sapper6fd
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- Location
- Calgary AB Canada
- Ram Year
- 2013
- Engine
- HEMI 5.7
Hey everyone.
So here's the deal. My 2013 Laramie has been an awesome truck. Love it more than any other vehicle I've ever owned. Except for..... yeah you guessed it, the air suspension, which has been nothing but problems.
Bought new, it was great in year one. After that it made trip after trip after trip to the dealership to have suspension work done.
Work done:
1st trip - control module needed to be replaced
2nd trip - Low nitrogen levels, low ride
3rd trip - Air suspension froze up and remained in entry/ exit mode - compressor replacement
4th trip - Low nitrogen levels, low ride
5th trip - Rear air bag replacement - Compressor replacement
Current issues: Low nitrogen levels, blown compressor fuse.
Outside of the airbag and compressor replacements, the dealership has purged and leak tested the system, with no leaks found. And of course like all other trucks that have air suspension problems, these issues really only present themselves in cold weather when the temps are below -10 (14F).
So my question is this. What are my options outside of buying a new truck.
Can I:
A) Replace the air suspension with a traditional coil & Strut system? Some people say its doable but provide no solid solutions, others say its not possible.
B) Upgrade the system to something aftermarket that's more reliable?
c) Open to your suggestions. Nothing is off the table at this point, other than selling the truck, or spending $8,000 on replacing the system with another stock air suspension system.
Any input is GREATLY appreciated.
So here's the deal. My 2013 Laramie has been an awesome truck. Love it more than any other vehicle I've ever owned. Except for..... yeah you guessed it, the air suspension, which has been nothing but problems.
Bought new, it was great in year one. After that it made trip after trip after trip to the dealership to have suspension work done.
Work done:
1st trip - control module needed to be replaced
2nd trip - Low nitrogen levels, low ride
3rd trip - Air suspension froze up and remained in entry/ exit mode - compressor replacement
4th trip - Low nitrogen levels, low ride
5th trip - Rear air bag replacement - Compressor replacement
Current issues: Low nitrogen levels, blown compressor fuse.
Outside of the airbag and compressor replacements, the dealership has purged and leak tested the system, with no leaks found. And of course like all other trucks that have air suspension problems, these issues really only present themselves in cold weather when the temps are below -10 (14F).
So my question is this. What are my options outside of buying a new truck.
Can I:
A) Replace the air suspension with a traditional coil & Strut system? Some people say its doable but provide no solid solutions, others say its not possible.
B) Upgrade the system to something aftermarket that's more reliable?
c) Open to your suggestions. Nothing is off the table at this point, other than selling the truck, or spending $8,000 on replacing the system with another stock air suspension system.
Any input is GREATLY appreciated.
