Rear Springs Question

VolsRam · Jul 9, 2013

So I see a lot of people mentioning air bags for the rear after a leveling kit has been installed so hauling doesn't sag the rear. What about different spring ratings? I previously had a '12 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep makes different springs for heavier vehicles. Does Ram do the same? Could a stiffer spring supply a slight lift in the rear AND add strength for hauling without the need for air bags?

HLram · Jul 9, 2013

Then u would lose the superior ride quality that our trucks possess. With bags u could have the adjustability / load carrying capabilities AND the ride. Best of both worlds. And they are probably alot cheaper, too (the air bags). Springs would be pretty expensive I'm sure and harder to install. Bags just slip in.

BAILEY1 · Jul 9, 2013

^^This. 100%

audio1der · Jul 9, 2013

Yup. With 5-psi in the $100 bags you can't hardly tell they're there. With 30psi you can max your payload and it might just sit level, and REALLY helps control sway.
Heavier springs could never provide that kind of adjustability. I just love my Airlift bags. I was NOT a believer in bag technology, but am a complete convert based solely on personal experience.

VolsRam · Jul 9, 2013

Thanks for the info. This is really helpful.

audio1der · Jul 9, 2013

Sorry- forgot to include this earlier; if you have your heart set on heavier springs (or if that really would work best for your application) they are available.
Products - TUFTRUCK

gofish101 · Jul 9, 2013

Give the bags a try. Worst that can happen is you don't like them and all it cost is $100.00 bucks and 1 to 2 hours of time. Like its been said low psi and stock ride 30 psi for heavy loads and a lot in between. I love mine and have to say best mod so far.

VolsRam · Jul 9, 2013

I'm not one to haul, but having the ability to made me curious about that option. I think I'll have to look into these sometime in the future. Would it be easy to have an OBA system installed to control the psi in the bags at any given time?

gofish101 · Jul 9, 2013

For me it was hard to justify the extra cost for OBA. I have it set to 10 psi most of the time and only add a few times a year. I have a portable 12 volt air compressor for that when needed.

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