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Old 08-17-2015, 12:26 PM
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I get a lot of rear tire bounçe when empty with tire pressure above 55psi or when the WDH is hooked up on the TT with 65-70psi.. With my utilty trailer and around 500 lbs on the hitch it rides nice. I suspect insuffîcent shocks? 2015 SD 4wd supercab.

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Apparentlty everybody is on board with factory shocks or oblivious......
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All the factory shocks on the SDs are crap. I've had 3 go out within the first 3,000 miles I think.

Change to any aftermarket shock will result in better handling and ride instantly.
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Anyone get what they call death wobble? Was smoking a dura max the other night and as I started to slow down apply light brake truck started wobbling in front end
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Originally Posted by lariatpsd
Anyone get what they call death wobble? Was smoking a dura max the other night and as I started to slow down apply light brake truck started wobbling in front end
Store bought or did you roll your own?
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I rolled it alright dude swore I was tuned said nope, s&b cai and magnaflow back system, well ok and a set of floor mats wasn't even a run!! Dude wouldn't even consider dropping chains
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Originally Posted by lariatpsd
I rolled it alright dude swore I was tuned said nope, s&b cai and magnaflow back system, well ok and a set of floor mats wasn't even a run!! Dude wouldn't even consider dropping chains
Translation:

Yes Sir, when I spoke with the Gentleman he was absolutely certain that my vehicle had been modified beyond its original capacity, ensuring more performance. I have purchased and installed several performance items including floor mats.

The match was unequal as his vehicle was far less superior than my own. I offered to secure his vehicle to my own, ensuring a more equaled match, he declined.

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factory are crap. Ranchero's is what is on my 17 350. Fox 2.0s just delivered Friday, will have them on this week.
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Originally Posted by arnmcrmn
factory are crap. Ranchero's is what is on my 17 350. Fox 2.0s just delivered Friday, will have them on this week.
Ranchero is a car / truck, Rancho is a shock

Also this is a 2 year old thread...
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Originally Posted by Red-Ford
Ranchero is a car / truck, Rancho is a shock

Also this is a 2 year old thread...
Yes, but worth reviving for the humor. BTW, the SD shocks are made by Rancho. I have found Bilsteins to be an improvement. Some go with Fox or higher end Ranchos.


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