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dlamm 03-26-2023 03:52 PM

A smoother ride
 

I carry 120 lbs of concrete in the bed of my 1930 pickup truck. It makes the ride better. Any one else tried this?
thanks : Dean

Synchro909 03-26-2023 04:31 PM

Re: A smoother ride
 

A VERY well know phenomenon. The ratio of sprung and unsprung weights is changed in favour of a softer ride.

Brentwood Bob 03-26-2023 06:45 PM

Re: A smoother ride
 

Shocks are good.

Curtis in MA 03-26-2023 06:51 PM

Re: A smoother ride
 

I have 150 pounds of coal in the trunk of my 30 coupe. Didn't notice much change.

Kurt in NJ 03-26-2023 07:00 PM

Re: A smoother ride
 

300 lbs of cement on each running board works too, don’t even have to lift them, i pull up to the trough and cut the top off the bag.

eagle 03-26-2023 07:15 PM

Re: A smoother ride
 

Thats an advantage I have with the Fordor. Heavier body = smoother ride. I notice the difference vs coupe.

nkaminar 03-26-2023 07:19 PM

Re: A smoother ride
 

Also depends on the spring/shock system. My Fordor has aftermarket tubular shocks in back which makes for a choppy ride at low speeds. OK at higher speeds. You can adjust the stock shocks. You should adjust them for the season, summer vs. winter.


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