Sirius Satellite Radio F-250 Automobile User Manual


 
Suspensions
F-250/F-350 Front Suspensions
Proven Twin I-Beam with coil springs front suspension
design is used on all F-250/F-350 4x2 Super Duty
®
pickups
Twin I-Beam design combines the strength of a solid
I-Beam suspension with the flexibility and comfort of
a fully independent suspension
Coil springs provide a smoother ride than leaf springs
without sacrificing load-carrying capacity
Front bushings stiffer than previously
Front stabilizer bars redesigned with new links for improved
ride and handling
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) increased to
5250 lbs.
Robust twin-coil monobeam front axle/suspension design is
used on all F-250/F-350 4x4 pickup models
Twin-coil monobeam front suspension combined with the
steering system design provides tight turning diameters and
reduced parking effort. Loaded or unloaded cornering and
maneuverability are more precise
– Gives a smoother ride than a leaf-spring design
• 6000-lb. maximum front GAWR (F-250/F-350)
F-450 Front Suspension
Wide-frame twin-coil monobeam front suspension from
F-450 Chassis Cab is standard on all F-450 Pickups and
available on F-350 DRW Crew Cab with 8.0-foot box (67W)
Twin-coil monobeam front suspension combined with the
steering system design provides tight turning diameters and
reduced parking effort. Loaded or unloaded cornering and
maneuverability are more precise
– Gives a smoother ride than a leaf-spring design
• Large 35mm front stabilizer bar
• Large, square axle tubes are designed to deliver improved
towing performance and capability
• 7000-lb. maximum front GAWR
Leaf-spring Rear Suspension
• Provides the same high levels of capability with
increased refinement
• Leaf springs are 8 inches longer than previously and attach
farther forward on the frame
• Stiffer bushings and redesigned rear linkage
• Staggered rear shock absorbers help contribute to better
ride and confident handling, loaded or unloaded
• Contributes to confident feel of the vehicle
• Reduces power hop and brake hop
• Keeps the rear end lower to accommodate towing taller
gooseneck and fifth-wheel trailers
• Helps reduce front and rear body lean when cornering
Leaf-spring Rear Suspension
Stabilizer
bar
Longer leaf springs
Staggered shocks
Twin-coil Monobeam Front Suspension
Radius arms
Coil springs
Monobeam axle
Suspensions
PERFORMANCE/HANDLING
This page is about:
2008 F-250/F-350/F-450
Super Duty
®
Pickups
Performance/Handling
July 2007
F-250/F-350/F-450
SD Pickups
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