What are upgrades to help a 1500 in towing aspect?

[Craw]

Hey what is that yellow looking dog toy next to the spring ? lol

 

[14hemiexpress]

Hey what is that yellow looking dog toy next to the spring ? lol

Thats the bump stop to keep your frame from hitting the axle if it is over loaded. And there should be a tag on the axle that codes the axle.

 

[Craw]

Thats the bump stop to keep your frame from hitting the axle if it is over loaded. And there should be a tag on the axle that codes the axle.

Couldn't find it, no where in sight on the rear axle at least. Must have been painted over I guess. Thank you for the explanation of the dog toy . Really didnt know heheh. Seen online I can look at the door jam and find a axle code, will go look.

 

[14hemiexpress]

Couldn't find it, no where in sight on the rear axle at least. Must have been painted over I guess. Thank you for the explanation of the dog toy . Really didnt know heheh. Seen online I can look at the door jam and find a axle code, will go look.

On the front passenger side of the axle should be the code but it's like a sticker so if it's all POR or linexed it's probably not legible at this point.

 

[Craw]

Couldn't find it, no where in sight on the rear axle at least. Must have been painted over I guess. Thank you for the explanation of the dog toy . Really didnt know heheh.

Hey, guess the dealer was wrong lol.

https://www.dodge.com/webselfservice/dodge/index.html

Says by vin it is 3.55, so what now ?


Elec Shift On Demand Transfer Case
215MM Front Axle
3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
235MM REAR AXLE
Conventional Differential Frt Axle
Conventional Differential Rear Axle
Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
7 Pin Wiring Harness
Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
6-Spd Automatic 65RFE Transmission
Heavy Duty Transmission Oil Cooler
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
Electronically Controlled Throttle
Class IV Receiver Hitch

 

[14hemiexpress]

Hey, guess the dealer was wrong lol.

https://www.dodge.com/webselfservice/dodge/index.html

Says by vin it is 3.55, so what now ?


Elec Shift On Demand Transfer Case
215MM Front Axle
3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
235MM REAR AXLE
Conventional Differential Frt Axle
Conventional Differential Rear Axle
Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
7 Pin Wiring Harness
Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
6-Spd Automatic 65RFE Transmission
Heavy Duty Transmission Oil Cooler
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
Electronically Controlled Throttle
Class IV Receiver Hitch

Nice 3.55 is the most common axle for the 6speed trucks. Honestly to improve towing you mainly will want suspension and tire upgrades. I see you have listed XL rated tires but some D or E tires will help I run BFG 2ko and like them alot they are a 8 ply tire so very stiff sidewall. Suspension air bags or upgraded coils will help and brakes. You have all the power in the world for towing. The biggest limiting factor for the 1500 is the payload you will run out of payload before you'll run out of power.

 

[Craw]

Nice 3.55 is the most common axle for the 6speed trucks. Honestly to improve towing you mainly will want suspension and tire upgrades. I see you have listed XL rated tires but some D or E tires will help I run BFG 2ko and like them alot they are a 8 ply tire so very stiff sidewall. Suspension air bags or upgraded coils will help and brakes. You have all the power in the world for towing. The biggest limiting factor for the 1500 is the payload you will run out of payload before you'll run out of power.

Thank you.

To do:

Brake Controller
Brakes
Upgraded coils or Air Bag Suspension

 

[Craw]

Anyone have suggestions in terms of cost and ease of installation coils vs air bags? The Air Bag suspension seems pretty simple. Also what is wrong with the brakes that come on the Sport Ram? Do I need ceramic or something? Change the Rotors?

 

[MADDOG]

As long as you don't tow over your rated capacity your brakes should be fine. If you want to upgrade, do all four corners, get vented rotors if you don't already have them and get some heavier duty pads. EBC is a good source for pads that will fit your truck and will handle heavier loads.

 

[Craw]

As long as you don't tow over your rated capacity your brakes should be fine. If you want to upgrade, do all four corners, get vented rotors if you don't already have them and get some heavier duty pads. EBC is a good source for pads that will fit your truck and will handle heavier loads.

Thank you. Will look into them.

 

[deanoldo]

Also, if you set up your brake controller properly, your trailer brakes will be giving you a fair amount of help. I can't see any reason why you would really need to upgrade your brakes unless you just want to. A heavier duty sway bar in the back like a Hellwig would be a good investment as well. Although, I have a stock truck with the tow package (mirrors and oem brake controller) and my truck pulls my 6500lb (wet) trailer like a rock star. I use a Blue Ox Sway-pro WD hitch.

 

[Mudders Beast]

8x18 7 ft tall enclosed cargo trailer on order to haul sxs and atv, 5200 axles, trailer wt. 3000, atvs total 1500. 2017 crew cab Laramine, 5.7 hemi, OEM brake controller, 5.7 bed 4x4, 3.21 rear. Any input of other needs or advice. infrequent trips. Womdering if std. mirrors will be OK. Used to 15 ft open trailers. Thanks in advance. PS, loving my first RAM after 2 months!

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[69GWC]

If you are looking for airbags get the Timber Grove air bags, IMO they are the best bags fir our trucks.

If you want different springs look to TUFFTRUCK 1211s which are rated 50% stronger then stock allthough I think they fall short of 50% stronger.

The rear Hellwig sway bar will really help keep flat and level its a huge improvement over stock.

 

[Craw]

If you are looking for airbags get the Timber Grove air bags, IMO they are the best bags fir our trucks.

If you want different springs look to TUFFTRUCK 1211s which are rated 50% stronger then stock allthough I think they fall short of 50% stronger.

The rear Hellwig sway bar will really help keep flat and level its a huge improvement over stock.

I like how you dont have to take off the bumper mount.

 

[69GWC]

Yeah no cutting is the major plus.

 

[Craw]

Thank you for the pictures, I imagine takes a few hours to install?

 

[Craw]

Think this would suffice?

https://www.amazon.com/CURT-48007-R..._n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin:7020255011

I like the pintle for when I was in the army we used this except not a ball but the other half of the claw.

 

[14hemiexpress]

Also, if you set up your brake controller properly, your trailer brakes will be giving you a fair amount of help. I can't see any reason why you would really need to upgrade your brakes unless you just want to. A heavier duty sway bar in the back like a Hellwig would be a good investment as well. Although, I have a stock truck with the tow package (mirrors and oem brake controller) and my truck pulls my 6500lb (wet) trailer like a rock star. I use a Blue Ox Sway-pro WD hitch.

Nice I forgot about upgraded sway bar.

Think this would suffice?

https://www.amazon.com/CURT-48007-Receiver-Mount-Pintle-Combination/dp/B004QEM78Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1521585540&sr=1-1&keywords=pintle+ball&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin:7020255011

I like the pintle for when I was in the army we used this except not a ball but the other half of the claw.

And towing a travel trailer you will need a weight distribution hitch. It will transfer weight to the front axles to help reduce squat.

 

[69GWC]

Thank you for the pictures, I imagine takes a few hours to install?

Yeah probably acouple hours dont remember for sure, but its a straight forward install.

 

[Craw]

Nice I forgot about upgraded sway bar.



And towing a travel trailer you will need a weight distribution hitch. It will transfer weight to the front axles to help reduce squat.

Like this?

https://www.etrailer.com/tv-install...istribution-system-2014-ram-1500-rp66088.aspx