gofishn
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- 2022 Ram 1500 5th Gen, Big Horn, 4X4, Crew Cab, 6'4" Box
- Engine
- hemi 5.7L, 345 cu in
Called them, just now and got some illuminating info.
5th Gen Rams have a progressive rate, Rear Spring.
400#, first 2"
then, 500#, every 1"
up to maximum for your truck
TCC-1223V is a Variable rate spring, not progressive, but behaves, in essentially, the same manner and under same loads/weights.
Basically, you'd not notice any real world difference.
TCC-1223VT will behave differently, in that it will actually raise your rear truck height, roughly 1.5".
Otherwise, loads will behave very similar to OEM Springs. Just start out, higher.
TCC-1223 will still get you 50% greater load carrying capability, constant rate of compression and will lift rear of truck, roughly 3". This spring is designed for trucks, under constant load of 500# or more.
TCC-1211 will yield same 50% load carrying ability, also a constant rate of compression spring, keep stock ride height and will behave differently than O.E.M. Progressive rate Springs, under a load.
Remember, OEM Springs are: 400#, first 2" : then, 500#, every 1"
TCC-1211 : 640#, every 1" : 900#, directly over rear axle, drop 1.5" vs O.E.M. 3" Drop
When empty, should notice a more planted ride, but not really be any stiffer &/or firmer,
as the shocks, & the rest of suspension components, did not change.
If not wanting to risk the O.E.M. Ride 7/or Handling, then stay with O.E.M. Springs.
Try other load handling options to firm up squat and handling when under an actual load.
Like Timbren's.
Told the guy, I had 1211's on my 4th Gen and flat out loved them.
I hated the squishy, 4th Gen Ride BUT I love the 5th Gen Ride.
He still recommended the 1211's, for me.
5th Gen Rams have a progressive rate, Rear Spring.
400#, first 2"
then, 500#, every 1"
up to maximum for your truck
TCC-1223V is a Variable rate spring, not progressive, but behaves, in essentially, the same manner and under same loads/weights.
Basically, you'd not notice any real world difference.
TCC-1223VT will behave differently, in that it will actually raise your rear truck height, roughly 1.5".
Otherwise, loads will behave very similar to OEM Springs. Just start out, higher.
TCC-1223 will still get you 50% greater load carrying capability, constant rate of compression and will lift rear of truck, roughly 3". This spring is designed for trucks, under constant load of 500# or more.
TCC-1211 will yield same 50% load carrying ability, also a constant rate of compression spring, keep stock ride height and will behave differently than O.E.M. Progressive rate Springs, under a load.
Remember, OEM Springs are: 400#, first 2" : then, 500#, every 1"
TCC-1211 : 640#, every 1" : 900#, directly over rear axle, drop 1.5" vs O.E.M. 3" Drop
When empty, should notice a more planted ride, but not really be any stiffer &/or firmer,
as the shocks, & the rest of suspension components, did not change.
If not wanting to risk the O.E.M. Ride 7/or Handling, then stay with O.E.M. Springs.
Try other load handling options to firm up squat and handling when under an actual load.
Like Timbren's.
Told the guy, I had 1211's on my 4th Gen and flat out loved them.
I hated the squishy, 4th Gen Ride BUT I love the 5th Gen Ride.
He still recommended the 1211's, for me.
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