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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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Softer ride wanted

Have an '05 F-350 King ranch that came with a Fabtech 6" lift. Fabtech has said the spring rates are the same as factory. That said, how can I soften my ride? Have had a suggestion to replace the 20" wheels and 33" tire combo with smaller rims/larger tires. Can I remove a leaf, etc. to soften? Don't require the load capability of a 1 ton - truck was a decent price so I bought it. Tire pressure is at 70 psi, max for them is 80 psi.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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I'd decrease the tire pressure first, especially on the rear.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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take a bunch of air out.
You can als convert the rear to a coilover from pro-comp. Takes a bunch of load capacity away, but rides like a car.
Still a 1 ton truck, so keep expectations reasonable.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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Any others?

Checked Pro-Comp site but could not find coilover conversion.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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It is part of thier XXX suspension system. It incorperates the front dual coilover and the rear coilover kit with hydro bumpstops yada, yada, yada.
You might inquire with a few of the sponsors. We did install a complete kit on a SD, and it rode very well. Was actually pleasant to drive on rough roads, but other than slow responding, I feel the factory coil sprung trucks ride well too. They are slow feeling like I said, maybe a 1 ton truck is too much truck??????
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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Thanks 75F350 - will look up the info. Yes, you are correct - I may have too much truck for my needs (hurts to say that!).
 
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