Will Airbags Work with the Articulink Rear Suspension on a 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
Question:
Might be a problem with the recommended fifth wheel hitch. I neglected to mention that I have ramboxes. Sorry.
asked by: Paul
Helpful Expert Reply:
The articulink rear suspension on your 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon will not cause any issues with a set of airbags or a 5th wheel hitch because they all install in slightly different locations on the vehicle and do not counteract one another. For a set of airbags, I recommend using the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57289 because they do not require any drilling into the truck frame and they do not interfere with the brackets for a 5th wheel hitch. The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs are also made in the USA. If you would like an air compressor to go with these airbags then I recommend the Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System part # AL25980.
For a 5th wheel hitch, I recommend using the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16541 for short beds or part # C16140 for long beds along with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16427-204. The Curt A20 is one of my favorite 5th wheels hitches because the 1" thick dual interlocking jaws provide greater security which reduces both chucking/jarring and the one pin head removal will save your back in the long run. The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit does not require any drilling into the frame either.
I have attached several review/install videos for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote - Bluetooth - Single Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wireless Control
- Single Path
- Digital Display
- 100 psi
- Air Lift
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Air Lift
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Paul
1/16/2019
Might be a problem with the recommended fifth wheel hitch. I neglected to mention that I have ramboxes. Sorry.