2500 Ram coil springs
I've searched and I can't find anyone with a 2500 with the coil springs that carry a truck camper. What is the going thought on this set up for truck campers? I found a 2014 that is perfect for me, ex...
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F100jetmech wrote:
I don't see why people are scared of coils as opposed to leaf springs, the coils on the truck are designed to handle the stated payload.
One big difference between leaf and coil springs is the rebound. The friction between the leaf springs helps to limit the rebound while coil springs are like airbags and rebound with a force nearly equal to the force that compressed them. The result being leaf springs are less prone to causing side to side sway compared to coil springs and airbags. With coil springs and air bags you're counting on your shocks to dampen the rebound. Nothing wrong with that, just something to be aware of.
To the OP, unless there's some body configuration limitation (like in my case where GM doesn't make an extended cab, 6' bed 3500) I see no reason to go with a 2500 over 3500. Price isn't that much different and you'll have to make fewer modifications to get the same handling. Of course, if there's a 2500 sitting on the lot configured as your dream truck and you can get a good deal on it...
