Have a truck - suspension questions
I recently purchased a 2005 Dodge 3500 dually and am wondering what to do about suspension. We are looking for a 2006 or later AF 990 and am going to install Torklift tiedowns. Depending upon which ...
Forum Discussion
d3500ram wrote:
For increasing when the lower overload springs engage, I used wood felling wedges. I originally used zip ties like below:
As strong as zip ties might be, I felt the over time they would wear and perhaps lose the wedges. I could never get them as tight as I hoped... I changed to hose clamps:
I place a total of 4 (2 ea. spring pack on front and rear.)
These along with home-made spacers on the uppers to engage the top overloads sooner make my ride perfectly level for very little expense.
All of these add-ons make the truck ride nice and level and smooth with a load. Unladen, it rides hard and stiff... sort of like a truck should, but that's OK (I have a car to grocery shopping.)
I found these to be the most cost effective way to level my combination.
Your camper will be at least 1,000 lbs. heavier than the Northstar Arrow this truck is carrying.
My AF 990 weighs 4,880 lbs. with 3/4 tank of water. You definitly need a Big Wig rear sway bar, bags or Timbrens and then go from there. Good luck.
