The big F-150 still hops and skips over road imperfections loading up the bed to take advantage of all 1,200 pounds of my tester's payload ability would, as in any pickup, smooth out the ride somewhat. Still, I had hoped the shock absorbers' adjustability might have tamed the truck's ride. , which is that the soft suspension settings you need to handle rocks and bumps result in a vague and wallowing ride-and-handling mix. The adaptive shock absorbers essentially avoid that traditional compromise of off-road Where the last Raptor I drove listed like a sailboat around bends, the 2019 model exhibits remarkably solid body control that provides a whole lot more confidence on the road. Even the hardiest Raptor driver, however, will have to spend some time on asphalt, and it's there that the Fox suspension seems to have had the greatest effect.
