rear spring replace

[jerryt]

I would like to replace my rear springs on my 2004 ram 1500. With 262750 miles on the truck the springs are getting rather weak. Also, someone removed the bottom helper leaf. Just came back from over 3000 miles pulling a 4000 pound camper using a WDH but just didn't have much clearance between the rubber stop and the axle. What I want to know is who is a reputable dealer to buy the springs from? I only use a little over a half quart of oil on this trip. I wonder if this is the original engine, or are these hemis really that good?

 

[Terry D Waters]

You can bolt on a set of air bags or add a helper spring, or you could just add more tension on your weight distributing hitch which will lift the rear of the truck a bit more.

 

[jerryt]

I think I should start with a good set of springs and a properly adjusted WDH, then if it still needs help I will do something more. My camper is only about 5000 pounds loaded ready to go.

 

[jerryt]

What I have done is buy a set of springs from a lower mileage truck at the salvage yard. That raised the rear of the truck about 3 inches. I also added firestone ride-rite air bags. I am running them at the minimum pressure of 5 lbs. towing with a properly set up WDH. BIG improvement. I'll use the air bags when I use the truck to haul dirt or gravel.