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Washboard Dirt Roads = Major Problems
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<blockquote data-quote="wheelman55" data-source="post: 1383677" data-attributes="member: 19793"><p>Fun thread. The following is one man’s experience. </p><p></p><p>My place in the Big Bend is 3.5 miles off pavement before I get to asphalt. Beyond the house, I’ve got literally 100’s of miles of off pavement roads to play on. My longer rides are 50-60 miles off pavement. We have a little bit of washboard, but mostly dirt with limestone/bedrock sections. Lots of whoops, abrupt rock steps and sharp pointy rocks.</p><p></p><p>I drive a 2018 Raptor, a 93 F250, a 97 F350 and a 2010 Volvo XC70 (RIP due to deer kill <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> )</p><p></p><p>What works best? </p><p></p><p>If i’m traveling at “good neighbor” speeds...the Volvo is hands down the best driving vehicle on the washboards. I use 36 psi all around on it. </p><p></p><p>The Raptor comes in second. I use 32/28 psi unless I’m heading up to town (90 miles) to get groceries, then I air it up to 38/34. </p><p></p><p>The F250 is worse than the F350, although both are pretty terrible. If I air them down to 40 the ride is passable. </p><p></p><p>Doing a 54 mile section of primitive road down in the Nat’l Park took me 4 plus hours in the F250 aired down to 36. Raptor did it in 2 hours, could have done it in 1.5...maybe.</p><p></p><p>When I can get away with faster speeds the Raptor is king, providing that I use 32/28. FYI, the TPMS on my 2018 will not read below 30 psi.</p><p></p><p>Things that I use:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Air down per above</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A tire plug kit for each vehicle. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DIECCK/?tag=fordraptorforum-20" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DIECCK/?tag=fordraptorforum-20</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A second spare for the longer trips</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Viair 400P. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9B32M/?tag=fordraptorforum-20" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9B32M/?tag=fordraptorforum-20</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Replaced the Viair air gauge (it failed) with a Milton <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075SGV4XK/?tag=fordraptorforum-20" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075SGV4XK/?tag=fordraptorforum-20</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Repeat...the inflator on the VIAIR failed. Replace it.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I also replaced the air hose. The OE Viair hose has a shortish life span. I replaced it with this: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00807XN4K/?tag=fordraptorforum-20" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00807XN4K/?tag=fordraptorforum-20</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The inflator will do you no good if these parts fail.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">An aluminum 3 ton jack</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A Makita 1/2” impact wrench, two batteries, along with two impact sockets to change tires.</li> </ul><p>I replace tires well before they get to the wear bars. If i was doing only highway, I would likely get another 10k+ on the rubber. I do a six tire rotation on the Raptor, every 5k miles. I use ceramic balance beads on the trucks and my 12k dual axle trailer...the beads are stupendous...all vehicles run true.</p><p></p><p>I use the Viair a lot. The Makita impact wrench is a beast. I’ve plugged a few tires. I’ve yet to get a flat off road, however I’ve helped a good handful of other people with their flats. I hoping that karma will stay with me...</p><p></p><p>I absolutely love my Raptor. I hope to stay driving a vehicle this sweet for many years to come.</p><p></p><p>Happy trails!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wheelman55, post: 1383677, member: 19793"] Fun thread. The following is one man’s experience. My place in the Big Bend is 3.5 miles off pavement before I get to asphalt. Beyond the house, I’ve got literally 100’s of miles of off pavement roads to play on. My longer rides are 50-60 miles off pavement. We have a little bit of washboard, but mostly dirt with limestone/bedrock sections. Lots of whoops, abrupt rock steps and sharp pointy rocks. I drive a 2018 Raptor, a 93 F250, a 97 F350 and a 2010 Volvo XC70 (RIP due to deer kill :( ) What works best? If i’m traveling at “good neighbor” speeds...the Volvo is hands down the best driving vehicle on the washboards. I use 36 psi all around on it. The Raptor comes in second. I use 32/28 psi unless I’m heading up to town (90 miles) to get groceries, then I air it up to 38/34. The F250 is worse than the F350, although both are pretty terrible. If I air them down to 40 the ride is passable. Doing a 54 mile section of primitive road down in the Nat’l Park took me 4 plus hours in the F250 aired down to 36. Raptor did it in 2 hours, could have done it in 1.5...maybe. When I can get away with faster speeds the Raptor is king, providing that I use 32/28. FYI, the TPMS on my 2018 will not read below 30 psi. Things that I use: [LIST] [*]Air down per above [*]A tire plug kit for each vehicle. [URL]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DIECCK/?tag=fordraptorforum-20[/URL] [*]A second spare for the longer trips [*]Viair 400P. [URL]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9B32M/?tag=fordraptorforum-20[/URL] [*]Replaced the Viair air gauge (it failed) with a Milton [URL]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075SGV4XK/?tag=fordraptorforum-20[/URL] [*]Repeat...the inflator on the VIAIR failed. Replace it. [*]I also replaced the air hose. The OE Viair hose has a shortish life span. I replaced it with this: [URL]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00807XN4K/?tag=fordraptorforum-20[/URL] [*]The inflator will do you no good if these parts fail. [*]An aluminum 3 ton jack [*]A Makita 1/2” impact wrench, two batteries, along with two impact sockets to change tires. [/LIST] I replace tires well before they get to the wear bars. If i was doing only highway, I would likely get another 10k+ on the rubber. I do a six tire rotation on the Raptor, every 5k miles. I use ceramic balance beads on the trucks and my 12k dual axle trailer...the beads are stupendous...all vehicles run true. I use the Viair a lot. The Makita impact wrench is a beast. I’ve plugged a few tires. I’ve yet to get a flat off road, however I’ve helped a good handful of other people with their flats. I hoping that karma will stay with me... I absolutely love my Raptor. I hope to stay driving a vehicle this sweet for many years to come. Happy trails! [/QUOTE]
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