Do all HD pickups ride rough?

[Sprinkler Fitter]

My current trucks are a 06' 5.9l Ram 2500 4wd SBQC 192k with Thuren softride springs

What is SBQC?

 

[Bearsixty7]

What is SBQC?

Short Bed, Quad Cab

 

[Hughman]

Took my F250 (4x4, extra cab, 8' bed) to town yesterday to get 1.5 yds (scaled at 3300 pounds) of sandy loam for some avocado trees we are planting. Boy did that load smooth out the ride.

 

[Topzide]

Added between 200 - 400 lbs of weight to the front end of a F-250. Helped the ride! Adding the weight difference between a gas and diesel engine to load the suspension. He generally has enough weight in bed with fiberglass cap and other items. Still was rough up front before adding the extra weight. Might be something to look into.

 

[ssgp2]

My 2018 2500 isn't too bad, but when I put a 500# A/C compressor in the back by the tailgate, it's like riding on a cloud.

 

[EddieWalker]

All this talk about adding weight for a better ride reminds me of my first impression after building a 1,200-pound counterweight for the back of my tractor. The ride became smoother, and the tractor felt like it was sticking to the ground. HUGE IMPROVEMENT!!!!

 

[mike69440]

My '05 F250 beat the snot out of me empty. Loaded was much more manageable. I hated driving it for that reason. Finally sold it and got a Ranger a year and a half ago and it is tons better. I really didn't need the capacity of the big truck anymore, but still needed a truck somewhat. Stuck with the supercab to get the 6' bed as I could not stomach a 5' bed after having an 8-footer on the F250.

I have adjustable width 1/2 racks on 5.5 ft bed on my 2012 Nissian Titan crew cab that can carry canoe, ladder, or lumber, while still allowing being able move around & to stand up in the bed and load stuff.

 

[ericm979]

I ended up buying a lightly used Chevy from a dealer in SoCal and driving it home yesterday. The ride is a little better than the one I test drove though that might just be the roads I was on. Most of the time the ride's fine but it does not like sharp edged bumps or poorly laid concrete freeways. We have a lot of those in the SF bay area. The dealer had the tire pressure at 70 in the back per the on board display. When I got home I discovered that none of my tire gauges read that high so I ordered one to keep in the truck.

 

[two_bit_score]

My Tundra's not smooth for sure but has more compliance.

I didn't think a Tundra was a 3/4 ton truck. But stiffer springs and 10 ply tires aired up to 60-80psi is going to be rougher.

 

[two_bit_score]

I ended up buying a lightly used Chevy from a dealer in SoCal and driving it home yesterday. The ride is a little better than the one I test drove though that might just be the roads I was on. Most of the time the ride's fine but it does not like sharp edged bumps or poorly laid concrete freeways. We have a lot of those in the SF bay area. The dealer had the tire pressure at 70 in the back per the on board display. When I got home I discovered that none of my tire gauges read that high so I ordered one to keep in the truck.

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