Suspension Question

[Wood Butcher 65]

I have a 2007 Ranger XLT extended cab. I would like a smoother ride on the road. Can anybody recommend shocks that would ride smoother?

 

[55trucker]

The OEM style shocks are the *softest* available. All the twin tube design will give you what the truck originally delivered when new.

A variable assist shock can make small road imperfections easier to tolerate.

 

[RonD]

Unbolt the lower part of the front shocks and bounce on the front of the truck
That's the springs you are testing and that pretty much decides the ride

Shock can make the ride stiffer but not "softer"
Shocks are there to stop the springs from rebounding to many times after hitting a bump, they don't support any vehicle weight

Rear leaf springs have to be rated for an extra 500lbs each to get the 1,000lbs 1/2ton rating
So pickup trucks often have a stiff ride in the rear, answer is lower weight rated spring with an added overload spring

Tire pressure is your first line of defense in stiff rides
They are YOUR tires, so set the air pressure to YOUR specifications
Try 28psi so see if it feels better or 26psi