bowler1 wrote:
Hi,
I have a 2018 Ram 3500 Diesel long bed and tow a new Open Range 371mbh which is about 13k loaded (12.5K dry) and probably has about 2700 pound pin weight loaded (2400 dry). I am well within the payload of the truck which is 4250 and the truck sits pretty level when hooked up.
It handles okay towing, but I know it’s back there and I get chucking and harsh bounce over overpasses and bumps.
I am putting on a TrailAir RotaFlex (much like the Morryde) to address the chucking and am considering putting on some Firestone air bags as well.
Will air bags improve my ride quality and handling even though I my truck is not squatting below level? It does squat a couple of inches but there is enough rake in the rear to keep the truck above level. I have heard some say that air bags are really just to bring your truck back up to level if it is squatting too much, and have heard others say that it cushions the ride regardless of whether you experience excessive squat.
Just wondering what your opinions and recommendations are. I would like to improve my handling and ride quality, but don’t want to waste my money if I don’t need air bags.
thanks for your help
Matt
If the truck is level when towing I don't think air bags on the truck will help as much as you would like.
What hitch do you have in the truck? Have you considered a
TrailerSaver hitch? I just put the BD5 on my Ford and that thing is great best tow upgrade to date.
