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Extra shock
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LateToTheParty
Didn't want to come
I believe the power hop damper only comes on Hemi 2500 short-beds (minus Power Wagons). I believe it used to come on the G56 Cummins as well, but didn't think it ever came on any 3500s.
Thanks for the info, I was not sure how they worked that.
H3LZSN1P3R
You're doing it wrong
Yes he is correct only gassers get it but it can be added to the 2500s idk about the 3500s but with leaf springs its generally not needed
dave41079
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My Power Wagon has it.
Interesting I thought it was standard on all 2500s. That said I just did a little googlin’, there a 3 different versions of the bracket that mounts to the axle: 2wd, 4WD, and Power Wagon
I installed one on my CTD, I notice the difference when driving with nothing in the bed and took less then 15 minutes to install. As stated above, it is not really needed.
'14-'24 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD Power Hop Damper Kit
The Power Hop Damper Kit for '14-'24 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD trucks dampens axle harmonics under power.
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Getting used to the ride, I am trying to improve the wife's opinion of the stiffer suspension than we had in our SUV days. It's particularly noticeable on the concrete washboard highways here in SoCal. This damper seems to fit the bill but I wanted to confirm.
I've looked under the truck and the rear diff has the bolt holes for the lower bracket, but in place of what the instructions show as a welded bracket, I have this:
Is there some part that I can order or do I need to take this to a suspension shop and have it welded? It obviously increases the cost significantly so I am looking for feedback if this is the best solution or if there is something else.
Thanks, Erik
I've looked under the truck and the rear diff has the bolt holes for the lower bracket, but in place of what the instructions show as a welded bracket, I have this:
Is there some part that I can order or do I need to take this to a suspension shop and have it welded? It obviously increases the cost significantly so I am looking for feedback if this is the best solution or if there is something else.
Thanks, Erik
Doesn't look like you are looking in the right location. the mount on the frame was easily visible on mine and then i just bolted up the rear mount on the diff. If home before dark i will take a picture
@kraftwerx I took pictures attached and since you have 2500 I am not sure why you don't have the bracket?!?
Not sure if you can buy them although any good fabricator could make something to fit, personally I found this beneficial to ride quality
Not sure if you can buy them although any good fabricator could make something to fit, personally I found this beneficial to ride quality
kraftwerx
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Is that bolted on or welded? I'm wondering if it's because of the air suspension.
Mine is welded, it might be because you have air suspension that you don't have it? Either that or they did away with it sometime after 2019? The shock itself only came on certain model trucks, not all of them.
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Welded, not sure why air suspension would make a difference (I added Airlift 5000 to mine) and yes, was only standard on a few models, I thought just Power Wagon, although would seems strange to not make a standard fitting...
When buying the after market add on they ask the year and model for a reason since the diff mount varies
When buying the after market add on they ask the year and model for a reason since the diff mount varies