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Lariat handling concerns...
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Lariat handling concerns...
As you read this keep in mind this is my frist truck.
2004 Lariat, screw, 5.5, 3.73, 4.4
My concern is that when drving down a certain road here (lots of imperfections in a row.. not pot holes but small dips in the road where the pavement shifted).. When driving on this little stretch, I really feel the back in "wiggle" when going doing it. It's to the point I have to really have two hand on the wheel. Does that sound normal? I would be traveling at approximately 80 km/h (~50mph).
Other then those long stretches of rough road, I have no complaints about the ride.
I love my truck.
Thanks guys.
Chris
2004 Lariat, screw, 5.5, 3.73, 4.4
My concern is that when drving down a certain road here (lots of imperfections in a row.. not pot holes but small dips in the road where the pavement shifted).. When driving on this little stretch, I really feel the back in "wiggle" when going doing it. It's to the point I have to really have two hand on the wheel. Does that sound normal? I would be traveling at approximately 80 km/h (~50mph).
Other then those long stretches of rough road, I have no complaints about the ride.
I love my truck.
Thanks guys.
Chris
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From: Ontario
Yup, perfectly normal. This truck does that rear end bunny hop much less than pick-ups from years past though, but yes, it almost feel like the rear end is going to swing out on you going across bumps, especially if you're on a gradual bend in the road.
I doubt there's a pick-up out there that doesn't do this.
I doubt there's a pick-up out there that doesn't do this.
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Originally Posted by last5oh_302
Yup, perfectly normal. This truck does that rear end bunny hop much less than pick-ups from years past though, but yes, it almost feel like the rear end is going to swing out on you going across bumps, especially if you're on a gradual bend in the road.
I doubt there's a pick-up out there that doesn't do this.
I doubt there's a pick-up out there that doesn't do this.
Thanks for the help and peace of mind.
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Yep, all of my trucks have done this, but once I get my tools in it it’s much less noticeable. You want scary, drive a ¾ ton from the late 70’s… almost went in the drink after hitting a bump.
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Post Fiend
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hah....this truck does nothing compared to what my 95 f150 with 12 inches of lift, solid front axle, and no rear shocks for two days did....that thing the rear end was coming around on....it didn't just feel like it...stupid backordered shocks
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want to have some fun, find a road with lots of moguls and try to go at a fast pace. you'll leave that area white faced.
yep, it's normal. welcome to the truck world. it's always nice to find a convert
yep, it's normal. welcome to the truck world. it's always nice to find a convert
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Originally Posted by Doogie S
tylus,
I got a vision of the episode of American Chopper when the crew took that new Lincoln screw over the moguls on the Ford test track with Mikey in the back seat...
Too funny listening to those guys.
Doug
I got a vision of the episode of American Chopper when the crew took that new Lincoln screw over the moguls on the Ford test track with Mikey in the back seat...
Too funny listening to those guys.
Doug
I liked the episode you are talking about. I believe that was the one with D. Patrick in it. She was really hot in that episode.
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I used to have a 72' 3/4 ton with 10 ply bias ply tires. You could have a flat on those tiers and not know it till you put a load on them, as long as there was 10 lbs. or so to keep the bead seated. My 04 screw handles way better than the 72 Roadrunner I used to have. There's no challenge to driving today except the idiots trying to hit you. LOL
