SuperSrpings Experience
Truck suspensions are all interesting examples of compromise.
Stock OEM set-up for pick-up trucks is probably weighted in favor of grocery store runs; but for us TC haulers (especially in off-road conditions) more “oomph” is often desirable.
In my case, the stock 2004.5 Dodge Diesel Ram SRW 4x4 leafs, carrying an Outfitter Apex 8 (2,000# scale weight) was sitting on the overloads. Yes, I had added air bags but when you get down to it airbags only add height, they don’t adjust spring constant and in my case there was noticeable deterioration of ride quality over time, due to weakening of OEM shock absorbers and softening of leafs. Even though the air bags were independently pressurized, there was an increasing amount of sway.
I was considering StableLoads but in my case already having full contact across the length of the overload spring I was not sure what benefit would be derived. And I didn’t look forward to drilling the necessary holes….
Turns out the SuperSprings factory is near where I work. I pulled in one day, to see what they thought. Within minutes, they measured my ride height and recommended a pair of SSA15 springs. Simple “bolt-on” installation. I went ahead with this; the pre-load tension for this spring (installed on an empty truck) was only minimal, next to nothing. There are adjustment holes to allow the preload to be reduced or tightened but the stock spring was right on target. Did the empty truck ride harder? Yes; the addition of the springs was noticeable but not adversely so. Still plenty good and soft for grocery store runs.
I then loaded the camper, and wow, what a difference! Even driving with the air bags deflated, the ride and sway concerns are greatly reduced, if not eliminated! The stock leafs are no longer sitting with full contact on the overloads, which restores much of the original spring constant and utility into operation!
For future flexibility between on and off-road driving I still plan to upgrade my shocks (to air adjustable) but already I am very satisfied with this simple and inexpensive mod.
I am not in any way connected with SuperSprings, and for different vehicles and suspension set-ups I am the first to admit other options may and could work better. But I wanted to relay my experience; this forum has helped me in the past with information and experience and I’m trying to pay back!
Stock OEM set-up for pick-up trucks is probably weighted in favor of grocery store runs; but for us TC haulers (especially in off-road conditions) more “oomph” is often desirable.
In my case, the stock 2004.5 Dodge Diesel Ram SRW 4x4 leafs, carrying an Outfitter Apex 8 (2,000# scale weight) was sitting on the overloads. Yes, I had added air bags but when you get down to it airbags only add height, they don’t adjust spring constant and in my case there was noticeable deterioration of ride quality over time, due to weakening of OEM shock absorbers and softening of leafs. Even though the air bags were independently pressurized, there was an increasing amount of sway.
I was considering StableLoads but in my case already having full contact across the length of the overload spring I was not sure what benefit would be derived. And I didn’t look forward to drilling the necessary holes….
Turns out the SuperSprings factory is near where I work. I pulled in one day, to see what they thought. Within minutes, they measured my ride height and recommended a pair of SSA15 springs. Simple “bolt-on” installation. I went ahead with this; the pre-load tension for this spring (installed on an empty truck) was only minimal, next to nothing. There are adjustment holes to allow the preload to be reduced or tightened but the stock spring was right on target. Did the empty truck ride harder? Yes; the addition of the springs was noticeable but not adversely so. Still plenty good and soft for grocery store runs.
I then loaded the camper, and wow, what a difference! Even driving with the air bags deflated, the ride and sway concerns are greatly reduced, if not eliminated! The stock leafs are no longer sitting with full contact on the overloads, which restores much of the original spring constant and utility into operation!
For future flexibility between on and off-road driving I still plan to upgrade my shocks (to air adjustable) but already I am very satisfied with this simple and inexpensive mod.
I am not in any way connected with SuperSprings, and for different vehicles and suspension set-ups I am the first to admit other options may and could work better. But I wanted to relay my experience; this forum has helped me in the past with information and experience and I’m trying to pay back!
