In technical and automotive contexts, "bed-hop" (or "bed-bounce") refers to the uncomfortable vertical vibration or oscillation of a pickup truck's cargo bed while driving. This often occurs when the truck is unloaded or lightly loaded, causing the stiff rear suspension to react harshly to road imperfections like highway expansion joints or washboard surfaces. Features to Reduce Bed-Hop
: Specialized shocks, such as those from CST Suspension , use vehicle-specific valving and urethane bushings to reduce bed-bounce without making the street ride too harsh. bed-hop
: Adding a bed rack or stiffener can add weight and structural rigidity to the bed, which often helps settle the rear end. : Adding a bed rack or stiffener can
: A common "free" fix is adding roughly 600 lbs of weight (like sandbags or a small tractor) to the bed to compress the stiff leaf springs and smooth the ride. Other Meanings reducing the tendency to hop.
: Systems that automatically level the truck can maintain a consistent ride height and improve dampening, reducing the tendency to hop.