Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 with Salt Spreader
Question:
I have a 2012 dodge ram 2500 ST model with 8FT bed. Besides a 2.5 inch leveling kit made by Rough Country in the front and oversized tires 305/70/17 if that matters the truck and suspension is stock. I just purchased a Fisher Plows Poly Cast spreader/salter and was wondering what you would recommend to Beef Up the suspension for the added weight. Its about 5,000 pounds when full including the weight of the spreader so she gets pretty saggy in the rear end when all loaded up! When the plow is on it balances out but Im worried about all the weight back there. Should I be looking to add an airbag kit? If so, which one do you think would be best given my situation? If thats not the way i would wanna go then let me know what is if you dont mind sharing. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks in Advance
asked by: Jayson
Expert Reply:
5,000 lbs in the bed of your 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 is quite a bit of weight. First I'd recommend checking with Ram to be sure you aren't exceeding the capacity. For a super heavy setup like you have the suspension enhancement I would recommend is the Firestone Ride Rite Red Label Extreme Duty kit part # F2701 which can provide up to an additional 7,500 lbs of suspension support.
You'll want a heavy duty compressor to fill the bags like the Firestone part # F2097. This will allow you to fill and let air out of the bags from the inside of your truck while being able to tell exactly how much pressure you have. The heavy duty compressor also allows the bags to fill quicker.
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Firestone Air Command Heavy Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Single Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wired Control
- Single Path
- Analog Display
- 150 psi
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Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
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