Diamondpilot
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- Joined
- Jan 18, 2007
- Messages
- 16,316
- Location
- Daleville, IN
- Tractor
- Jinma 254/284 Ford 861 Powermaster at work
The ride is actually almost identical in most 3/4 & 1-ton SRW's F-250/F-350.
The reason is because of the helper on top on a 1-ton. The helper on top of a 1-ton spring doesn't touch the overload pads until the truck has at least 1,500lbs on it. The 3/4 ton springs don't usually have the upper overload springs. So empty, they ride almost identical. Now when they're loaded heavily, the 1-ton helper touches the overload pads and helps stabilize the load. The standard 3/4 ton spring just flattens out and errodes the handling quality of the truck.
Builder is right. I have a 04 F-250 4x4 PSD and a 06 F-350 4x4 PSD. Both are the same wheel base and cab/bed configuration. I actually think the F-350 rides better but that is partially because they changed the front axle in 05 from a solid axle to a independent front suspension.
End result is its a truck. I really don't care how it rides as long as it can tow and haul a load. If I wanted a good ride I would get a Cadillac.
Chris