My 2019 RAM 3500 squats about 2 inches when I hook up my 5'er. Thinking about beefing up the rear suspension with a Roadmaster product. Does the 2019 3500 SRW come as is with overload springs? This may or may not allow this product to be used.
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Roadmaster Active Suspension for 2019 RAM 3500?
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Sarge33Army
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The manufacturer site only shows Dodge RAM 2500/3500 up to 2018. However, you should contact them direct to inquire. I did a few years ago and they were great to work with...not just wanting your money, but really wanted to help. Listed contact info is: 800-398-5036 or [email protected]
If you want to add something to level it, I'd recommend airlift bags. Had them on my 2500 for 15 years and loved the results.
FWIW, you probably only want to bring that back up about an inch at most or back to level if you're squatting 2" below level (unclear) to get the best ride.
If you're squatting 2" from a 2" unloaded rake to to level, why do you want to bring it back up?
FWIW, you probably only want to bring that back up about an inch at most or back to level if you're squatting 2" below level (unclear) to get the best ride.
If you're squatting 2" from a 2" unloaded rake to to level, why do you want to bring it back up?
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I used a product from Super Springs on my 2017 Ford F350 before I sold it. Made all the difference to me when I had my 5th wheel hooked up. Here's a link for a 2019 Ram 3500 - Super Springs.
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Airlift 7500's worked great on my 2015. I plumbed them independently, fed the compressor off one of my Aux Switches instead of Batt +, and with wireless remote. You can also add automatic leveling.
Air springs should never be plumbed together. Cornering, air will just move from one bag to the other.
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I agree, and I did not, BUT the instructions provided with the bags showed them plumbed together.
Thank you Sir. I called them and they were very personable and helpful.
The truck is squatting once I hook up my 5'er. I am estimating it is 1" - 2" below level. I am just looking to reduce the amount of squatting. It appears the Roadmaster kit will actually raise the body 1/2" to an inch when not under load, but I don't think the (unloaded) rake will bother me.
Thank you, I'll check it out.
After speaking with the company, I found out that there are no overload or top load springs involved, so their HD product is an option and its less than half the cost of airbags.
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Redwood - Glad that they could help. My previous experience is with '08 and '18 Toyota Tundras. I had airbags on the '08 and RoadMaster Active Suspension (RAS) on the '18. The RAS was a much better solution than the airbags were for me. The trailer connected squat went from 2.5" to 0.75". I also found my towing to be more secure on the highway and in curves. The RAS also eliminated wheel-hop and sway when the truck was unloaded.
Two things to share about the RAS: 1) If you DIY install - the instructions are good and it's not that difficult. However, when you raise the rear end, raise it higher than you think you might need as that rear end really drops down so you can complete the installation. 2) The installation will raise the rear end about 0.75" at first...drive it around and it should settle in about 0.5" higher than normal.
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Depends on the application. If the air springs (bags) are supplementing a mechanical suspension, and the load is symmetrical, the bags will perform just fine with shared plumbing. If you plan to take your truck to qualify at a NASCAR event, the air transfer may be an issue. For the average Joe/Jane, towing a trailer, they'll be just fine.
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I think the biggest issue in the pickup world would be a very heavy, high CG load such as some of the big truck campers, which are prone to cause sway issues. Definitely want independent plumbing in those cases.