Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2018 Ram 1500

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what suspension enhancement would you recommend for my 2018 Ram 1500?

asked by: Rodney

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For your 2018 Ram 1500 the SumoSprings Helper Springs part # SSR-307-47 is the kit I recommend. It gives you all the suspension support as the other kits but it doesn't require air pressure to be maintained like the air bag kits and doesn't give you a harsher ride like the Timbrens do.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In order to haul a generator on the front of your vehicle, I suggest using a front mount trailer hitch such as the #13703. This is an adjustable type hitch that fits frames from 22" to 72" in width. It is not a custom fit but will…

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Answer 2

I have great news for you, you don't have to buy a new system to get a higher capacity. The spring bars on the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control part #BXW0750 can be swapped out for the Replacement 10K Spring Bars for Blue Ox…

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Ideally, you'll want the loaded trailer tongue weight to be in the middle of the weight capacity range for a weight distribution system. Therefore, a 1,200 lb system would be overkill but a 800 lb system would be perfect. I recommend the Blue Ox…

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I do have some suspension enhancement options for a 2017 Ram 1500 but as this truck uses rear coil springs, they are not typically what you would see on other trucks such as an add-a-leaf on a Silverado 1500 or F-150. I recommend either the Air Lift…

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Air bags kits are a better option when your trailer or cargo load varies a lot, especially with an uneven cargo load, but for towing one trailer that is more or less uniformly loaded up each trip I recommend jounce springs. Jounce springs will give…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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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Answer 10

An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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If you are considering Timbrens like the #TDR1500DQ and the SumoSprings like the #SSR-307-47 for your 2022 Ram 1500 4x4, I recommend the SumoSprings #SSR-307-47. The SumoSprings will offer the same quality as the Timbrens in terms of suspension…

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Answer 12

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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