Firestone Airbags for Dodge Ram
Have Ram 1500, pull trailer within wt limits, equalizer hitch, still some sag, thinking of putting on the airbags, go inside coil springs. Has anyone tried this and did you have good results. Tks.
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APT wrote:
What exactly does "too soft" suspension mean? .....
If one loads the pickup' rear with fuel & tools, then one connects a landscape trailer that holds 8 x ATV ad the Pickup's rear goes down to the point where other opposing drivers are flashing their headlights, then yes, the vehicle's rear suspension is "factory" too soft. Yes, the pickup is still under its max weight ratings. If they made today's pickups to carry full cargo weight (and being under legal loads), it would ride like a solid axle tank while empty.
If wondering, my previous and current tow vehicles have factory mush suspension. Great for people comfort and no other internal cargo. But its "too soft" under heavy loads (and still being under its max weight limits). I installed Timbrens SES and even loaded down (with NO trailer connected), it rides much better, its stance is near level and its steering feels much tighter as well. When loaded down without "beefing up" its rear, it felt front end too light. And, I would get headlight flashes at night.
Based on my own eyes, both vehicles have factory mush suspensions. Made for people comfort and less for heavy cargo loading (without trailer connected). And yes, Weight Distribution is made for Trailer Tongue weight. It isn't made to correct factory weak rear suspension design + trailer tongue weight support.
