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Nov 29, 2016

Prepping Truck in Advance: Suggestions?

Greetings all!

I've ordered a 2017 Ram 3500 DRW 4x4 Cummins Crew cab with 8ft box and it's looking like it'll be built this week, though I probably have some time before it'll be delivered. I'll be mating it to an Arctic Fox 1140.

Originally I was going to wait until I got them both to make any changes as that seems to be what most people suggest. However I have a very long drive to pick up the TC and don't want to be caught unprepared for the haul. I also have a few months in-between so I have room to make any mods needed in advance.

To cut down on possible ordering time, are there any suggested mods that I can do in the meantime? Perhaps somebody who has a similar setup that might chime in? Sway Bars, shocks, stableloads or 19.5s needed? I just want to be prepared and have yet to own a TC, my previous RV as a Class C.

Thanks in advance!

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  • We're playing the waiting game also. Our truck is a 16' F350 CC Dually.
    I'll be installing Hellwig Ft & R Sway Bars, Hellwig Air Bags and
    Bilstein 5100 Shocks. Whether I need all this IDK, but I do know
    these products and I have a new Truck and I want to play with it.

    For the Camper I'm using the
    Happijac Tie Down system for the Front
    and Torklift Tie Downs on the Rear along with Fastguns
  • Okay - great! So it looks like I'll be getting some Stableloads then, I have a bed mat already. Very good to hear I've got minimal adjustments to get road worthy.

    Any other reflections or comments are welcome.
  • I have a 2014 RAM 3500 DRW Laramie.

    You will not need 19.5" wheels and tires. Nice, but no.

    I have Torklift StableLoads, Torklift Tiedowns, Torklift SuperHitch and Truss Extension.

    I also have a Dualliner installed.

    No sway bar added but do have a Hellwig in the shop if needed.

    I have run 75 mph and it drives like a Cadillac! :)

    I carry a Lance 1050S no problem.