2019 "Squat" During Reverse

[Weekend Raptor]

Have new 2019 S-CREW with 802A package. Odd, but after cold start, the drivers side rear end will "squat" or dip down a few inches after driving about 2 to 3 feet in reverse but not immediately after engaging reverse. Is this part of the active suspension? Typically only happens after cold start and more on drivers side rear than passenger side rear. Doesn't happen if car already warmed up or I drive forward after cold start -- only happens on cold start and in reverse. Any one else feel same? Bad drivers side shocks?

 

[pierceography]

Have new 2019 S-CREW with 802A package. Odd, but after cold start, the drivers side rear end will "squat" or dip down a few inches after driving about 2 to 3 feet in reverse but not immediately after engaging reverse. Is this part of the active suspension? Typically only happens after cold start and more on drivers side rear than passenger side rear. Doesn't happen if car already warmed up or I drive forward after cold start -- only happens on cold start and in reverse. Any one else feel same? Bad drivers side shocks?

The same happens to mine. It hasn't bothered me too much, though I'm somewhat relieved to hear it's not just me.

I also assumed it was something to do with the new suspension. Perhaps locking the shocks while parked for awhile?

If anyone has additional info, I'd love to know more.

 

[Fury Road]

Same here, have definitely noticed it but haven’t given it much thought.

 

[TimmyP]

I think it's the electronic emergency brake releasing. I feel it when I first put in in drive or reverse but not until I start to drive off.

 

[TXRaptor]

Is it possible to get a picture of it before and after the squat?

Are the leaf springs not doing their job?

 

[Fasteal]

Mine does this too. Just noticed it after seeing this thread. Must be normal.

 

[Raptor Tony]

normal. mine does it as well. when the truck is off, the shocks are at full stiff. when you go into drive/reverse the truck shocks loosen/open up and thus sinking a little bit. that's just my conclusion lol.

 

[Renomaan]

So the 019 Shocks can be adjusted for stiffness? can this be modified to act as airbags to keep the truck from squating with heavy bed loads?

 

[jaz13]

So the 019 Shocks can be adjusted for stiffness? can this be modified to act as airbags to keep the truck from squating with heavy bed loads?

no. shocks do not support weight, only slow movement.

 

[Todd458]

I’ve been paying attention to it lately and it seems like when only somebody else is in the vehicle with me. It could be adjusting somehow for additional weight? It’s not an active air suspension so I don’t know. Not a big deal, I think it’s normal. Other than that a phenomenal truck!