Ranger bounces on road!

[bentroia]

How did the tire pressure change go? If you have 33s, also check the load range, d or e tires are much less compliant than a c or other oem Ranger tire.

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[Cabose-1]

I hear the wagoneer runs like its on rails.
Or the genisis gv80

The escalade and navigator have 3rd row seats as big as ranger rear seats.
Dont remeber if it was bmw or mercedes, but had an suv with touch screen controls for the passengers in the rear seats, to control rear ac, power seats, rear radio, and seat heaters. Should be plenty comfortable for the fam.

 

[Mokume]

Hello,

I just wanted some advice on what I can do on my ford ranger 2020 stx 4x4. I currently have Fox 2.0 shocks and does okay in my town on the road but it still bounces excessively on some potholes and bumps... It is uncomfortable for my children. I have tried the eibachs before the fox and those were no help at all. I love my ranger but if my family isn't comfortable on the ride then I may have to look for another vehicle. There are a lot of potholes and bumpy roads in my town.

Any recommendations please?

I totally agree, the ride quality on my 2020 Lariat is akin to a child's spring suspended rocking horse many boomers grew up with. I.e, the front and rear suspensions are at odds with each other, with the rear being the culprit, it does not feel well dampened at all.

My Lariat is a 4x2 S/Cab with the FX2 package, the suspension is stock with the exception of leveling blocks I installed in front.

I suppose replacing the mono-leaf rear springs with multi-leaf units will cure the truck's unsettled ride, but the cost is holding me back for now.

Now I realize how some early reviews on this truck resulted in some passengers getting motion sickness...

 

[GSD4EVR]

FWIW definitely try lowering the TP. Check the tire load range etc.
TP in the 40s is rather high, especially for the rear unless you've got a pretty hefty load on back. As already mentioned, load range E have a stiffer ride due to construction, and often require lower pressures than one might think to be normal just to ensure proper wear, let alone ride quality.

And am I to understand that no one has recommended a tailgate damper yet?!

 

[Count Desmondo]

Sounds like a progressive leaf spring pack would help.

 

[bdunk]

Until you replace the stock leaf springs you won’t be happy. They are super stiff to get the high payload capacity. I have the Fox 2.0 shocks and the Icon rear leaf set up and its a night and day difference. I don’t slowdown at all over speed humps (not bumps) and its as smooth as can be. Also no more rear end hop when hitting highway expansion gaps. Spend the money on the Icon leafs and keep your Fox 2.0s. Also, I run BFG KO2s at 40psi

 

[Mokume]

Until you replace the stock leaf springs you won’t be happy. They are super stiff to get the high payload capacity. I have the Fox 2.0 shocks and the Icon rear leaf set up and its a night and day difference. I don’t slowdown at all over speed humps (not bumps) and its as smooth as can be. Also no more rear end hop when hitting highway expansion gaps. Spend the money on the Icon leafs and keep your Fox 2.0s. Also, I run BFG KO2s at 40psi

As a teenager I inherited my Dad's '65 Mustang notch, the car had a nasty habit of rear end hop when in a turn and hitting a bump, almost to the point where you'd think you'd be going in the opposite direction. I tried everything from re-arcing the springs to countless brands and grades of shocks.

My Uncle (a dirt track stock car racer) came to my rescue and fabricated a panhard rod for the 'stangs ass end. He said he had to do the same for his vintage Chevy II wagon, sure worked like a charm...

 

[VegasRanger]

I run my tires at 30 cold (265/70/17). If I run them any higher, the ride is horrible. At 30 it’s perfect.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

This is definitely a tire pressure issue. Running that high means you're basically running without any deflection in the tires on bumps.

I find my best ride is between 30-34psi cold, but anything over 37psi is largely a big no-no.

 

[Blmpkn]

The ride in the back seat is never going to be stellar due to how close the back passengers asses are to the rear axle.

The closer your ass is to an axle, the harsher the ride is.

 

[JasonTremor]

The multileaf rear springs on the Tremor package ride pretty smooth. It's not suv smooth by any means, but it is truck smooth. I run the recommended 39psi on the oem lt265/70/17 general at3's.

I haven't ridden in a ranger with the monoleafs to know how different it is.

 

[rcairflr]

Hello,

There are a lot of potholes and bumpy roads in my town.

Any recommendations please?

Just give it a little time. Newsome wants to double your taxes. Surely he will use that money to fix the roads....

 

[myothercarizahearse]

Keep a thousand pound of overlanding gear in the rear and it rides a limo... ?

second that! like an old RWD cadillac with a comfy bench seat and carburetor

 

[FatalException0E]

I think you've found the problem...dealership don't bother with PDI and lower the tire pressure from shipping...lower them down to 35...I'm heavier than normal with 33" and run 37 cold...

You should be able to run lower pressure with larger tires, yes? The recommendation from Ford is only 30 PSI with everything factory. When I picked my truck up from the dealer, they had the tires at 48-49 PSI...since the max rating on the tire itself is 50, that's dangerous.

 

[Mokume]

The multileaf rear springs on the Tremor package ride pretty smooth. It's not suv smooth by any means, but it is truck smooth. I run the recommended 39psi on the oem lt265/70/17 general at3's.

I haven't ridden in a ranger with the monoleafs to know how different it is.

Fly to Hawaii, Oahu to be exact and I'll take you on a circle island tour in my '20 Lariat S/Cab with monoleafs...

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