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Old May 2, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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Help. Need a softer ride!

I have to say that California roads suck. The freeways are just blocks of concrete place one after another.

My F250 just rides too harsh.
I need a more "cadilac" ride. The only towing I do is towing my jet skis and my dirt bikes.

Can someone recommend an "affordable" shocks to replace the stock ones?
Are the Rancho's too stiff? Would the adjustable Ranchos set to the lowest setting be softer than stock?

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Old May 3, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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I wasn't looking to soften my ride, bu I just put new tires on. They are 285 D rated (65 PSI) instead of the 265 E (85 PSI). The 20 pounds made a big difference.
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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west what truck do you have????
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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2001 F-250 PSD Crew 4x4 ShortBed Auto
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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kelderman air ride thats about your best bet. yeah them so cal freeways suck dont they....shocks arnt gonna make a huge diffrence they will help though.
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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i got an 02 f-350, and my ride sucks too, around town i feel like i got no suspension at all, on the highway it is great. when i have a load in the box or towing something the ride is nice. but i think different shocks aint gonna do anything. my ol man has a GMC and it rides real nice, allthough i found when going around corners it seems that is leans a little more than my psd, so i dont care for that part on his truck.
 
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