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shock location
can anybody tell me why the shocks are located outside the frame rails? no other truck does this and goes against un sprung weight...
just strange i cant see a good reason for them to be there. expecially if you have a tire blow out and take out your new high dollar shock.
just strange i cant see a good reason for them to be there. expecially if you have a tire blow out and take out your new high dollar shock.
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by placing the shock that far outward on the axle, Ford was able to give the suspension alot more rigidity vice the traditional method.
it's all about leverage. outboard the frame, you get a ton more
read up some interesting stuff on the 04-08 trucks - 2004 Ford F150 Overview
"The Hotchkiss-design rear suspension has been optimized with rear shock absorbers placed outboard of the frame rails - a segment exclusive - for improved control of body lean and a smoother ride. The shock position also provides better control of axle "skipping" and "skating" that can happen on washboard-type surfaces. Rear leaf springs are now 3 inches wide (20 percent bigger than the 2002 F-150 and the same width as on the F-Series Super Duty lineup) to help reduce sway during cornering and considerably improve towing stability"
it's all about leverage. outboard the frame, you get a ton more
read up some interesting stuff on the 04-08 trucks - 2004 Ford F150 Overview
"The Hotchkiss-design rear suspension has been optimized with rear shock absorbers placed outboard of the frame rails - a segment exclusive - for improved control of body lean and a smoother ride. The shock position also provides better control of axle "skipping" and "skating" that can happen on washboard-type surfaces. Rear leaf springs are now 3 inches wide (20 percent bigger than the 2002 F-150 and the same width as on the F-Series Super Duty lineup) to help reduce sway during cornering and considerably improve towing stability"
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Here is why Ford places the shocks outside the frame. Watch the bed on the Tundra shake in relation to the cab.
YouTube - 2009 Ford F150 Vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
YouTube - 2009 Ford F150 Vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
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Here is why Ford places the shocks outside the frame. Watch the bed on the Tundra shake in relation to the cab.
YouTube - 2009 Ford F150 Vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
YouTube - 2009 Ford F150 Vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
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You wanna see something else that'll turn your stomach about the Toyota, take a look what happens when they compare the frames between the two trucks.
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