Choosing Between Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 or 7500 For 2018 Ram 2500 Towing 5th Wheel

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Have 2018 ram 2500hd diesel with factory fifth wheel. when towing trailer down 1. would the AIRLIFT 5000 series work or would i need 7500 series. thanks

asked by: Phil R

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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 would be sufficient, as the pin weight of your 5th wheel is very unlikely to be more than 5000 lbs.

When you're not towing, the 7500 series would make for harsher ride quality, so I'd go with the 5000. The 7500 series is better suited for folks that haul really heavy cargo or material in the bed of their truck.

The AirLift 5000 series would work well for you, as long as your truck isn't equipped with the factory air suspension. I'd recommend the # AL57289 Load Lifter 5000 system, unless you live near a salt water environment or live in the rust belt, in which case I'd recommend the # AL88289 which provides an internal jounce bumper for better loaded stability. As opposed to the Firestone Ride-Rite, the Load Lifter 5000 is compatible with in-bed hitches.

You might also be interested in a compressor system like # AL25856 that would allow you to add or remove pressure from the system with the touch of a cab-mounted button.

I've linked to some product videos that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The best Air Lift air bags for your 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 are the 5,000 lb option: - Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs #AL57288 The 5,000 lb capacity is the best for your truck because you won&#39;t need to come near that…

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Answer 2

Air bags like the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 #AL88289 should be filled to a minimum of 5 PSI at all times. Filling them beyond that is done after the truck is loaded. The steps will go as follows: 1. Inflate air bags to at least 5 PSI 2. Load…

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Answer 3

I feel the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88289 is the best option for your 2024 Ram 2500. These allow you to adjust the air pressure in the springs to reduce rear end sag and dial in your ride quality. These air springs…

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Answer 4

There are a number of differences between the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2445 and Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88299, starting with fit. While the Air Lift will fit all models of the 2018 Toyota Tundra, the…

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Answer 5

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally…

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Answer 6

I can definitely help and point you in the right direction. Both brands make a great quality air bag kit. Personally I prefer the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2709. The air bags themselves are known to be more durable than others. They can hold more PSI…

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Answer 7

It appears there is not a ultimate plus kit available for the 2023 F250 at this time. Even air lift does not list one in their catalogue. It is possible that they will come out with one in the future, but there is really no reason to wait for them…

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Answer 8

The best air bag kit for your 2022 Ford F-350 that has a single rear wheel axle is the part #F95FV which has the 5,000 lb capacity you are wanting. Firestone bags are superior Air Lift bags. The ply rating of the rubber is higher, the attachment to…

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Answer 9

We do have camper tie-downs that fit your 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew Cab with the 6-1/2 foot bed, along with the turnbuckles. The correct parts for your truck are the following: - HappiJac Truck-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs #LC350763-182971 -…

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Answer 10

The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle #AL57385 is a confirmed fit for the 2020 Ford F-150. It provides you with up to 5,000 pounds of load leveling support while reducing strain on your rear suspension and will improve safety…

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Answer 11

While you are correct that the hitch you have on your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 is one of the factors for finding the correct camper tie-downs, but most work with both factory hitches and non-torklift aftermarket hitches. You only need more specific…

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Answer 12

We can definitely get you setup with a backup camera for your trailer. There will be some things we have to work around to get this setup properly. First, the Furrion cameras will only work with Furrion monitors, so you will not be able to use the…

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