smoothest ride trucks

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by bilbil1960, Mar 6, 2023.

  1. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Volvo has the ride alright. Still sometimes see the nose bouncing like crazy though. No one mentioned set back front axle. Further away the steer axle is from your seat the better. Most Trucks are offered in a short hood design with a ”setback” axle. Loaded heavy, best to have a little more weight on drives if possible. Keeping in mind average fuel amounts, full, half , whether you’ll be burning some off, or adding.
     
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  3. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I’ve been there before back in my flatbed days. That plus trailer flex is actually not too bad with a load on it, IMHO.

    Pups on the other hand both pull hard AND ride like ####.
     
  4. RockinChair

    RockinChair Road Train Member

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    I don't think there's any rougher ride than camelback suspension.
     
  5. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I think Hendrickson might have Mack beat.
     
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  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Hendrickson spring over walking beam with solid mounted walking beam suspension on the trailer. That's a nice, smooth ride :rolleyes:
     
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  7. bilbil1960

    bilbil1960 Bobtail Member

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    some interesting thoughts, thank you all...
    ...just an FYI...I am a company driver so modding or buying are not options ATM
     
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  8. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    Hendrickson extended leaf we had on our last ford rode better then some air ride (8 bag)

    best ride is about a 300” wheel base pete on low leaf with an air front…
     
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