing in my 04 F350 DRW CC but I can change the severity of the bounce by changing my speed. Two or 3 mph can make a world of difference.
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On some long pulls, when I am real tired of the bounce, I pulll to the left...put all 5 tires on the left, over on the sholder...just for a break
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If anyone knows anything about the Edelbrock shocks would they PM me please? Just trying to get some feedback without starting a shock "war" . I've seen the Bilstein's mentioned and the Rancho's and was wondering if the Edelbrock's were worth their salt?
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Originally Posted by iceman5
I've noticed the bouncing in my 04 F350 DRW CC but I can change the severity of the bounce by changing my speed. Two or 3 mph can make a world of difference.
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Don"t worry about the shocks. Try a product called "velvet rides". There after market shackels that do a world of good. Best 159.00 bucks I've spent on my truck. There from Lord Corparation. My bounce-O-meter { wife } tells me they worked.
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Originally Posted by 350 ford
Don"t worry about the shocks. Try a product called "velvet rides". There after market shackels that do a world of good. Best 159.00 bucks I've spent on my truck. There from Lord Corparation. My bounce-O-meter { wife } tells me they worked.
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Originally Posted by bighoss550
do these "velvet rides" work on a 550? i have bounce like none of u understand till u ride in one of these things. how does this shackle work??
I must says it's nice to have that much bounce with females in the truck... 
Corey
