Sport tuned suspension 304a

Turns out I'm without CCD after all. Called my fleet rep who made the order and admitted he forgot to add it in my build but that's on me for not double checking.

So, going from CCD to not, I do really prefer CCD. I'm not going to bother trading this one in for awhile so what are my options to make this improved? What shock and spring options are out there? Surely guys have made improvements for this issue.

MattG said:

Turns out I'm without CCD after all. Called my fleet rep who made the order and admitted he forgot to add it in my build but that's on me for not double checking.

So, going from CCD to not, I do really prefer CCD. I'm not going to bother trading this one in for awhile so what are my options to make this improved? What shock and spring options are out there? Surely guys have made improvements for this issue.

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I too would like to know. When I ordered, I did not know what it was so figured I didn’t need it. I went from an Explorer ST so it rode fairly rough but my expedition is much harsher. Which I would have added it to my order. I have heard smaller tires can help.

Tyra said:

I too would like to know. When I ordered, I did not know what it was so figured I didn’t need it. I went from an Explorer ST so it rode fairly rough but my expedition is much harsher. Which I would have added it to my order. I have heard smaller tires can help.

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The 22 inch wheels certainly won't help with ride quality. Too bad you can't option a 20 inch for the Stealth Performance Package.

I'm in a similar boat, I too would like more subtle ride, as this suspension isn't as forgiving. An air-ride option or aftermarket would likely help a lot. I'm happy with mine, but an 80's Cadillac this thing is not.
I also realize these are body on frame vehicles. So anyone coming from a crossover (myself included, I have owned several) the ride is more "truck" like and less "car". On long stretches of nice road these things are comfortable, however they are more ridged around town and over bumps.
More side-wall on the tires might help (so 18-20" wheels vs 22's) softer suspension setup, better sway bars, etc. might all help.

Plus about owning a expy with base suspension, I knew ahead of time, go for one with ccd. The nav I have rides much better than the expy did, though it doesn't handle as well.

I am surprised at how compliant the ride is with the 304a and CCD. I have a 2017 BMW X4M40, and that one is significantly harsher around city driving than the Expy. Possibly the shorter wheelbase impacts that, but I really expected this to be more like a truck. Get the CCD, you will be happy.

JohnSC said:

I am surprised at how compliant the ride is with the 304a and CCD. I have a 2017 BMW X4M40, and that one is significantly harsher around city driving than the Expy. Possibly the shorter wheelbase impacts that, but I really expected this to be more like a truck. Get the CCD, you will be happy.

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I agree. My 304A CCD rides and handles better than my 2017 Limited with standard suspension. My wife, who hates anything that isn't car-based, even complimented the ride.