How do I make the suspension softer (like a Cadillac)?

[Whammy Bar]

I've put some weight in the back of this things and it rides like an absolute dream. Anyone have a link to a resource that would show me how to calc the spring rate to make it ride like it has 2000lbs in the bed all the time?

Sponsored

 

[RickLightning]

2,000 pounds? That's a bit over the payload, no?

 

[F150ROD]

The truck already rides like a Cadillac.

 

[TomB985]

I think that would be tough. My dad’s 2023 ICE F150 has a 6,600 lb GVWR, which is 2,000 lbs under mine. I imagine you could swap coil springs, but there would probably be running close to the bump stops because of the softer springs.

Might be worth a try if it’s that important to you, though.

 

[Shawnson]

I've put some weight in the back of this things and it rides like an absolute dream. Anyone have a link to a resource that would show me how to calc the spring rate to make it ride like it has 2000lbs in the bed all the time?

So it rides like it’s got 4000lbs when it’s loaded?

 

[wilmerfjohnson]

Check your tire pressure... make sure the tires are not overinflated. If you want a cushy ride with an unladen bed, drop the rear tire pressure 1 or 2 PSI. Then, when you need to haul 2000# of firewood, you can reinflate the tires. Much easier/cheaper/faster than changing springs.

OR - make yourself up a ballast. FInd a local steel fab shop, have them cut you a piece of 1" road plate that will fit in the bed. Prob cost you $1500-ish, (similar to a spring swap) and you can remove it as needed.

Sponsored