Totally agree. Did a mid perch on my gen1, effectively eliminated nose dive. Will be installing a collars eventually. But what I am talking about is pedal feel. No perch or collar is going to change that. Damn near ate his steering wheel applying the same pedal pressure I've become accustomed to since purchasing Jenny. Even my Gen 1, running 37 inch tires felt firmer than the new one.
That's actually interesting. My brother just traded in his Sierra for a Gen 2. So far the soft break pedal and lack of low end torque have been his only gripes - otherwise completely loves the truck.
I have no idea why a regular F150 would have better brake feel.