2019 ram 1500 classic

[Cmelo]

was hoping someone could answer this or have any ideas I'm sure it's been done before but was hoping to upgrade rear suspension coils to stiffer springs to help with sag with load in the bed of the truck. anyone know of any good aftermarket spring kits? in the future I'm looking to install leaf spring kits on the rear if anyone has done that before and has some guidance would be appreciated is it as simple as taking some measurements making it square on both sides and mounting the hangers or is there a reason ram doesn't put leaf springs in there half ton trucks?

 

[Kickboxer]

Welcome to the Ramforum.
This is the 5th gen. subforum, maybe move it to the other
one...........

 

[StateOfMind]

I thought 2019 is a 5th gen, even though it's the classic (same as 4th gen) should all 5th gen classics be posted in 4th gen forum? Thank you for the continuing education!

 

[Kickboxer]

Yes, I think so. There are many differences between the gens.

 

[suicideking]

The springs in the rear are to provide a smoother ride. Though the trade off is more sag when towing. I bought one with the tow package, though won't tow that often. I've read many install inflatable air bags in the rear to mitigate the issue. That's what I plan to do.

Leaf springs are better for towing and for a loaded bed. Essentially better for using it as a truck. This is also the main reason I didn't want an F150. I test drove one and they are very bouncy on the street and uneven freeway. I have a section of freeway near my work that I like to refer to as 'the woops'.

 

[mikeru]

I thought 2019 is a 5th gen, even though it's the classic (same as 4th gen) should all 5th gen classics be posted in 4th gen forum? Thank you for the continuing education!

2019 thru 2024 1500 Classics are 4th gens (DT). You should post any threads about classics in the 4th gen forum. There is no such thing as a 5th gen classic at this point in time.

 

[jziegmann]

I realize that my 2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock will never ride as smooth as my Lexus LS430. What can I do to make it ride as smooth as possible. I never tow anything. My wife trys to work on her computer and it is almost impossible due to bouncing constantly

 

[indept]

It would be easier to just add air bags, either ones that go inside the coil springs (light duty) or next to them (heavier duty)

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Stand Alone heavier duty than above:

https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Su...ZWIy2OTced5MkzTyzl9UZi7zHlrgxqkxoC_KoQAvD_BwE

 

[Daw14]

Bouncing means your shocks are not doing their job ,and probably need changing.

 

[Uralguy]

I have a 2019 1500 Classic crew cab 4WD with the 3.91 axle and towed a 33 foot Grand Design 9K travel trailer. The sag was so much that the front end was light and after my first trip, where the front tires spun in loose sand when leaving from a stop sign, I bout the Timbren rubber bushing springs for a couple hundred dollars to replace the factory ones. The difference was amazing! I did the install myself in about 20 minutes and found the factory yellow bushings were MUCH smaller than the Timbren. Being smaller, the back end could lower under weight several inches before they came into contact with the axle bump stop. The Timbrens were so large they extended to about 3/4 of an inch above the bump stop. What this does is that while riding around in town without a load, the truck drove like normal. But, putting a heavy trailer, or load in the bed, and the Timbren started working immediately and the sag was non-existent (with my trailer). I would go that route before opting for air bags etc unless you are doing other things with the truck. I cannot recommend Timbren's enough.

 

[crash68]

I have a 2019 1500 Classic crew cab 4WD with the 3.91 axle and towed a 33 foot Grand Design 9K travel trailer. The sag was so much that the front end was light and after my first trip, where the front tires spun in loose sand when leaving from a stop sign, I bout the Timbren rubber bushing springs for a couple hundred dollars to replace the factory ones.

Sounds like the WDH is not adjusted correctly, there's a big difference in what a WDH does compared to spring helpers like airbags or Timbrens.
Here's a great video showing the difference between the two:

The Difference Between Using Weight Distribution and Air Bags to Level Your Load

Fastway engineers Jason Harper and Matt Barnes investigate the difference between using either a rear axle air bag system, or a weight distribution hitch to ...

youtu.be

You can also use both provided they're set up correctly

 

[Jeepwalker]

Well, how much weight are you talking here?

I'd start with different springs. Springs are progressive, meaning they are designed to be 'springier' (softer riding) at the unloaded end, and get stiffer as compressed (under load). Springs designed for towing or heavy duty applications would be my first start. Go to Mopar.com, navigate to the 'parts' area. Type in "2019 Ram 1500 Springs" and see what comes up, particularly for HD application.

Pay attention to the part numbers. Go get the part numbers off your springs (there should be a tag on them), and compare. Get something heavier duty. If you need more than that, consider air bags. But start with springs. That's my recommendation. You might need to beef up the front springs too, depending how your truck handles/steers under load. Sounds like you need a 2500..