Reading the story on how "Kelderman Air Suspension Systems" came about shows and proves the ride on the Dodge Cummins Diesel is uncomfortable. Except he took his concerns into creating what sounds like a great suspension system.
AND HE IS A TRUCK/FARM EQUIPMENT GUY.
http://kelderman.com/about
About Kelderman Manufacturing, Inc.
Kelderman Manufacturing was founded in 1970 by Gary Kelderman. Known throughout the agricultural industry as a leading innovator, Gary currently holds over 25 patents on such items as rubber track systems for combines and tractors, corn harvesting attachments, hay raking equipment and air suspension systems.
In the 1970s, Gary was dominant in the Tri-State Truck Pullers Association modified class, winning the championship all three years with his Hemi-powered pulling rig, which was nothing short of an “engineering masterpiece.” What started out in Gary’s one-stall “hot rod” shop has grown into a 30-acre, 100,000 square ft manufacturing facility. Today they are considered a leading supplier of innovative products to the agricultural industry including corn planter hinge kits, planter tools, and marker systems for John Deere planters, hay raking equipment and Corn Reels. The company has changed and evolved considerably over the past 40 years and is known and respected for its diverse products offerings.
Two decades after its inception, Kelderman Air Suspension Systems came into existence when Gary bought a new Dodge Cummins diesel. Unhappy with the ride, Gary put his mechanical mind to work and developed the first Kelderman Air Suspension System.
It didn’t take too long for the news to travel. Practically overnight, Dodge trucks all across the country were riding on air. Today, Kelderman provides systems for Ford and Chevrolet vehicles as well as Dodge, and has had over 50 magazine features and dozens of television editorial stories covering their amazing air ride kits. Many NASCAR racers and sports celebrities are the proud owners of tricked out Kelderman rides.
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The harsh "ride" is not a figment of my imagination and it's possible the ride on the 2013 has gotten worse as Dodge produces new trucks. Unless you own one...you really don't know. If you want to "dump" on me...first go test drive one.
