Are Free Floating Airbags Required for a 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon

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Hi, Im looking to put airbags on my 2018 ram powerwagon 2500 and am trying to figure out what the best way to go is. Ive read a lot of info but cant find exactly what I need. The way the suspension is set up on the powerwagon is to articulate so you have to have the air bag floating and not fastened to the axle so I think you need to use daystar cradles? Any help would be much appreciated. Local shops are stumped .

asked by: Ernie

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The 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon does indeed have a suspension setup which offers more travel than the other models. However, the range of motion for all of the airbags kits we offer for your truck will be sufficient for any situation you will encounter on a paved road. When you take the vehicle off road and there are large dips and bumps which maxes out the suspension, this is when the range of motion will become an issue for the airbags. As you mentioned, this issue can easily be fixed with a set of aftermarket Daystar Universal Air Bag Cradles which we currently do not offer.

For your Power Wagon, I recommend using the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2598 which offers a bolt-on installation and made in USA quality. There also will not be any issues if you have a 5th wheel hitch or intend to install one either.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs part #AL57589 are designed to be used in conjunction with a coil spring rear suspension. The air bags do not replace these but rather work alongside them. The air bags also do not work with models…

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Answer 2

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The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88299 feature air springs that can be adjusted from 5 psi to 100 psi. There isn't a specific inflation level that is recommend for your 13,000 pound 5th Wheel Trailer because it will…

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Answer 4

No, the minimum air pressure is 5 psi and the maximum is 100 psi. The 40 figure comes into play based off of the instructions which state that generally the system can support 40 pounds per 1 psi of air pressure. I have linked the installation…

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Answer 5

I can help you find electric brake hubs for the M105A with a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern. The bearings that come with the hubs fit the spindle based on the capacity of the axle on the M105A. From my research the M105A2 either uses a 5200 lb or 6000 lb…

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It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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The Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs #AL57531 will fit your 2022 Ram 3500 Mega Cab with single rear wheels. This is the extra heavy duty 7,500 lb kit so it is most commonly used on dually trucks, but it will fit single rear wheel models…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Firestone Dual Air Command Systems #F49VV and F46VV is the the former is only controlled by a smartphone while the latter can be controlled by a smartphone but it also comes with a Bluetooth remote so you don't have to…

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I recommend the Firestone 7,500 lb Ride-Rite Label Air Helper Springs part #F2706 for the 2019 Ram 2500 because of their durability compared to the Air Ride Helper Springs part #AL57589. Both of the brands have a 7,500 lb capacity like you mention…

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I attached a picture of the pins that are on the back of the display of the Replacement Auto Level Control Panel for the #LC675817. I'd take some sandpaper and rough up the pins till they are down to bare metal (assuming corrosion is there) and…

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Answer 11

If you're hoping to not affect the ride quality of your 2020 Ram 2500 while it is unloaded, then I recommend going with the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers, part #AL88289. The 7500 XL, part…

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Answer 12

The Firestone kit, part #F2706, does fit your 2019 Ram 2500 and is going to add support to the rear. With that being said in my opinion it's going to be overkill for your 3,000 pound UTV trailer. This is the Red Label Extreme Duty kit so unless…

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