Rear Suspension Enhancement for a 2017 Ram 2500

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Have Ram 2500 crew cab 2WD with diesel engine. Pulling a bumper pull TT with tongue weight of 1200 pounds. Have a weight and sway control system and it pulls well. I do get a lot of sag to rear of truck when lowering trailer on ball. Would the Timberline coil bumpers improve truck bounce from roads that have lots of dips and will these affect the ride when not pulling my TT. Appreciate your input.

asked by: Larry

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The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part # TDR2500D that you referenced which are a fit for your 2017 Ram 2500 will help to alleviate some of the rear end sag but they have been known to produce a rough ride which can also be described as bouncy by some. For an alternative that will also alleviate some of the rear end sag but not affect the ride quality in a negative way as much, I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part # SSR-312-54 which are very similar to the Timbren spring but are made of a softer material.

The SumoSprings or Timbrens will not affect the ride quality while unloaded. They are also both very easy to install.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Since your 2015 Ram 2500 has the factory air suspension I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-312-54 as they are confirmed to work with the factory air suspension system, and will offer 2800lbs of support to your suspension. The…

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Answer 2

Great question! I went ahead and reached out to my tech at SuperSprings (the makers of SumoSprings), and he confirmed that you cannot remove the spacer from the Solo Custom Springs #SSR-312-54 because you will not be able to tighten the bolts…

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Answer 3

For suspension enhancement that helps with body roll a lot of people swear by the SumoSprings. Which for your 2015 Ram 2500 the recommended kit is the part #SSR-312-54 which fits 2WD or 4WD. This will fit your truck and work well with your 2,500 lb…

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In reality, your Ram 3500 is well equipped to handle towing a 5th wheel trailer of that size, and shouldn't have any problems. However, it's never a bad idea to add something like the SumoSprings #SSR-312-54 to help keep your truck level when…

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When it comes to carrying a truck bed camper, I always go with Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems over the SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs similar to the #SSR-312-54 . With that being said, I think the better solution for your 2015 Ram 2500 are…

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If you're simply looking for less sag and more support when you're towing your 5th wheel a bump stop replacement suspension helper spring option like the SumoSpring #SSR-312-54 would be a great choice. The SumoSprings won't really come…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Hi Joe, Yep, you heard correct, you can go from a 2 inch shank to a 2-1/2 inch shank with your Reese weight distribution hitch without issue. One of the following 2-1/2 inch shanks should have the right rise/drop for your application. Here are the…

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The Head Unit and R16 Roller Adapter #C16515 is more of an entry level fifth wheel head designed for a lower price point, whereas the A16 part #C16520 is a bit nicer with it's 2 piece jaw system that will provide better king pin contact which…

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Answer 12

No, they will not but I have a custom fit set that does. They are the Curt item #C16427-204. This set of rails is industry standard so they will work great with your Curt Q20 Slider. The brackets are custom fit and install in pre-existing holes in…

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