Recommendations for Suspension Upgrade on 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Longhorn

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I am considering a suspension upgrade for my 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn. I have heard that Timbrens are a good choice for keeping the truck close to level. I am pulling a 13500 lb 5th wheel and want to make sure that the ride as level as possible. Timbren suggests using their model DRTT3500D for my truck but I do not see those on your web sight. What do you suggest I use? Thanks

asked by: Randy S

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Expert Reply:

The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, # T94VR, is a great choice for keeping your 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn as level as possible when towing your 13,500 pound 5th wheel trailer.

Another option that you may want to consider is using an air bag system like the Air Lift LoadLifter, # AL88297 for a 2 wheel drive and # AL88295 for a 4 wheel drive Ram. If a perfectly level ride is the goal, air bags will give you more control over the ride height of your truck and when inflated properly, air bags will provide the most level ride. In addition to the adjustability of the air bags, these systems also include jounce springs for comfort and reliability.

For in cab control of the Air Lift LoadLifter you can use the Load Controller II Compressor System, # AL25592. This system will not only give you in cab control but it will automatically kick in if it senses that your air spring pressure is too low.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Answer 1

Congratulations on your new truck bed camper! I'm sure you will enjoy it for many years. Sway is a common issue with truck bed campers which can be reduced, but not eliminated. The campers are not particularly aerodynamic and the sway will…

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Answer 2

From the looks of the photo you have attached it appears you have a lower overload spring, not an upper overload spring that is required for the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade for Upper Overload Springs part #TLA7200 to work. This kit will…

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Answer 3

You are correct in that the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit #RAS3613-HD will not fit if your truck has top overload springs. These can be identified by looking at the top of your leaf springs and will basically look like…

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Answer 4

I checked with Timbren, and these come with a 1 inch spacer, so with the spacer, the height of the kit Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #T94VR is 7-1/4 inches; without the spacer it measures 6-1/4 inches. You mentioned having 6 inches, and…

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Answer 5

The correct Timbren kit for a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 with slide-in camper is the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #T94VR. I confirmed this with Timbren for you. This is the model designed for service applications.

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Answer 6

I have used both RoadActive Suspension (RAS) and Air Bags; I don't think it's even close. The superior option is an air bag kit, the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs part #AL57595. They are both going to provide support and…

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Answer 7

The correct RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit for a 2016 Ram 3500 is part #RAS3613-HD. This will work if your truck has single rear wheels as well as dual rear wheels, but please keep in mind it will NOT fit if your '16 Ram…

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Answer 8

For your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 with a slide-in truck camper, the best suspension enhancement is from Timbren, and is their heavy-duty kit, which is the following part number: - Timbren Suspension Enhancement System #T94VR The #T94VR is made…

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Answer 9

The warranty on the Timbren Vehicle Suspension, #T94VR, is limited lifetime warranty. The parts are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the life of the vehicle on which the kit was originally…

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Answer 10

I spoke with my contact at Air Lift about kit #AL57295 on your 2014 Ram 3500. He stated that what you are experiencing is normal. What I recommend is getting the truck loaded up and the trailer coupled and then adding however much air is needed to…

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Answer 11

The RoadActive Suspension #RAS3610 is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Ram 3500 SRW as long as you have the 3 inch wide springs. If you do not have the 3 inch wide springs, then I recommend instead using the heavy duty system #RAS3613-HD. These products…

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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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