Recommended Rear Axle Suspension Kit for 2017 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Towing 750-lb TW Boat Trailer

Question:

Which Timbren SES do you recommend for my 2017 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 5.7 L? Im towing a boat/trailer ~ 7,500 gross weight and ~750 lbs. tongue weight. The rear squats ~ 6 in. at the hitch. DR1500DS, DR1500DQ or DRTT1500?

asked by: Andy

Helpful Expert Reply:

You may well prefer the handling from a kit rated closer to the actual trailer 750-lb TW so you might instead consider the Super Springs # SSR-307-47, rated for 1500-lbs at 50-percent compression.

This is likely to provide a smoother ride quality than the much stiffer Timbren springs while still giving your coil spring rear-end additional load support. This is also a no-drill bolt-on installation. The available Timbren kits are likely to be much too stiff for your particular application.

expert reply by: Adam R