Suspension upgrade
I'm looking at enhancing the rear suspension on my 2016 F250. My 5th wheel sits it down a bit. I'm looking at the Firestone air bags but had a mechanic recommend the Roadmaster Active Suspension Kit t...
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MFL wrote:
I agree Rusty, and it's not hard to upgrade the suspension/tires/wheels to 350 standards. But, as members were saying, many class 2s out there towing over their GVWR, and in most cases, due to the diesel engine wt.
I am under all ratings of my 250, even at my FW GVWR 12,110, due to the lighter gas engine. I am rated to tow 12,300. Any heavier than that, I'd be towing with a diesel class 3, likely a Ram/Cummins.:)
Jerry
It's not quite that simple with the Ram. The Ram 3500 with the optional 385/900 Cummins and Aisin AS69RC transmission uses the 11.8" AAM rear axle with additional ring gear bolting, special heat treatment, finned aluminum cover, etc. Since the Ram 2500 is not available with this option, it uses the 11.5" AAM rear axle.
Rusty
