Just an observation re: Ford chassis...

pslocum wrote:
The handeling complaints I see are simply that people are not used the driving a vehicle of that size with a higher center of gravity. I've driven truck most of my life and can honestly say the f53 handles very nicely. To be fair when it's windy out it is less fun to drive but I do not blame the chassis for that you can add modifications or change swaybar settings to make it a little stiffer but the reality is that if folks sit back and drive the vehicle enough to relax (loose the white nuckle syndrome) they will find that the precived chassis problem was more more inexperience and nervousness than it was an equipment problem. I taught many folks to drive truck,and I found that it took about 25hr behind the wheel for them to relax enough to actually hear what I was telling them. After another 10hr they started doing quite well. (Talk about riding in the hot seat)?? IMHO

I have to disagree. If you've ever driven the section of I-95 from Richmond to DC I don't care how comfortable you are driving, the chassis will almost beat you to death and it sounds like every bolt and screw will be ripped from it. The F53 is a harsh chassis. Reliable but unless you are on pristine roads you get every bit of feedback. Every joint, crack, divot, or imperfection will be felt through the F53. But unless you buy a DP, it's really your only option. Reliable? - yes. Easy and comfy to drive? - not always, regardless of skill or comfort level.