Originally posted by JavAllan
I have an '04 F150 Lariat. Beautiful truck. But its been to the dealership multiple times. At around 60mph the back end of the truck starts to bounce a bit. Had the truck aligned and new tires put on. Its better but not perfect. Talked to the Service manager. He asks" Ever own a truck before?". Then preceeds to tell me thatts how trucks drive.
So I went and picked another truck off the lot for a test drive. Even bounced worse than mine.
All I can say is when test driving pay close attention to the feel of the truck at about 58-60 mph on a straight smooth road. Just hold it there and see if it stays smooth.
The truck rides great at any other speed.
Maybe i just expect too much from a $30,000 truck that advertises its great car like feel and superb handling?
I drove my father inlaws '04 silvarado, and although the Ford rode better at every other speed, the Chevy did not start bouncing down the road at 60mph.
What wheel base do you have? the short bed xtended cab is the 133" ,which i think is the best, the crew cab short bed is the 139" which I have heard no complaints against either. I drive 90mph on I75 and it feels like I am crusin in a bmw 7 series.
Im guessin you have the 147" I believe, extended cab, medium box. They have had some problems with that wheel base set up. I would stick with a 133" or 139"