Tcamper -
The dealership was telling you the truth - well at least that they can't order the truck right now with it. They may have not told the whole story. To say you can't get the 3500 short box with the auto leveling rear suspension is wrong - the option is indeed available on that truck you just can't have it until they reopen the ordering for that feature.
I presume they closed down the ordering for the air suspension because a lot of folks have had problems with it. I personally know of one guy that has it that broke down twice.
If it were me I would skip that option. For one is costs $1595 - and two "Its just one more thing to break!"
Instead spend $300 or so installed for a pair of Airlift 5000 or Firestone Ride rite airbags. You can spend another 300 or so if you want an onboard compressor.
Very simple to use but it's not "automatic." You will have to monitor the leveling.
For me - the trade off of almost a $1200.00 for the automatic doesn't justify the expense. But that is just me.
Again, the dealership wasn't being bogus - you can't currently order the trucks with the rear auto leveling suspension. You will have to either wait until they open the orders for the part or order a truck without it.
Happy camping!
mrkoje
