2011 Ram dually: best susp. setup, tie-downs & hitch exten?
Great information on here but I felt like I should make my own post to get the best advice about my entire setup as a whole.
Just purchased 2011 Ram 3500 dually crew 4x4 to haul my 05 Arctic Fox 990 and tow an 03 Malibu Sunsetter Lxi(5000 lbs). What is going to be my best setup for suspension upgrades, camper tie downs, and hitch extension?
Suspension:
Stableloads, Airbags, Timbrens, swaybar, etc
After doing a lot of reading it sounds like I should try lower quick-disconnect Stableloads first and evaluate if airbags or anything else is needed. I assumed I would need a swaybar, but not many people seem to use them on newer trucks?
Hitch extension:
The Superhitch is the #1 option, but I would like to go with the cheaper Curt or Reese Class V 2.5" hitch and the accompanying 24-34" extension. The weight capacity of 8,000 lbs will work fine with my boat, although that is for 24" max and I need to make sure a 24" extension is long enough. I want to use as long of an extension as possible to get the boat farthest from the camper door, however an extension that goes past the camper bumper may interfere with using the swing-down step.
Tie-downs:
I want to intall torklifts, no doubt about it. I am unsure if the R3500 rear tie-downs, which are advertised for aftermarket hitches, will work the Curt or Reese class V hitch. Any experience or suggestions?
Just purchased 2011 Ram 3500 dually crew 4x4 to haul my 05 Arctic Fox 990 and tow an 03 Malibu Sunsetter Lxi(5000 lbs). What is going to be my best setup for suspension upgrades, camper tie downs, and hitch extension?
Suspension:
Stableloads, Airbags, Timbrens, swaybar, etc
After doing a lot of reading it sounds like I should try lower quick-disconnect Stableloads first and evaluate if airbags or anything else is needed. I assumed I would need a swaybar, but not many people seem to use them on newer trucks?
Hitch extension:
The Superhitch is the #1 option, but I would like to go with the cheaper Curt or Reese Class V 2.5" hitch and the accompanying 24-34" extension. The weight capacity of 8,000 lbs will work fine with my boat, although that is for 24" max and I need to make sure a 24" extension is long enough. I want to use as long of an extension as possible to get the boat farthest from the camper door, however an extension that goes past the camper bumper may interfere with using the swing-down step.
Tie-downs:
I want to intall torklifts, no doubt about it. I am unsure if the R3500 rear tie-downs, which are advertised for aftermarket hitches, will work the Curt or Reese class V hitch. Any experience or suggestions?
