I recently got a 2024 Raptor and was wondering what I should expect from the suspension for city driving. I’ve been going over speed bumps, uneven roads, and potholes, and it doesn’t feel much different from a regular suspension. Is that normal?
I bought the truck knowing I wouldn’t do much off-roading, but I’ve heard people say it “glides” over bumps, and now I’m not sure if mine is working properly. I’ve had it for 2 months and love it otherwise. Sports mode acceleration and handling are fantastic. Am I just overthinking the suspension?
You’re losing sleep over whether your suspension works? If that’s all I had to worry about, life would be easier!
You’ve had the truck for two months. What you’re feeling is probably normal. I haven’t heard of any major or minor suspension issues in the Gen 3 or 3.5 Raptors. As for “gliding” over bumps, you need to hit them with some speed to feel the suspension really work.
@Oli
That’s reassuring to hear there aren’t known issues. I crawled under the truck and checked the front shocks. I noticed a broken rubber band stuck in one of the electronic connections and some torn electrical tape holding wires together. It seemed odd for a brand-new truck, and it’s been bothering me.
When I first picked mine up, the ride felt rough, and I wasn’t sure if that was normal. Turns out my tire pressures were at 50 psi, which is the transport setting. Make sure yours are at the recommended psi from the door frame sticker. After I adjusted mine, the ride felt much better, and now I can confidently hop curbs at Starbucks as Ford intended.
@Zem
Good point. The sticker on the door says 48 psi, but I wondered if that was for a regular F-150. Mine are at 52-54 psi, which matches what’s printed on the tires. I’ve got the 35s.
Marley said: @Zem
Good point. The sticker on the door says 48 psi, but I wondered if that was for a regular F-150. Mine are at 52-54 psi, which matches what’s printed on the tires. I’ve got the 35s.
That’s way too high. Check the sticker again. Mine says 36 psi.
@Blaze
Maybe they thought higher was better? Just kidding. I had a shop set mine at 50 psi once, and it was rough. Dropping to 35 psi made a big difference. You should lower yours by 15-19 psi ASAP.
Marley said: @Zem
Good point. The sticker on the door says 48 psi, but I wondered if that was for a regular F-150. Mine are at 52-54 psi, which matches what’s printed on the tires. I’ve got the 35s.
I’d recommend 34 psi in the front and 32 in the rear when cold.
Marley said: @Zem
Good point. The sticker on the door says 48 psi, but I wondered if that was for a regular F-150. Mine are at 52-54 psi, which matches what’s printed on the tires. I’ve got the 35s.
I’ve got a 2020 Raptor, and it’s super comfortable around town and on road trips. Plus, it’s amazing off-road. Parking can be tricky because it’s wide, but backing into spots helps a lot.
When mine was in the shop, I got a 2024 2WD F-150 STX loaner. Let me tell you, the Raptor is way more comfortable and handles better in every situation. No regrets here.
