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Nov 6, 2004 | 02:19 PM

rgardoin

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Need a smoother ride

I have an '01 F250 Crew Cab 4X4 Lariat short bed. I've gotten to where the constant jolting is giving me neck and headaches. I have slightly oversized BF Goodrich All Terrain TA's. No lift kit. Are there any suggestions for a smoother ride? Tire or shock suggestions?

Nov 6, 2004 | 04:17 PM

RedTaurus94

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Bilstein shocks.

Check them out at bilstein.com, or at eshocks.com where they are priced pretty well. $65 each, as best I recall.........

Nov 6, 2004 | 05:29 PM

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ANYTHING but the stock shocks !
Some have changed the stocks out at 100 miles !
I've had great results with Rancho 9000x adjustables set on settting 1 (the softest) and then airing my tires up to the max....
best of both worlds - nice ride and least rolling resistance for the best mpg...

Nov 6, 2004 | 09:47 PM

4mil

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check out Kelderman air ride. Spendy but they do the trick.

Nov 7, 2004 | 06:02 AM

jdadamsjr

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Here's something I've heard LOT's of good comments about....
and DARN - they're on sale now....
I didn't want to spend any money before the house closing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.lord.com/Default.aspx?tabid=872

Nov 7, 2004 | 07:57 AM

Bossman7121

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I wonder how much a difference they make.I've heard them mentioned before, but have never heard a gppd or bad comment about them. Might give it a shot.

Nov 7, 2004 | 09:19 AM

Edmo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rgardoin

Are there any suggestions for a smoother ride? Tire or shock suggestions?

I put Bilstein shocks on my truck at 38,000 miles and the ride improved over the worn out OEM shocks. The swap took me less than 2 hours and I didn't even have to remove my tires.

Even with smooth shocks, it will ride like a truck... If you are having health issues based on the smoothness of your ride, I suggest you get one of the big Cadillac land yachts...