Ride/handling upgrade - E450 / 158" wheelbase
Am I correct on my thinking ? I would think with the correct alignment, rear Sumo's for ride plus the rear sway bar would be a good bang for the buck and should offer the E450 a decent ride and...
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I was always a GM guy in the 1500/2500 series but I figured I would give Ford a try in the 450 series but don't ask me why because I have no idea. :B
I have experience with the 550 trucks and they are holding up very well (the diesel engines are a whole other story-emissions ) so I figured the 450 would work too, especially with the V10 pulling such a relatively light load.
Tnx for the alignment info. much appreciated. I would think getting this right is solving most of the issues some people are having .
Driving a unit like yours , this is what I have noticed too. Maybe it's just the nature of the beast but I can live with that if I have to. That was my reason for thinking Sumo's might soften the pounding from hitting the bump stops ?
Sumo's (AFAIK) will replace the OEM bump stops.
If you guys think (in a vehicle like this) the shock upgrade would be a better alternative to the Sumo's, I will certainly look into that option because that too makes sense to me.
I have gone that route with my TC's, Bilstein's and adjustable 9000's and it made a huge difference riding empty as well as more controlled rebound when loaded. They didn't have Sumo's when I owned the TC's only Timbrens but I opted for air bags then went to adding 2 leafs of real steel.
Thank you all so far for your expertise and opinions.
I have experience with the 550 trucks and they are holding up very well (the diesel engines are a whole other story-emissions ) so I figured the 450 would work too, especially with the V10 pulling such a relatively light load.
Tnx for the alignment info. much appreciated. I would think getting this right is solving most of the issues some people are having .
pnichols wrote:
Since day-one, the only downside to it's handling or ride had been up/down pounding in the rear on highway cracks/potholes from it's too-stiff rear leaf springs (but I wanted the overkill E450 chassis for several reasons).
Driving a unit like yours , this is what I have noticed too. Maybe it's just the nature of the beast but I can live with that if I have to. That was my reason for thinking Sumo's might soften the pounding from hitting the bump stops ?
Sumo's (AFAIK) will replace the OEM bump stops.
If you guys think (in a vehicle like this) the shock upgrade would be a better alternative to the Sumo's, I will certainly look into that option because that too makes sense to me.
I have gone that route with my TC's, Bilstein's and adjustable 9000's and it made a huge difference riding empty as well as more controlled rebound when loaded. They didn't have Sumo's when I owned the TC's only Timbrens but I opted for air bags then went to adding 2 leafs of real steel.
Thank you all so far for your expertise and opinions.
