Is the tremor ride quality really that much better?

[thev8man]

Hey everyone, I currently have a 2023 XLT FX4 with the optional upgraded rims and Falken tires that come stock on the Tremor. I’ve rode in about every Maverick trim except the tremor, and from what I’ve been hearing there is supposedly a noticeable difference in ride quality with tremor due to the suspension upgrades. For those of you that have driven both, is the difference really that substantial, or is it just noticeable over the huge bumps? And has anyone been able to swap the tremor suspension into a standard awd?

I have a 23 XLT Tremor, it is night and day different then an FX4 or just all wheel drive Maverick.

The Tremor's modes and locking of the rear axles and four lock abilities why I bought it. The lift helps. I lifted mine more. I still have the Falken AT3's. I will go bigger and a bfg when money comes around.

But I will say this I tell you from having two XLT Tremor's I wouldn't buy a Maverick any other way. But I ordered mine in 22 and got mine in various points of 23. The price is a massive factor. I can honestly tell you the maverick is still made exactly the same as the first 19,995 trucks were that now cost 27,000 ish for the same thing.

I also had a 22 Hybrid XL which I truly miss. The parts and availability from an FX4 to Tremor is a big difference. Whether I helped explain it well enough to you. But bottom line is the cost. My MSRP was 32K with a sunroof and Center console plug, I can justify every bit of it. But it's 12,000 more added to a 19,995 truck.

Swapping suspensions is only a small part or what a Tremor is.

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[Tremor1942]

I have both and XLT fwd and a tremor. I get in the tremor 9/10 times simply because of the ride quality even if the mpg isn't quite as good.

 

[ShadowChas]

Hey everyone, I currently have a 2023 XLT FX4 with the optional upgraded rims and Falken tires that come stock on the Tremor. I’ve rode in about every Maverick trim except the tremor, and from what I’ve been hearing there is supposedly a noticeable difference in ride quality with tremor due to the suspension upgrades. For those of you that have driven both, is the difference really that substantial, or is it just noticeable over the huge bumps? And has anyone been able to swap the tremor suspension into a standard awd?

I also have an FX4 with the optional wheels/falken’s and did try the tremor when it first came without noticing much difference on road, however the tremor definitely offers more off road capabilities (locking axle in the rear) and is something I personally can’t justify the cost to upgrade now as I wouldn’t use much. You really can go test drive for yourself now (they weren’t any around to try the first few years) but it’s more of an objective opinion for yourself to test out your particular situation.

 

[colinl]

Maverick Tremor has slightly softer springs and slightly more restrictive/stiffer shocks. The softer springs give you a tad bit more articulation, and the more restrictive shocks decrease the risk of your springs bottoming out.

that's not really accurate.

the tremor has a mild lift achieved by a longer, softer spring so compared to an aftermarket lift kit that just has a spacer on the top or perch (or a little of both) it's going to have a softer spring rate.

the shocks are matched to the spring rate. what makes them different is the sophistication of the damping, which makes the shock cost more. it can most definitely be softer on initial compression and still not blow through travel, and have a better ride on the road and not bottom out when going fast off-road or doing some light crawling.

 

[thev8man]

I have both and XLT fwd and a tremor. I get in the tremor 9/10 times simply because of the ride quality even if the mpg isn't quite as good.

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[thev8man]

that's not really accurate.

the tremor has a mild lift achieved by a longer, softer spring so compared to an aftermarket lift kit that just has a spacer on the top or perch (or a little of both) it's going to have a softer spring rate.

the shocks are matched to the spring rate. what makes them different is the sophistication of the damping, which makes the shock cost more. it can most definitely be softer on initial compression and still not blow through travel, and have a better ride on the road and not bottom out when going fast off-road or doing some light crawling.

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[Salwans]

what makes them different is the sophistication of the damping, which makes the shock cost more. it can most definitely be softer on initial compression and still not blow through travel, and have a better ride on the road and not bottom out when going fast off-road or doing some light crawling.

I’m simply not experiencing the “Softer on initial compression” with my Tremor - at least not on the street/pavement. I can however confirm your comment about the Tremor not blowing through travel as easily as a 2022 non-tremor non-FX4 AWD EB.

 

[colinl]

I’m simply not experiencing the “Softer on initial compression” with my Tremor - at least not on the street/pavement. I can however confirm your comment about the Tremor not blowing through travel as easily as a 2022 non-tremor non-FX4 AWD EB.

tires would be different also, but it's not a massive difference.

 

[Rivers90]

Tremor has hydraulic bumps stops too.

 

[tuneturner]

In my opinion there is a big difference, very noticeable. Drove a 24 XLT Hybrid for a few days, then went into the 24 Tremor and night and day.

 

[DanSS]

Test drove the 2025 Lariat and Tremors back to back on local roads with the dealership, and the immediate difference in comfort and ride quality sold me on the Tremor. Waiting for it to pick up today.

 

[thev8man]

Test drove the 2025 Lariat and Tremors back to back on local roads with the dealership, and the immediate difference in comfort and ride quality sold me on the Tremor. Waiting for it to pick up today.

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