Rough riding XL?
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Laughing Gas
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Rough riding XL?
I just bought a 2007 xl and it sure does ride rough. Feels like it has f450 springs in the rear. Is this common? It doesn't ride like other 150s I have ridden in. Is there anything I can do? Even with a trailer it rides rough.
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what ply tires do you have?
you have the smaller axle and a lower tow rating my 2006 FX4 I had. it rode pretty nice actually. rather un-trucklike
check to see if you have an add-a-leaf out back, Load Range E tires, tires aired up 45-50 psi.
can be many factors. the 04-10 trucks ride really smoothly in factory trim
you have the smaller axle and a lower tow rating my 2006 FX4 I had. it rode pretty nice actually. rather un-trucklike
check to see if you have an add-a-leaf out back, Load Range E tires, tires aired up 45-50 psi.
can be many factors. the 04-10 trucks ride really smoothly in factory trim
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Laughing Gas
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The tires are BFG's EXTRA LOAD is says on the sidewall. The pressures were 45 but I backed them down to 38 per what the manual says.
I am going to post pics to show the truck and everything to make sure I am not overlooking anything and get your opinion.
I am going to post pics to show the truck and everything to make sure I am not overlooking anything and get your opinion.
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Laughing Gas
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what ply tires do you have?
you have the smaller axle and a lower tow rating my 2006 FX4 I had. it rode pretty nice actually. rather un-trucklike
check to see if you have an add-a-leaf out back, Load Range E tires, tires aired up 45-50 psi.
can be many factors. the 04-10 trucks ride really smoothly in factory trim
you have the smaller axle and a lower tow rating my 2006 FX4 I had. it rode pretty nice actually. rather un-trucklike
check to see if you have an add-a-leaf out back, Load Range E tires, tires aired up 45-50 psi.
can be many factors. the 04-10 trucks ride really smoothly in factory trim
Rear are older BFG's Long Trail T/A P235 Tour 70 R17 M+S Extra Load.
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Cargo Master
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My 07 XL rides rough too.Back in 07 Ford had my truck for a week to fix a detonation problem.They gave me a 07 XLT crew cab as a loaner.That truck drove almost as smooth as a Cadillac! My guess is the suspension on the XL is built to work truck specs.
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Laughing Gas
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I have Cooper Discoverer LSX tires on mine,which are like a touring tire.They ride a hell of alot better then the POS Hankook tires that came on it factory!
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Laughing Gas
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UPDATE
I put new Bridgestone Duelers and got the balanced perfect. It still rides rough and has a very mild shimmy on the highway.
Do you think the shocks have gone bad at 90000 miles? What else can I do???
I put new Bridgestone Duelers and got the balanced perfect. It still rides rough and has a very mild shimmy on the highway.
Do you think the shocks have gone bad at 90000 miles? What else can I do???
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At 90k if the truck was weighted down in the back a good bit or driven roughly over hard surfaces then yes the shocks could have gone bad.
Sounds like you are on the right track to getting it run smoother. Remember most people buy these trucks for work purposes so don't expect it to ride like an Fx4 or larait but it should run better then how you have said it is.
Sounds like you are on the right track to getting it run smoother. Remember most people buy these trucks for work purposes so don't expect it to ride like an Fx4 or larait but it should run better then how you have said it is.
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90000 on original suspension, I would replace shocks and struts. I have 74000 on my '04 and trying to decide what shock to go to. I have an XL and it has always driven smooth with or without a load.
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Laughing Gas
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I swear it still has a little bit of a shimmy down the road like the tires are still out of balance but I just feel that the rear is sitting on the leaf springs.
When you push down you hear the rear shocks compress and it doesnt dolphin any. I dont know. I really like the truck and it runs good.....this is just frustrating trying to get answers.
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Laughing Gas
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Advance Auto has shocks for 50 bucks a piece. They are Rancho lite shocks. I may go buy a couple and put them on this weekend.
Do you guys think thats a good idea or am I just spending dumb money.
Do you guys think thats a good idea or am I just spending dumb money.