gimmie11s
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3500 only has leaf springs in the back.
Im aware, however the air ride 3500s have a different (lighter/less springs) spring pack than the non air trucks.
3500 only has leaf springs in the back.
3500 only has leaf springs in the back.
I think @gimmie11s was asking for pictures of the leaf springs from the front and from the back.
Correct?
I have a 3500 SRW with air suspension and could take some photos, but not a dually so it will likely be a bit different.
Brad
Great threat, good info, congrats on the truck!
I ordered the same config (Megacab dually) with air ride, although in a Laramie night edition.
Im curious your thoughts on how the truck rides with the air?
Also, can you get a few shots of the leaf spring pack front and back? I know it's different than the non-air trucks, but i wanted to get a visual.
Awesome! Thank you. How does she ride and what air setting do you keep it on? Alt ride height im guessing?
I did see that on the over inflated tires. Ive read with dual rear wheels, you can run 40-50 psi on all 4 and be fine.
Sweet truck, i cant wait to get mine!!
Thanks! Start a build thread or at least post some photos once you get it. I always like seeing the other duallys, and there's not as many of them.
My thoughts on ride quality is over the past 3 trucks, all SRW - 2014 3500 (leafs only), 2016 2500 (w air), 2020 3500 (w air)
The 2020 3500 w air is far superior to the 2014 3500 with leafs only.
The 2016 2500 w air was the nicest ride of all of them, noticeably better.
I've changed out OEM tires for 17" rims and 295/70R17 Falken Wildpeak and run the air pressure at 55psi. Now I am really close to the ride quality of the 2500, except for really sharp cracks in pavement, such as frost heaves we get in winter here in Canada.
I'm very happy with the ride quality and so far am a fan of the 3500 air suspension. (no issues at all, and hope it stays that way long term)
hth
B
I'm behind on posting a lot of recent updates... I'll get some more things posted soon.
In the meantime, I rented an Airstream for the week to take my older two daughters (7 and 5) camping for four nights.
So far, it tows like nothing behind this truck. I love it!
More to follow...
Airstreams are the easiest to tow travel trailer. We have a 2020 International Serenity 30RB twin, weighs just under 9k (click on my banner and you can see it). Our 2500 Mega with the 6.4 Hemi tows it with plenty of power to spare. IMHO the match up of a Ram Longhorn or Limited with an Airstream is the most perfect match of quality, comfort and just plain good looks! Let us know what your towing experience was like. Are you considering a purchase of an Airstream. If so, just note that they are so hot that if you order you are probably looking at 6 months minimum for delivery. And while you can buy used, that market is just as hot and almost as expensive as new. Some have gone the route of purchasing a vintage and have it restored and spec out the way they want. Best of luck, be safe and most of all, enjoy!I'm behind on posting a lot of recent updates... I'll get some more things posted soon.
In the meantime, I rented an Airstream for the week to take my older two daughters (7 and 5) camping for four nights.
So far, it tows like nothing behind this truck. I love it!
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I certainly will. I am going to want a bed step (or 2) on the sides of the bed perhaps behind the rear doors (just in front of the rear tires) on my dually once she arrives. Do you have any plans to install one? Would love to get your thoughts.
Airstreams are the easiest to tow travel trailer. We have a 2020 International Serenity 30RB twin, weighs just under 9k (click on my banner and you can see it). Our 2500 Mega with the 6.4 Hemi tows it with plenty of power to spare. IMHO the match up of a Ram Longhorn or Limited with an Airstream is the most perfect match of quality, comfort and just plain good looks! Let us know what your towing experience was like. Are you considering a purchase of an Airstream. If so, just note that they are so hot that if you order you are probably looking at 6 months minimum for delivery. And while you can buy used, that market is just as hot and almost as expensive as new. Some have gone the route of purchasing a vintage and have it restored and spec out the way they want. Best of luck, be safe and most of all, enjoy!
Congrats!Finally
Be interesting to see your opinion of the Pedal Monster once you get a chance to drive it for a while. Are you dissatisfied with the accelerator response as it came from the factory?