2500 air suspension

KSH · Sep 20, 2017

Is there a way to air down or deflate the factory air bags on the new 2500? I ask because I have a Hensley hitch and it's a pain to unhook while the truck is trying to load balance. Even if you put the truck in tire jack mode I assume that as the weight comes up the truck naturally goes up.

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MyakkaHooker · Sep 20, 2017

No should sit on bump stops. Will not come up

Just made video on this https://youtu.be/BJL1T7OjiWQ

KSH · Sep 21, 2017

Is tire jack mode the lowest setting? Can you put it in tire jack mode while under load?

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MyakkaHooker · Sep 21, 2017

KSH said:
Is tire jack mode the lowest setting? Can you put it in tire jack mode while under load?

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Under load it will go down to bump stops if under like 5mph. I believe if you get to 20mph it will go to normal ride height. There is a setting that will lower the back 1" to level your load while towing.

EvanYJ350 · Jul 17, 2018

Transport Mode drops it to the bumpstops. I use the air suspension almost daily towing trailers. Love it, just wish the settings were easier to get to. It takes about 5 touches on the touch screen to get to "Transport Mode".

To disconnect a trailer, I keep it at "normal ride height". Get out of rig, drop the landing gear to the ground, remove all chains and wiring, release coupler clamp. Get back in rig and go to Settings, then Suspension, then Transport Mode. This drops it right to bump stops (about 3") and is just enough to drive out from under hitch. Once clear of hitch, clear "Transport Mode" and drive away. Reverse Procedure for hooking up a trailer.

With backup camera and air suspension, moving trailers is a breeze. It would be even better if FCA would put the Transport Mode button on the key FOB.

KSH · Jul 17, 2018

Thanks guys, this was from 2017. I got the 2500 without the air ride. I'm sure your reply will help someone else down the road. I had air ride in my 1500, but i use the propride/hensley style hitch so I'm not dropping out from under the trailer when disconnecting. I have a stinger. It was always a pain to disconnect. I love the 2500, no air ride works great for me.

22hemi13 · Jul 17, 2018

EvanYJ350 said:
Transport Mode drops it to the bumpstops. I use the air suspension almost daily towing trailers. Love it, just wish the settings were easier to get to. It takes about 5 touches on the touch screen to get to "Transport Mode".

To disconnect a trailer, I keep it at "normal ride height". Get out of rig, drop the landing gear to the ground, remove all chains and wiring, release coupler clamp. Get back in rig and go to Settings, then Suspension, then Transport Mode. This drops it right to bump stops (about 3") and is just enough to drive out from under hitch. Once clear of hitch, clear "Transport Mode" and drive away. Reverse Procedure for hooking up a trailer.

With backup camera and air suspension, moving trailers is a breeze. It would be even better if FCA would put the Transport Mode button on the key FOB.

Man fancy stuff. Once out of truck I’d crank the handle a couple times and drive out and be done with everything. I love y’all’s fancy trucks I feel so primitive haha

KSH · Jul 18, 2018

On my 1500 i could drop the air ride down with the fob.

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