The Ford Barn

dlamm · 03-26-2023, 03:52 PM

I carry 120 lbs of concrete in the bed of my 1930 pickup truck. It makes the ride better. Any one else tried this?
thanks : Dean

Synchro909 · 03-26-2023, 04:31 PM

A VERY well know phenomenon. The ratio of sprung and unsprung weights is changed in favour of a softer ride.

Brentwood Bob · 03-26-2023, 06:45 PM

Shocks are good.

Curtis in MA · 03-26-2023, 06:51 PM

I have 150 pounds of coal in the trunk of my 30 coupe. Didn't notice much change.

Kurt in NJ · 03-26-2023, 07:00 PM

300 lbs of cement on each running board works too, don’t even have to lift them, i pull up to the trough and cut the top off the bag.

eagle · 03-26-2023, 07:15 PM

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Thats an advantage I have with the Fordor. Heavier body = smoother ride. I notice the difference vs coupe.

nkaminar · 03-26-2023, 07:19 PM

Also depends on the spring/shock system. My Fordor has aftermarket tubular shocks in back which makes for a choppy ride at low speeds. OK at higher speeds. You can adjust the stock shocks. You should adjust them for the season, summer vs. winter.

03-26-2023, 03:52 PM	#1
dlamm Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 6	A smoother ride I carry 120 lbs of concrete in the bed of my 1930 pickup truck. It makes the ride better. Any one else tried this? thanks : Dean

03-26-2023, 04:31 PM	#2
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: A smoother ride A VERY well know phenomenon. The ratio of sprung and unsprung weights is changed in favour of a softer ride. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

03-26-2023, 06:45 PM	#3
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,245	Re: A smoother ride Shocks are good.

03-26-2023, 06:51 PM	#4
Curtis in MA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Leicester, MA Posts: 296	Re: A smoother ride I have 150 pounds of coal in the trunk of my 30 coupe. Didn't notice much change.

03-26-2023, 07:00 PM	#5
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: A smoother ride 300 lbs of cement on each running board works too, don’t even have to lift them, i pull up to the trough and cut the top off the bag.

03-26-2023, 07:15 PM	#6
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: A smoother ride Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thats an advantage I have with the Fordor. Heavier body = smoother ride. I notice the difference vs coupe. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

03-26-2023, 07:19 PM	#7
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: A smoother ride Also depends on the spring/shock system. My Fordor has aftermarket tubular shocks in back which makes for a choppy ride at low speeds. OK at higher speeds. You can adjust the stock shocks. You should adjust them for the season, summer vs. winter. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.