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Old Apr 22, 2021 | 10:35 AM
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I bet the day is coming when 1/2 ton trucks will have independent rear suspensions...oh wait, that's the Honda Ridgeline...

I hate to be this way but we do have to remember that we are driving a truck. It's a utility/ work vehicle. Not a plush sedan that floats down the road.
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Old Apr 22, 2021 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by artsr2002
Throw some weight in the bed to see if it makes a difference for you. Add some sand bags over the axle. These trucks are light in the rear and they have a bouncy ride when empty.
Might have to try this. I used to drive around with work supplies in the back. Started a new job and now the bed is empty most of the time.
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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RVerz
I'm happy with my FOX 2.0 s
how are those for towing?
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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Stil
I bet the day is coming when 1/2 ton trucks will have independent rear suspensions...oh wait, that's the Honda Ridgeline...

I hate to be this way but we do have to remember that we are driving a truck. It's a utility/ work vehicle. Not a plush sedan that floats down the road.
agree, except for a Honda Ridgeline being a truck. A truck it is not.
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 45Colt
Tried dropping your tire pressure?

I'm guessing your on single ply sidewall tires pumped up to around 55 psi.
Try 35 pounds and see how it feels.

Rancho shocks are a downgrade from stock, they won't improve your ride quality.
Is 35 what most people run? I'll have to check.
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Darknight1974
agree, except for a Honda Ridgeline being a truck. A truck it is not.
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by suicideking
Is 35 what most people run? I'll have to check.
my vehicle had factory 20s and the sticker says 35psi.

I now run 18s stock tire size and run about 37-38psi.
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by RVerz
I'm happy with my FOX 2.0 s
I tow a boat and a 20 foot RV and the Fox's work well. I put them on my '16 to get rid of the side hop the back end had when driving over road bumps. Worked like a charm.
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 02:13 PM
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I have the 9 way adjustable rancho for towing they are stiffer than stock on 1 setting , while towing my Winnebago I set them on 8 , they do what I want , but also I have load E tires to
I do t have the bouncing or “ porpoising “ , I’m getting ready to tow 6000 miles

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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 08:50 PM
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Tire pressure was around 37, so lowered all to 35.

I threw one of my Jeep spare tires in the rear of the bed to add some weight. It's a 37" tire, so will see how it goes on my commute tomorrow.
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