But, as with everything else, there's a downside. I used to carry 150
pounds of sand in my bed, but dumped it in April. Mileage seemed to go
up a tad, but maybe it was also warmer weather? My mileage dropped in
September when I bought the sand.
I do agree, though, that putting some dead weight back there helped the
handling.
Kurt E Swanson wrote:
>
> In addition to upgrading shocks, I find I get my best ride by carrying 200
> to 300 lbs of weight in the bed in the summer and I increase it to 400 lbs
> in the winter.... Seems strange, I know, but it definitely helps!
>
> DO NOT GET THE EDELBROCK IAS SHOCKS! Based on my experience and others on
> the list they are not worth the hype or money!
>
> Kurt
> 97 4x4 CC with the 5.2 and a bunch of goodies!
>
> Steve Preston wrote:
>
> > I agree that our trucks have a stiff suspension.My truck just feels
> > tight,like Newt Gingrich at a DNC fundraiser(how`s that,Mike?) I`ve
> > noticed that individual bumps,like potholes,aren`t bad.But the truck
> > does seem to resonate on dips in the road.And a dozer-rutted gravel
> > road?Forget it.Don`t exceed 3 mph or all four wheels will come off the
> > ground and you`ll die.I`ve taken the recommendation of RSX shocks into
> > careful consideration,for my truck.Has anyone else on the list found a
> > type of shock that really improves the ride on a GenIII Dak 4x4?
> > Steve P. 99 Dak sport V6 4x4 RC auto 3.92 anti-spin
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