Suspension stiffness
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From: Topsfield, MA
Suspension stiffness
I loaded a spare 92-96 hood I'm selling into the back of my truck, and when I was done I pushed down on the tailgate and was extremely surprised as to how soft the rear suspension felt for the first 2" or so of travel. I could easily push it down with a few fingers and have it come back up. But after the 2" it stiffens right up. I wonder if this is why I'm having a "squishy" feel to my ride. I just replaced the shocks but it still feels squishy. It's a 95, so the springs aren't really old, has only 85k miles on it. Anyone have this situation before? I never noticed this with my other 95 truck.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
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Thats it for now, saving for a stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Justin
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.Thats it for now, saving for a stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Justin
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From: Topsfield, MA
Suspension stiffness
I never noticed this with my other 95 truck. It does get harder as you push down but, it just seems unusually weak for the first inch or so. weird.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .
Thats it for now, saving for a stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Justin
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.Thats it for now, saving for a stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Justin
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From: Topsfield, MA
Suspension stiffness
I found out what the problem was. I put the wrong size spacer on the bottom bolt of the rear shocks. The shock was moving in the bracket, so I replaced the spacer with the right one and all better now. Rides much smoother too.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .
Thats it for now, saving for a stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Justin - One Happy FTE Member
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.Thats it for now, saving for a stang. Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Justin - One Happy FTE Member
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