Will Helper Spring/Suspension Enhancement Products Increase Payload Capacity of 2019 RAM 2500HD

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Does this kit# TDR2500D increase the payload capacity of my truck and by how much? current payload capicity= 2,330 new payload capacity? I will be pulling RV 5th wheel

asked by: Charles W

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None of the suspension enhancement/helper springs we offer will increase the stated payload or suspension capacity of your vehicle, but they will provide additional support for the existing suspension. The Timbren # TDR2500D Aeon springs will offer up to 8600 lbs of support, but they won't increase the vehicle capacity.

The Timbrens are a nice product, but once the preload (gap between spring and axle when rear suspension isn't compressed) is taken up, the springs will be pretty stiff. Given that your 5th wheel pin weight will be quite a bit less than 8600 lbs, I'm not convinced you'd be happy with the ride quality you'd experience when towing.

I'd rather see you use something more pliable like the SumoSpring # SS27GR for up to 5000 lbs of additional support or # SSR-312-54 for 2800 lbs of support. Either of these options will replace the factory jounce bumpers and will provide additional support just like the Timbren product, but the fact that the SumoSpring product is more pliable will provide better ride quality when towing.

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

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

For your 2022 Ram 2500 I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SSR-312-54. These custom helper springs have a 2,800-lb capacity to easily handle the added 2,350lbs of pin weight from your 5th wheel trailer without giving…

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Answer 2

The air bag kit I recommend for the rear suspension of your 2019 Ram 2500 is the Firestone kit part #F2580 because it can provide up to 5,000 lbs of additional suspension support which means it will easily level your truck, it's compatible with…

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Answer 3

For your 2021 Ram 2500 4x4 I recommend going with the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SSR-312-54. These jounce springs will do a great job of reducing rear sag and body roll, all while improving the overall handling and braking of…

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Answer 4

In regards to a Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter like part #RP94720 and a Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Pin Box like part #325-GH-8045, the main difference is that one uses air for…

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Answer 5

First you want to check the bolt holes used when the Reese Goose Box #RP85FR was installed to determine if it can be moved down on the mounting brackets. This will gain you additional clearance. If you cannot move the Goose Box any lower we have a…

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Answer 6

While we can offer you a solution to ensure your 2018 Ram 2500 is stable when towing, there is no way to increase the capacity of your truck. These capacities are set by the manufacturer to ensure safe towing, and there is nothing you can add that…

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We don't carry the Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch unfortunately but we do have some like options which I have attached below. Blue Ox Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #BLU52XR (122 lbs) Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel…

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Answer 8

Although the Demco Hijacker #DM8550034 that you purchased has cushioning polyurethane dampeners to help reduce road shock, adding some helper springs can help to keep your ride more smooth and support your suspension on your 2017 Ram 2500. If you…

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Answer 9

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 10

If you have the factory gooseneck prep package on your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 there isn't an offset ball that will work, though I can tell you how to determine if a Reese Goose Box will give you enough clearance to make a 90 degree turn with your…

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Answer 11

We can definitely help you out with this and the AirLift #AL88289 would be a great solution for your 2018 Ram 2500 that are compatible with an in-bed hitch. These air bags have a jounce spring inside each air spring that helps to improve ride…

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Answer 12

The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter #RP85FR is only going to be roughly 3/4" longer from the 5th wheel pin box that comes standard on your 2022 Keystone Montana 3121RL. For this reason I do not recommend using…

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