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 Suspension Help
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09/02/12 02:51 AM
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jad
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I have:
04 Ford F350 FX4 Crew Cab Short Bed
V-10
430 Gears
Stock 16" Tires
66,000 Miles
I have had this since new and it has always rode rough.
So what I want to do is either put a Leveling Kit or a 3" Lift with a bigger 16" tire .
But what I want more than looks IS A Much Softer Ride!
Anybody with Suggestions or past Experiences?
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Re: Suspension Help
[Re: jad]
#7946169
09/02/12 09:32 AM
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Poorboy
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Normally, when you go to lifting trucks, the ride gets worse
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Re: Suspension Help
[Re: jad]
#7946271
09/02/12 12:37 PM
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hadude
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You aren't going to get a soft ride from truck.
An F350 is made to carry 2,000 lb or more. If empty it will always ride rough.
Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Pr 30:5
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Re: Suspension Help
[Re: jad]
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09/02/12 05:08 PM
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Allison1
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Have you changed shocks? The yellow Bilsteins made a difference in my Dodge.
Last edited by Allison1; 09/02/12 05:09 PM.
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Re: Suspension Help
[Re: hadude]
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09/02/12 06:24 PM
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jad
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You aren't going to get a soft ride from truck.
An F350 is made to carry 2,000 lb or more. If empty it will always ride rough. Yep your right, I'm looking at this the wrong way. I should look at new Leaf Springs, Shocks.
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Re: Suspension Help
[Re: jad]
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09/05/12 05:03 PM
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Holzer
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Yep your right, I'm looking at this the wrong way.
I should look at new Leaf Springs, Shocks. ^^^^^^^ I replaced my springs a while back. Can't remember at what mileage but probably somewhere around 100,000. At that time I started using the Rancho 6000 shocks. The adjustment on the shocks can make a big difference. If you plan on having the truck for a while, I would recommend the adjustable shocks that you can control from a module inside the cab. I have the 02 F250, 7.3, 4X4, 305,000+
Holzer My pic is gone 
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Re: Suspension Help
[Re: jad]
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09/06/12 02:07 PM
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redchevy
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Only other thing I can think of is putting air bags on it, supposed to help ride alot both loaded and unloaded.
Personaly I think you should sell the truck and get a car, sounds like its more in line with what you want.
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