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Old 06-04-2013, 05:38 PM
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I have a '10 Screw F150 4x4 and am experiencing a troubling issue. I have quite a bit of knowledge when it comes to performance suspensions for cars but don't have much experience at all with trucks.

The issue I am experiencing is that when I'm driving down the road and hit a few bumps, the rear end gets loose and gets a bit sideways at times. The issue is worse when traveling at highway speeds (75+mph) and at the point it's almost scary as the truck gets out of control. The mods I have on the truck are autospring 1.5" level with 305/55/20 nitto trail grappler tires and aftermarket wheels.

At first, I was thinking that it has to be the tires due to them being heavy and a mud terrain type. I was going to replace them with all terrains to gain a better ride quality, fuel economy, and hopefully fix the stability issue. I am not sure if this would be a fix and thought to maybe remove the level and tire/wheels and go with a street set up with all season tires. My final solution was that maybe the Roadmaster Suspension could be the answer. Right now I just don't have a clue what to do and wanted to see if anyone else experiences this or if someone has a definite answer for a solution. Appreciate your help.
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Have u tried reducing the air pressure in the rear tires....
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Originally Posted by greyboosted
Have u tried reducing the air pressure in the rear tires....
I originally had them at 40psi, then changed them to 45psi after doing research and finding that is what's recommended. Both levels I experienced the same thing and I don't think it is advisable to go below 40psi. I also think the lower psi resulted in lower fuel economy as well.
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At least it's not as bad as the tundra...

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It's not the tires I got the same on a 06 lariat n also lifted maybe it's the lift or check the u bolts sometimes they not tight enough
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Is this happening on a particular road?
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Im gonna get out on a limb here and say it is because you bought a truck and are used to performance cars. Trucks corner like crap. Slow down and i bet you never notice.

But you could have something legitimately wrong too.
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Originally Posted by Vancouverite
At least it's not as bad as the tundra...

Durability Testing: 2009 Ford F150 vs Toyota Tundra - YouTube
I swear that is tanner foust (top gear) in that video.
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Originally Posted by frunko1
I swear that is tanner foust (top gear) in that video.
It is.
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Originally Posted by Vancouverite
At least it's not as bad as the tundra...

Durability Testing: 2009 Ford F150 vs Toyota Tundra - YouTube
Thats a crazy video. I can't believe how much flex that Tundra has in the rear. That thing is twisting all over the place.


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