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work2much
Aug 13, 2019Explorer
I have a 2017 Ram with the factory air. I do not recommend this set up for carrying a large camper. The air bags do fine to pick up the weight but a lot more sway compared to our old Ram 3500 with std leaf spring pack. It was disappointing to have our 2004 Ram dually outperform our 2017 for sway. Very limited suspension upgrades as well for factory air bags, although you can get a sway bar now that helps some.
You can always add air bags to the truck. That way you have the stouter leaf springs and the air bags. This is how I wish I had gone. Std leafs, stableloads and Firestone airbags mainly for side to side leveling.
Aftermarket air bags can also be adjusted for desired pressure unlike the factory bags. The factory bags have 2 settings and no way to adjust side to side pressure.
Just my 2cents having been there, done it both ways, wish I got the std leafs.
You can always add air bags to the truck. That way you have the stouter leaf springs and the air bags. This is how I wish I had gone. Std leafs, stableloads and Firestone airbags mainly for side to side leveling.
Aftermarket air bags can also be adjusted for desired pressure unlike the factory bags. The factory bags have 2 settings and no way to adjust side to side pressure.
Just my 2cents having been there, done it both ways, wish I got the std leafs.
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