Four Corner Air Ride Suspension issues

[Pwags]

I have a 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 with the air ride suspension, which has been having issues for a long time now.

1st a little history, the passenger side rear airbag developed a pin hole in it. I lost all the nitrogen from the system and it gets replaced by air drawn into the system through a suction line from the pump. I replaced the air bag and all was well until recently of course.
I now have a truck that has no air at all in the front airbags and the pump will no longer run.

I cannot get the truck into the dealership for another couple weeks and the truck is out in the middle of no where, otherwise known as where I work. I spoke to the dealership and they said that it is possible to pressure up the system (with air) and lock it in position. that way I could drive the truck while waiting for the appointment and parts to come in. The bad news was that they would not explain how to this to me "due to liability issues".

I'm going to attempt to due this regardless, it would be a little simpler job if i have an idea where to start. I'm hoping its as simple as removing the fuses for the air ride system and putting a tire valve on the air line to the system from the compressor.

Does anyone have any experience with this or something like it? I need to make this truck mobile without causing damage to the rest of the drivetrain and suspension. Any info would be awesome!

Thanks

 

[Univoftnvol]

I have a 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 with the air ride suspension, which has been having issues for a long time now.

1st a little history, the passenger side rear airbag developed a pin hole in it. I lost all the nitrogen from the system and it gets replaced by air drawn into the system through a suction line from the pump. I replaced the air bag and all was well until recently of course.
I now have a truck that has no air at all in the front airbags and the pump will no longer run.

I cannot get the truck into the dealership for another couple weeks and the truck is out in the middle of no where, otherwise known as where I work. I spoke to the dealership and they said that it is possible to pressure up the system (with air) and lock it in position. that way I could drive the truck while waiting for the appointment and parts to come in. The bad news was that they would not explain how to this to me "due to liability issues".

I'm going to attempt to due this regardless, it would be a little simpler job if i have an idea where to start. I'm hoping its as simple as removing the fuses for the air ride system and putting a tire valve on the air line to the system from the compressor.

Does anyone have any experience with this or something like it? I need to make this truck mobile without causing damage to the rest of the drivetrain and suspension. Any info would be awesome!

Thanks

Arnott Air Suspension now makes the two air front struts with Eibach struts part number AS-3017. They also make a rear air spring utilizing Continental rubber. Part number A-3016. Much less than the dealer!

 

[Univoftnvol]

I have a 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 with the air ride suspension, which has been having issues for a long time now.

1st a little history, the passenger side rear airbag developed a pin hole in it. I lost all the nitrogen from the system and it gets replaced by air drawn into the system through a suction line from the pump. I replaced the air bag and all was well until recently of course.
I now have a truck that has no air at all in the front airbags and the pump will no longer run.

I cannot get the truck into the dealership for another couple weeks and the truck is out in the middle of no where, otherwise known as where I work. I spoke to the dealership and they said that it is possible to pressure up the system (with air) and lock it in position. that way I could drive the truck while waiting for the appointment and parts to come in. The bad news was that they would not explain how to this to me "due to liability issues".

I'm going to attempt to due this regardless, it would be a little simpler job if i have an idea where to start. I'm hoping its as simple as removing the fuses for the air ride system and putting a tire valve on the air line to the system from the compressor.

Does anyone have any experience with this or something like it? I need to make this truck mobile without causing damage to the rest of the drivetrain and suspension. Any info would be awesome!

Thanks

Unless your truck is still in warranty be prepared for a high fix cost! Arnott Air Suspension a premium supplier to this segment for 30 years just introduced new front air struts part number AS-3017 and the rear air springs part number A 3016. You might want to give them a call, or find a distributor in your area.

 

[TonyMM]

Does it means that I can swap the front and back OEM airbags for the Arnott?

 

[Doug Taylor]

Yes, Arnott products are engineered to replace failing OE air suspension products including the RAM 1500. Arnott has a front air strut with Eibach dampers and ContiTech rubber air sleeves and a rear air spring made with ContiTech rubber. Arnott has detailed installation manuals if you wish to DYI.

Learn more here: https://www.arnottindustries.com/products/ram-air-suspension