Rear Suspension Suggestions

[Bramic71]

2016 Ram 1500 4WD Quad Cab with the 5.7. Will be towing/hauling loads between 500 and 5000lbs, according to what I pickup. I have a pair of TTC-1211's coming from TufTruck. What else would be a good addition to the rear to accomplish a level ride for various loads? 1000HD airbags? Monomax or Bilstein 4600's for dampening? What are your opinions? I feel really good about going with the 1211's, but unsure if I would need the other two products. Thank You

 

[OC455]

I really liked the Timber Grove ASAMs I had on my Big Horn.

 

[2003F350]

If you are putting a load in the bed, make sure you aren't over your GAWR. Since you're in a 1500 that really isn't a lot of weight that you can put in the bed - probably less than 1500 lbs.

Towing you should be fine up to and exceeding 5000 lbs, as long as you keep your tongue weight under the 1k most receivers are rated at.

If you are loading properly and staying away from max capacities of the truck, there really isn't a need to do 'upgrades.' Remember that unless you get the truck certified for heavier loads, the ratings on your door jam are your max capacities for legal reasons.

 

[crash68]

Go with one or the other, either run the upgraded springs or a set of TimberGrove airbags. You shouldn't need airbags with the 1211's but your daily ride could be rougher.
Noth special needed in the way of shocks as long as they do their job.
A higher rated load capacity tire would be something to consider if you're towing a lot. Consider XL or C rated if your mostly on road, if you venture off road consider either D or E rated tires. The D's and He's will usually hold up better against road hazards like rocks and sticks(yes they can go through tires).

 

[Bramic71]

If you are putting a load in the bed, make sure you aren't over your GAWR. Since you're in a 1500 that really isn't a lot of weight that you can put in the bed - probably less than 1500 lbs.

Towing you should be fine up to and exceeding 5000 lbs, as long as you keep your tongue weight under the 1k most receivers are rated at.

If you are loading properly and staying away from max capacities of the truck, there really isn't a need to do 'upgrades.' Remember that unless you get the truck certified for heavier loads, the ratings on your door jam are your max capacities for legal reasons.

Definitely won't be loading over the capacities of the truck. Most if not everything I will be hauling will be on a trailer. I value my license, my safety, and the safety of others. I won't be loading anywhere close to capacity. Just looking at having the tools to keep everything level, and the headlights pointed in the right direction.

 

[Bramic71]

Go with one or the other, either run the upgraded springs or a set of TimberGrove airbags. You shouldn't need airbags with the 1211's but your daily ride could be rougher.
Noth special needed in the way of shocks as long as they do their job.
A higher rated load capacity tire would be something to consider if you're towing a lot. Consider XL or C rated if your mostly on road, if you venture off road consider either D or E rated tires. The D's and He's will usually hold up better against road hazards like rocks and sticks(yes they can go through tires).

I'm good with a rougher ride, as I feel the suspension in the 1500's are way too soft. I actually miss the ride of a truck. Not looking at much tongue weight. Just the 1211's might be fine. Thank you for your advise.