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0K.... So my Maverick has the FX4 suspension package.

The ride, especially in this cold arctic blast , is way too harsh IMHO. And the seat cushions are hard.

My F350 crew cab dually rides better than the Maverick.

I'm a crabby old bastard but I have driven millions of miles in beat up, worn out OTR trucks that have a better ride.

So I'm going to start looking for replacement shocks and springs for the truck. The high pressure rear gas shocks have got to go. Then I will assess the ride and see if a spring change is needed.

I have a source in the dirt track racing world that may be able to make a cudtom rate spring if needed.

This isn't going to happen overnight. I don't have heat in my shop this winter and I just pulled a hamstring muscle last week so my mobility is a bit restricted.

Then theres my 60 hour per week part time driving job...

Stay tuned for more complaining
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I'm a crabby old bastard

Stay tuned for more complaining
You might do better on the Maverick Haters club forums.
Over there they complain about:
the space BEHIND the rear seat being unusable space.
They complain that the new screen is too big and there is no place to clip on their old skool GPS.
And their feet slip off the gas pedal.

Bob
 

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FX4 shock is functionally the same as stock just “performanced tuned” but impact to ride is negligible. I would look at swapping out Tremor shocks and springs or a flat out suspension full kit.
 
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You might do better on the Maverick Haters club forums.
Over there they complain about:
the space BEHIND the rear seat being unusable space.
They complain that the new screen is too big and there is no place to clip on their old skool GPS.
And their feet slip off the gas pedal.

Bob
Nah... overall I'm ok with the truck. But I'm not in love with it.

My dropped '97 Ram rode like every dropped vehicle I've owned... harsh. And the Mack I'm in at work shakes and shimmys too much despite being in good mechanical condition.

The first Maverick I test drove rode fine... didn't expect this one to be this rough.

The weather and rough roads don't help.

We have similar issues in dirt track racing. We used to run " twin tube oil shocks" with low pressure nitrogen gas when the tracks got rough but today it's all high pressure monotube shocks that are the hot setup.

A shock change should help.
 
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FX4 shock is functionally the same as stock just “performanced tuned” but impact to ride is negligible. I would look at swapping out Tremor shocks and springs or a flat out suspension full kit.
One ride in this thing may change your mind... the rear is way too harsh. The front is fine.

I've been through plenty of performance suspension changes... they all made the rides worse as far as a smooth ride goes.

Maybe I'll toss 300#'s of sand or concrete in the box and give that a try... can't hurt.
 

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Are the tires over inflated? I ask because I have to let air out almost every time I get the truck back from the dealer because they pump them to 40 PSI and I feel every bump.
Nope.... 34#'s... I may drop the pressure a couple pounds but these -10 F temps shoud be doing that already!

These tires dont have much tread depth so that doesnt help any. I'd like to install some different wheels this summer. This blackout look isn't my thing. If I do I'll likely buy some regular passenger car tires at the same time that may help the ride, too.
 

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My ‘24XLT rides better than my ‘21 Mach-e………..! Bill P
 

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I picked mine up with 39 psi in the tires. Once reset to 35 mine smoothed out and quieted down.
My 2021 Bronco Sport was stiff for the first 500 miles.
Then things settled down and was very comfy.
 

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I'd like to install some different wheels this summer. This blackout look isn't my thing. If I do I'll likely buy some regular passenger car tires at the same time that may help the ride, too.
Drop me a note when you're ready, I may take those FX4 rims & tires off your hands,,,,

HRG
 
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You might do better on the Maverick Haters club forums.
Over there they complain about:
the space BEHIND the rear seat being unusable space.
They complain that the new screen is too big and there is no place to clip on their old skool GPS.
And their feet slip off the gas pedal.

Bob
I should go over there and give them hell for being complainers.
These little trucks are fantastic.
 
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I didn't know there was a Maverick haters forum... ex wives forum I could understsnd!
 

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To me anyway, my 24 XLT FX4 rides/drives way better than my 24 Lariat Hybrid did + the XLT doesn’t rattle. I’m sure the 17 vs 18 inch wheels/tires make a small difference, but I’m happy with the FX4 and that’s what counts.
 

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Odd... My FX4 rides much better than any truck I've ever owned, and a lot of cars I've owned. Granted, all the trucks I've owned have had short wheelbases, solid front and rear axles and rear leaf springs.
 

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Since I haven't driven my Maverick in wind chill approaching -40F, I'll reserve judgement.
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