Torklift tie downs with Ram 3500 air assist

[05btdvw]

Looking to order a '17 Ram 3500 Dually with air assist and trying to figure out if anybody has Torklift tie downs with this setup? I tried searching but didn't come up with anything.

It appears there is a problem with the front tie downs working because of the air compressor placement. After calling Torklift, they just said they could probably make something work at their shop but wanted to hear what some real world owners thought/experienced.

Have read quite a bit about the air assist with truck campers but still would think that the non air suspension with Stable Loads and maybe a larger rear stabilizer would be just fine as well.

That's a different discussion though!

Thanks.

[05btdvw]

Thanks for all the responses.

[ChadHubbard]

Hi All
I have a 2014 3500 SRW, 4x4, crew cab, diesel Ram. It has the full length factory running boards. I install the Torqlift tie downs. The running boards interfered with the front inserts. I cut them about 4 inches inside the running board and welded in a '2" drop". Used a piece of 1/2" by 2" wide flat steel. Works great. No modification to the frame mount or running boards.

Just another option.

[TJMarc]

05btdvw wrote:
Great pic. So it doesn't appear the standard running boards (that stop at the cab) would work with the alternate location then? Maybe I'm wrong. Tough to tell from the angle.

Thanks...I do not think this setup would work with running boards...I believe they have an alternate configuration for trucks with running boards.
I believe they only update their list once they personally fit a truck with tie-downs. I know a guy who has a 2017 mega cab with running boards and factory air bags that is/was scheduled to visit Torklift to have a set of tie-downs fitted....so I think an update to their list is eventually coming. It seems you might be semi-local to them, once you have the truck you may want to consider asking if they need a truck for a test install.

[towpro]

05btdvw wrote:
Thanks for the responses.

towpro, have you been happy with your air assist? How heavy is your camper? Would love to see a comparison on sway between the non air 3500 suspension and the air assist, with all other things being the same.

I don't have the air syspension, but all I added is the big wig sway bar. my truck sits level with Arctic fox on board, its maybe 50 lbs under 14,000 lbs loaded.

[05btdvw]

Great pic. So it doesn't appear the standard running boards (that stop at the cab) would work with the alternate location then? Maybe I'm wrong. Tough to tell from the angle.

[TJMarc]

05btdvw wrote:

TJMarc wrote:
I have air assist and no side steps/running boards...D2126 installed per instructions without issue.

Ok thanks. Seems like on their website they have a disclaimer saying that one won't work with the air assist. Or at least a couple of weeks ago it was there. We'll get it figured out.

Yes, this part number is the alternate to the standard fitment. The standard location occurs adjacent to the compressor location, on the crew cab the alternate is attached at the body mount right behind the rear door. Best pic I have showing relative location.


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[05btdvw]

TJMarc wrote:
I have air assist and no side steps/running boards...D2126 installed per instructions without issue.

Ok thanks. Seems like on their website they have a disclaimer saying that one won't work with the air assist. Or at least a couple of weeks ago it was there. We'll get it figured out.

[TJMarc]

I have air assist and no side steps/running boards...D2126 installed per instructions without issue.

[05btdvw]

youngm357 wrote:
On my '16 Ram 2500 the front tie downs are in the path of the running boards probably the same on 3500. Because of this the tie downs have to angle below the running boards. I have talked to Tork Lift about this but the way the truck is built there is no other way to mount them. The fronts actually mount below the rear of the cab not the front of the bed. Could be different with Mega Cab. I'm working on doing a complete review of my installation of Tork Lift Talons front and rear.

Thanks, I'll look forward to it.

[youngm357]

On my '16 Ram 2500 the front tie downs are in the path of the running boards probably the same on 3500. Because of this the tie downs have to angle below the running boards. I have talked to Tork Lift about this but the way the truck is built there is no other way to mount them. The fronts actually mount below the rear of the cab not the front of the bed. Could be different with Mega Cab. I'm working on doing a complete review of my installation of Tork Lift Talons front and rear.

[GpnAZ]

I have a 2017 Megacab dually with factory air suspension, I ordered the 2016 front Torklift Talons because they weren't available for the 2017 yet and they fit with no mods. I did have to move the air compressor when they installed the Amp power steps but it came with a kit for that. I transferred the SuperTruss from my 2014 Ram to my 2017 Ram and the rear TorkLift tie downs are integrated into the SuperTruss.

[05btdvw]

Thanks for the responses.

towpro, have you been happy with your air assist? How heavy is your camper? Would love to see a comparison on sway between the non air 3500 suspension and the air assist, with all other things being the same.

zb39, we are looking to order a Host Mammoth as well. Been wanting to do this for about 4 years now! Will be watching your upcoming posts on yours.

Do you remember what your part # was for the front tie downs?

[zb39]

I put these on my 2016 last march, no issues. You just slide it down the frame a couple inches to clear the compressor. By the way, I love the air assist when towing the fiver or hauling the TC. Or running empty. Going to pick up my new Host next week.

[towpro]

my 2015 Ram, something changed on the frame on RF and what I bought would not work.
that "we can probably make it work" turned into a brand new different RF mount next day into my garage. and it worked Perfect (but they forgot to ship the bolts). I was in a hurry to leave, so I ran to hardware store and bought my own bolts.