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Nautique200
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Jul 31, 2013

2014 Ram 3500 Air Suspension

What are your thoughts about this new air suspension from Ram for the 1-Ton? I need a dually and I'm not sure I want to be one of the first to have the all new air suspension. It sounds nice but how well will it haul a 5,000 lbs camper vs. the standard leaf spring set up we have all had for years? Will it be stable? Will it be reliable?

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/06/2014-ram-25003500-hd-first-look.html

What happens if the compressor dies with the camper on?
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  • Nautique200's avatar
    Nautique200
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2013
    Yes, the 1 ton is a 3500.

    I just don't think you will be able to make this new suspension as stable as the current leaf spring setup. Stability is the reason I want a dually.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
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    Jul 31, 2013
    kerry4951 wrote:
    I always wait a year or two and than do my research from owner feedback. It might be a great improvement overall but I just don't want to be the "tester".
    Certainly air ride is not a new invention, but sure is OEM on that truck.

    I put Link air on my harsh-riding F450 in 2004. It helped 'somewhat' on the unloaded ride, but much more with the 14k 5er on back. It made towing almost tolerable!

    Sorry.. this is TC.
  • kerry4951's avatar
    kerry4951
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2013
    I decided years ago that I will not be the guinea pig for anything new and just out. I always wait a year or two and than do my research from owner feedback. It might be a great improvement overall but I just don't want to be the "tester".
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jul 31, 2013
    Nautique200 wrote:
    What happens if the compressor dies with the camper on?
    Well, that could be a problem - depending on how long the bags can hold pressure sans leakage. I've had aftermarket air ride on my F450 for years with no compressor problems, but there are small leaks.

    You can look at it as a somewhat smoother ride or just something else to break.

    BTW, what is a "1 ton"? Is that the 3500?
  • -Kevin's avatar
    -Kevin
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2013
    If I was in the market for a new truck I would go with it, the compressor will only be used to inflate and once ride level is there it shouldn't kick back on. I hope they install a dash switch so you can dip under and into a gooseneck hitch or a camper.

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