How to Determine if a 2003 Dodge Ram has Overload Springs

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How can I tell if I have overloader springs on my 2003 Dodge Ram 2500?

asked by: Gerry B

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I spoke with a local Dodge technician and he told me that you would have to have the VIN number ran by the dealer to determine if your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 has overload springs. Apparently what they do is run the VIN and pull up the options. However, if overload springs were installed by anyone other than the dealer, they would not have record.

We did some further research and found a more definitive answer after talking with Cequent. On the 2500 and 3500 series Dodge Ram, there will be two extra rubber jounce bumpers installed over the spring pack on both ends. These will be 10 inches from the spring attachment points. If you see these, then you have overload springs. You would then need Bracket Kit for 6005 Installation Kit, # 58186. If you determine you do not have overload springs, use Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Custom Installation Kit with Brackets and Rails, # RP50040-58.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I have a solution for you, but the Curt Q20 Hitch #C16530-16025 for the 2017 GMC Sierra w/Factory Rail Kit is not compatible with rotating pin boxes like the Reese Revolution and Sidewinder pin boxes. With that said, you can use the Reese M5 5th…

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Answer 2

The Timbren suspension system, like #A20RS440, is designed to be toe-in when there is no load on it. So when the load is placed on it it will push the tire out so that it is riding straight on the ground. Provided the trailer is not overloaded and…

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The RBW Lil Rocker fifth wheel trailer hitch uses industry standard rails so it will fit into the #RP30035-186 kit. I've attached a picture with some measurements. This kit is also confirmed to fit your 2005 Dodge Ram 3500.

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Answer 4

The width of the tab you marked in your picture is 2.9" and the height is 6.32". I have attached the full dimensional drawing of the #3371809065 below for your reference.

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I would be happy to help you with that. I went out to the warehouse and took some measurements of the Buyers Products Hitch Plate with Receiver Tube - Chevy/GMC item #3371809065. The distance between the two wings on the top outside edge of the hitch…

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I had the Buyers Products Hitch Plate with 2-1/2" Receiver Tube part #3371809061A measured for you and the receiver tube sticks out 3-1/2" from the face of the plate.

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Per Buyers Products' website, this hitch plate #3371809061A measures 17.2" tall by 62" long at the bottom and 34-1/4" long at the top (measured from inside the mounting bars) and is constructed with 1/2" thick steel. I've…

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Answer 8

Congrats on your new hitch! For your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, I recommend going with the: -B&W Semi-Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram #BWRVR3202-00. This is a semi-custom base rail kit that will work wonderfully with your Demco Hijacker…

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Answer 9

The Advent Air Replacement Rooftop RV Air Conditioner (for the Dometic Setup) #ACDOM150 carries a 1-year warranty that begins on the date of purchase from etrailer. I confirmed this with my representative there and I have requested this information…

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Answer 10

From the research I did it looks like the towing capacity for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins has a towing capacity of 12,800 lbs depending on how it is equipped. Sounds like you are looking at the correct weight range of trailers for your truck (which…

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Answer 11

The 5th wheel towing capacity will be the same as the bumper pull towing capacity for a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. It was not until the last 5 years or so that they gave them a different towing capacity for 5th wheel trailers. Therefore, if the dealer told…

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