As I made a post outlining armor options for the 2019+ Power Wagon, figured I would try to do the same for suspension/steering upgrades as things are different/non-compatible with regular 2500 components and different from older PWs as well. Hoping this one can get sticky’d as well.
If you have any of these products, it would be helpful to post pictures of the actual product installed, and/or how the truck sits with it installed, and any relevant comments you may have about it. This is helpful information for others considering what to get for their truck.
If you know of other products/kits not listed, post them and I can add them to this post.
Lift Kits
(Lots Of Options, Consolidated and Summarized By Mfg)
Carli Lifts
2” Front Lift / 1” Rear Lift. Linear Front Springs, Progressive Rear Springs. Softer than stock. Kit includes radius arm drops, track bar, etc.
-Available Shock Options: Fox 2.0 Shocks (“Commuter”), Fox 2.0 Remote Reservoir Shocks (“Backcountry”), King 2.5 Remote Reservoir Shocks (“PinTop”), King 2.5 Remote Reservoir Shocks (“Dominator”)
Thuren Lifts
0.5” OR 1.5” Lift Front / 0” Lift Rear (Soft Spring Rate) OR 1” Lowering Rear (Mid Spring Rate).
Linear Front Springs, 6% Stiffer Than Stock, Rear Softer Than Stock. Rear provide 20% more down travel.
Require longer-than-stock shocks, despite no-lift.
-Available Shock Options:Thuren Overland Nitrogen Shocks, Fox 2.0 IPF Shocks, Fox 2.0 Remote Reservoir Shocks (Front only), King 2.5 Remote Reservoir Shocks, King 3.0 Remote Reservoir Shocks
Shock Upgrades (No Lift)
Filthy Motorsports King 2.5 OEM
Fox Performance Series 2.0 IFP
Work with stock coils, but will loose some travel (droop) compared to OEM shocks…per Thuren. Progressive valving.
Front PN: 985-24-168 - 14.65” Collapsed / 23.28” Extended.
Rear PN: 985-24-169 - 15.60” Collapsed / 24.98” Extended
https://www.ridefox.com/product.php...&make=Ram&model=2500&year=2019&position=Front
https://www.ridefox.com/product.php...9&make=Ram&model=2500&year=2019&position=Rear
Bilstein B8 5160
For “Regular” 2500 with 2”-2.5”F/0”-1” Rear Lift…may fit Power Wagon with stock springs per YouTube. Probably will also loose some rear droop travel, as extended length is about the same as the Fox 2.0.
Front PN 25-240429 - Collapsed 15.31” / Extended 22.68”.
Rear PN 25-268645 - Collapsed 16.75” / Extended 24.96”. Digressive Valving.
Bump Stops/Jounce Bumper
Thuren “Boogie Bump” Bump Stops (Rear)
Microcellular progressive bump stops/jounce bumper
Supersprings SumoSprings Bump Stops (Front)
Microcellular progressive bump stops. Available in Blue (soft) and Black (medium)
Helper Air Bags
Daystar Airbag Cradles
Airlift 5000 Ultimate Air Springs
Internal Jounce Bumper, Can Be Used Safety With 0psi
Sway Bar End Links
Thuren Rear Sway Bar End Links
Heavy duty kit replaces weak OEM rear swaybar links. For use with OEM length rear shocks.
Track Bars
Thuren Rear Track Bar
Changes geometry to reduce wiggle at highway speeds. For use with stock suspension or with up to 2.5” rear lift.
Thuren Front Track Bar
Reduces bump steer/tightens front end feel, especially on lifted trucks. May not fit with aftermarket diff covers or guards. Adjustable length
Carli Front Track Bar
Reduces bump steer/tightens front end feel. Adjustable for up to 3” Lift.
Steering Dampers/Stabilizers
Bilstein B8 5100 Dual Steering Stabilizer
Opposing damper design provides “on-center” feel. Replaces stock stabilizer.
Fox Factory Race 2.0 ATS Steering Stabilizer
Thru-Shaft Stabilizer, provides equal force in both directions without the use of opposing dampers. ATS has adjustable damping and piggyback reservoir. Replaces stock stabilizer.
Fox Performance 2.0 TS Steering Stabilizer
Thru-Shaft Stabilizer, provides equal force in both directions without the use of opposing dampers. Replaces stock stabilizer.
Fox Performance 2.0 Smooth Body IFP Stabilizer
Corrects Left-tire pull, replaces OEM Stabilizer.
Thuren King Steering Damper
Corrects Left-tire pull, replaces OEM Stabilizer.
Carli Low Mount Steering Stabilizer
Corrects Left-tire pull, replaces OEM Stabilizer. Works well with Carli High Mount stabilizer
Carli High Mount Steering Stabilizer
Corrects Right-tire pull, works well with Carli Low Mount stabilizer.
Hydraulic-Assist Steering
Most beneficial for trucks running 37”+ tires, reduces steering effort at low speeds.
PSC Steering Gear w/ Hydraulic Steering Assist Ports
Not Compatible With Lane-Assist Equipped Trucks
PSC Steering Assist Cylinder
AEV Hydraulic-Assist Kit
Brackets and Lines Only –For UseWith PSC SG856R and SC2200K
Rear Power Hop Damper
Bilstein B8 5100 Power Hop Damper
Replaces stock Bilstein 4600 power hop damper
If you have any of these products, it would be helpful to post pictures of the actual product installed, and/or how the truck sits with it installed, and any relevant comments you may have about it. This is helpful information for others considering what to get for their truck.
If you know of other products/kits not listed, post them and I can add them to this post.
Lift Kits
(Lots Of Options, Consolidated and Summarized By Mfg)
Carli Lifts
2” Front Lift / 1” Rear Lift. Linear Front Springs, Progressive Rear Springs. Softer than stock. Kit includes radius arm drops, track bar, etc.
-Available Shock Options: Fox 2.0 Shocks (“Commuter”), Fox 2.0 Remote Reservoir Shocks (“Backcountry”), King 2.5 Remote Reservoir Shocks (“PinTop”), King 2.5 Remote Reservoir Shocks (“Dominator”)
2019+ RAM 2500 4X4, POWER WAGON – 2″ SUSPENSION SYSTEMS – Carli Suspension, Inc.
carlisuspension.com
Thuren Lifts
0.5” OR 1.5” Lift Front / 0” Lift Rear (Soft Spring Rate) OR 1” Lowering Rear (Mid Spring Rate).
Linear Front Springs, 6% Stiffer Than Stock, Rear Softer Than Stock. Rear provide 20% more down travel.
Require longer-than-stock shocks, despite no-lift.
-Available Shock Options:
POWER WAGON FRONT COILS (2014-2022)
Our soft-rate coil springs are the perfect blend of a soft ride, high performance, and great control. Starting with the 2014 Power Wagon, Dodge decided to design the front coil spring mounts at an angle. This presented major design problems, as the coil has a very hard time standing straight...
www.thurenfabrication.com
2014-2022 Power Wagon Rear Coil Kit
Rear soft-ride coils, Thuren HD extended Swaybar link kit, Thuren Frame guide bracket for the E-Brake cable. These coils provide roughly 20% more down travel than stock, which mandates longer sway bar end links.
www.thurenfabrication.com
Thuren Fabrication 2014-2022 Power Wagon Shock options and accessories
Thuren Fabrication 2014-2022 Power Wagon Shock options and accessories.
www.thurenfabrication.com
Shock Upgrades (No Lift)
Filthy Motorsports King 2.5 OEM
25001-412A/327A / 25001-328A | King Shock for 2014 and Up RAM 2500 Power Wagon
King Shocks are direct bolt-on replacement shocks for your Ram Power Wagon and come tuned by King Racing to give your truck the ultimate on and off-road performance, ride quality, and handling. Custom tuning available. Made in the USA.
www.filthymotorsports.com
Fox Performance Series 2.0 IFP
Work with stock coils, but will loose some travel (droop) compared to OEM shocks…per Thuren. Progressive valving.
Front PN: 985-24-168 - 14.65” Collapsed / 23.28” Extended.
Rear PN: 985-24-169 - 15.60” Collapsed / 24.98” Extended
https://www.ridefox.com/product.php...&make=Ram&model=2500&year=2019&position=Front
https://www.ridefox.com/product.php...9&make=Ram&model=2500&year=2019&position=Rear
Bilstein B8 5160
For “Regular” 2500 with 2”-2.5”F/0”-1” Rear Lift…may fit Power Wagon with stock springs per YouTube. Probably will also loose some rear droop travel, as extended length is about the same as the Fox 2.0.
Front PN 25-240429 - Collapsed 15.31” / Extended 22.68”.
Rear PN 25-268645 - Collapsed 16.75” / Extended 24.96”. Digressive Valving.
Details
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Details
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Bump Stops/Jounce Bumper
Thuren “Boogie Bump” Bump Stops (Rear)
Microcellular progressive bump stops/jounce bumper
BOOGIE BUMP PAIR RAM 2500 (2014-2022)
Sold in Pairs 20 minute install with the bolt-on bracket option No harsh engagement like hydraulic bump stops Massive improvement in bottom-out comfort ** Do not fit the rear Boogie Bumps if you have airbags mounted where the OEM bumps were. Thuren Boogie Bumps are extremely soft, progressive...
www.thurenfabrication.com
Supersprings SumoSprings Bump Stops (Front)
Microcellular progressive bump stops. Available in Blue (soft) and Black (medium)
SSF-302-40 | SumoSprings Front Suspension
SSF-302-40 SumoSprings are a better journey for the Dodge RAM 2500 & 3500. They're maintenance-free, stabilize weight, and limit body roll.
www.superspringsinternational.com
Helper Air Bags
Daystar Airbag Cradles
DAYSTAR AIRBAG CRADLES
This unique product will recover your lost suspension droop-travel while keeping all the benefits you want in a set of air bags. Made in America from Daystar's High-Density Polyurethane, the Air Bag Cradle is guaranteed to perform as long as you own your truck. Features: A Daystar brand...
www.thurenfabrication.com
Airlift 5000 Ultimate Air Springs
Internal Jounce Bumper, Can Be Used Safety With 0psi
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Spring Kit - 88289 | Air Lift Company
Performance Air Suspension and Air Management
www.airliftcompany.com
Sway Bar End Links
Thuren Rear Sway Bar End Links
Heavy duty kit replaces weak OEM rear swaybar links. For use with OEM length rear shocks.
2014-2022 Power Wagon Rear Sway Bar Links
Fits 2014-2022 Power Wagon Rear Sway Bar with stock coils. Rear shocks used can be no longer than the OEM Power Wagon length. If using substantially longer shocks, use our 14.5" links for our coils Will work with the OEM coils and a coil spacer up to 1.5" tall.
www.thurenfabrication.com
Track Bars
Thuren Rear Track Bar
Changes geometry to reduce wiggle at highway speeds. For use with stock suspension or with up to 2.5” rear lift.
REAR TRACK BAR KIT RAM 2500/PW (2014-2022)
The rear track bar equipped 2014+ 2500 Ram and Power Wagon has some strange handling quirks at higher speeds, mostly noticed on longer rolling bumps and dips in the road. The Thuren rear track bar kit virtually eliminates that wiggle, and transforms the truck into a very precise handling...
www.thurenfabrication.com
Thuren Front Track Bar
Reduces bump steer/tightens front end feel, especially on lifted trucks. May not fit with aftermarket diff covers or guards. Adjustable length
2014-2022 Power Wagon Front Track Bar
Fits 2013+ 3500, and 2014+ 2500 Dodge Rams, and 2014+ Power Wagons First place to start if your vehicle has ANY strange handling traits. Made from 1.50"x3/8" wall 1026 DOM tube. Delrin machined frame side bushing. CNC machined form threaded Heim joint tube end. Bead blast textured.
www.thurenfabrication.com
Carli Front Track Bar
Reduces bump steer/tightens front end feel. Adjustable for up to 3” Lift.
14-23 RAM 2500/3500 ADJUSTABLE TRACK BAR 0-3" LIFT
The track bar is the most important link under the front end of a straight axle, heavy-duty truck. It's both a suspension and steering component and any deflection in the bar or wear in the bushings are immediately felt by the driver in the form of excessive steering input, floating front end...
carlisuspension.com
Steering Dampers/Stabilizers
Bilstein B8 5100 Dual Steering Stabilizer
Opposing damper design provides “on-center” feel. Replaces stock stabilizer.
BILSTEIN Corporate - BILSTEIN
www.bilstein.com
Fox Factory Race 2.0 ATS Steering Stabilizer
Thru-Shaft Stabilizer, provides equal force in both directions without the use of opposing dampers. ATS has adjustable damping and piggyback reservoir. Replaces stock stabilizer.
FACTORY RACE SERIES 2.0 ATS STABILIZER | Truck Shocks | FOX
FOX redefines ride dynamics for ATVs, mountain bikes, motocross, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, trucks, and UTVs.
www.ridefox.com
Fox Performance 2.0 TS Steering Stabilizer
Thru-Shaft Stabilizer, provides equal force in both directions without the use of opposing dampers. Replaces stock stabilizer.
PERFORMANCE SERIES 2.0 TS STABILIZER | Truck Shocks | FOX
FOX redefines ride dynamics for ATVs, mountain bikes, motocross, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, trucks, and UTVs.
www.ridefox.com
Fox Performance 2.0 Smooth Body IFP Stabilizer
Corrects Left-tire pull, replaces OEM Stabilizer.
PERFORMANCE SERIES 2.0 SMOOTH BODY IFP STABILIZER | Truck Shocks | FOX
FOX redefines ride dynamics for ATVs, mountain bikes, motocross, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, trucks, and UTVs.
www.ridefox.com
Thuren King Steering Damper
Corrects Left-tire pull, replaces OEM Stabilizer.
KING DAMPER RAM 2500 OEM FIT (2014-2022)
Striving to produce the ultimate steering damper, working together with King Shocks for over a year, we came up with a great product for the Dodge Ram platform. This damper utilizes a finely tuned damping profile, creating the ideal solution for the best control and feel possible! Every brand...
www.thurenfabrication.com
Carli Low Mount Steering Stabilizer
Corrects Left-tire pull, replaces OEM Stabilizer. Works well with Carli High Mount stabilizer
14-22 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 LOW MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER - STAINLESS STEEL
2013-18 Ram 2500 & 2014-18 Ram 3500: Low Mount Steering Stabilizer: Installs in place of the Factory stabilizer; all hardware is provided. A higher nitrogen charge pushes to the Right to counter-act a Left Hand Tire Pull. High Mount Steering Stabilizer: Installs up and out of the
carlisuspension.com
Carli High Mount Steering Stabilizer
Corrects Right-tire pull, works well with Carli Low Mount stabilizer.
19-22 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 HIGH MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER KIT - LIFTED
The 2019+ High Mount Steering Stabilizer saw a complete redesign from it's predecessor to fit the updated steering drag-link. We designed a bracket from doubled-up 3/16", cold-rolled US steel welded together and gusseted to create the ultra-strong, 3/8" thick bracket that sandwiches between the...
carlisuspension.com
Hydraulic-Assist Steering
Most beneficial for trucks running 37”+ tires, reduces steering effort at low speeds.
PSC Steering Gear w/ Hydraulic Steering Assist Ports
Not Compatible With Lane-Assist Equipped Trucks
BIG BORE XD® Cylinder Assist® Steering Gearbox for 2009-2024 RAM 2500/3500
The SG856 all but eliminates side-to-side movement of the sector shaft by using a substantially larger lower sector shaft support bearing and increasing the diameter of the sector shaft to 45mm. Improved load-pushing capability is accomplished by an 80mm internal piston assembly and a 16:1...
www.pscmotorsports.com
PSC Steering Assist Cylinder
SC2200K - 1.5" X 8" Single Ended Steering Assist Cylinder Kit
PSC Steering Assist Cylinder Kits include everything you need to add more steering power to your rig to tackle the toughest trails...go where you want to go with PSC!Recommended cylinder size for 38 Inch and Smaller tire size on applications requiring 8.0 inches of steering travel. Servicing...
www.pscmotorsports.com
AEV Hydraulic-Assist Kit
Brackets and Lines Only –For UseWith PSC SG856R and SC2200K
Jeep Hydraulic Assist Steering Hardware Kit for Ram | AEV
This Jeep hydraulic assist steering kit includes all the necessary tools to install a PSC Hydraulic Steering System on your 2014+ Ram 2500/3500. Order now.
www.aev-conversions.com
Rear Power Hop Damper
Bilstein B8 5100 Power Hop Damper
Replaces stock Bilstein 4600 power hop damper
BILSTEIN Corporate - BILSTEIN
www.bilstein.com
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