Suspension Question

***Sparks Const.*** · 05-11-2008, 10:06 PM

We just got are new 5th wheel this weekend. Towing,power, and stopping no problems for the Dodge 2500 HD cpmpletely stock. Now the sag in the rear end is a little much for me. I will be putting air bags on next week. Wondering about other upgrades that may help.
The king pin weight is only about 3500#, I didn't expect this much sag.

Give me some advice guys, I have to get it up before the ole man sees it and laughs at me, he has the same 5th wheel and an 08 2500 duramax with hardly and sagging.

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07.5 BLACK 2500 HD 6.7 AT LB Quad Cab 2" LEVELING KIT, LINE-X OVER RAIL, AIR BAGS WITH COMPRESSOR, 7 trips to the dealer, new A/C Compresor, drilled turbo, and more to come THATS ABOUT IT

Dodgezilla · 05-12-2008, 02:30 AM

I'm thinking about Timbrens instead of airbags for mine. There aren't too many other options other than adding more springs....

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***Hot Stuff*** · 05-12-2008, 04:44 AM

It's not sagging as bad as you think. You have a leveling kit. That makes a bad optical illusion that it's really sagging badly.

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'03 Black 2500 QC LB 4x4, H.O. 6 speed

BHAF, 2" lift, not leveled, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on fuel filters

spankdog · 05-12-2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Stuff

It's not sagging as bad as you think. You have a leveling kit. That makes a bad optical illusion that it's really sagging badly.

My truck looked like it was sagging with just my dirt bike trailer on back with a leveling kit. The rear springs are going to sag a couple inches with even a light load. Otherwise your suspension would have to be so stiff that it would ride like crap unloaded. Thats why they come raked from the factory. The first couple inches flexes easy to give you a decent ride

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***Sparks Const.*** · 05-12-2008, 08:21 AM

good point on the leveling kit I didn't think about that.

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07.5 BLACK 2500 HD 6.7 AT LB Quad Cab 2" LEVELING KIT, LINE-X OVER RAIL, AIR BAGS WITH COMPRESSOR, 7 trips to the dealer, new A/C Compresor, drilled turbo, and more to come THATS ABOUT IT

07Dually · 05-12-2008, 01:05 PM

3500lbs is a lot of pin weight - how big is the 5th wheel? Our 13k 5th wheel has a 1950lb pin weight.

I have firestone airbags and really like them. Recently added an onboard air compressor and in cab controls - it makes the set up much more user friendly. With the 5th wheel hitched I can air up the air bags to bring it back to the stock height or higher.

Good luck,

George

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07.5 Dodge 3500 QC DRW 4x4, 6.7, 6spd auto, 4:10, Dynatrac, gauges, B&W, Firestone Air bags
01.5 Dodge 3500 QC DRW 4x4, 5.9 6sp, 4:10, TST, Smarty, Mach 2 inj. gauges, B&W

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05-11-2008, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Sparks Const.* Cummins Fan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Springfield, OR Posts: 79 Sparks Const.'s Truck Pics	Suspension Question We just got are new 5th wheel this weekend. Towing,power, and stopping no problems for the Dodge 2500 HD cpmpletely stock. Now the sag in the rear end is a little much for me. I will be putting air bags on next week. Wondering about other upgrades that may help. The king pin weight is only about 3500#, I didn't expect this much sag. Give me some advice guys, I have to get it up before the ole man sees it and laughs at me, he has the same 5th wheel and an 08 2500 duramax with hardly and sagging. __________________ 07.5 BLACK 2500 HD 6.7 AT LB Quad Cab 2" LEVELING KIT, LINE-X OVER RAIL, AIR BAGS WITH COMPRESSOR, 7 trips to the dealer, new A/C Compresor, drilled turbo, and more to come THATS ABOUT IT

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05-12-2008, 02:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dodgezilla Diesel Head Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,785 Dodgezilla's Truck Pics	I'm thinking about Timbrens instead of airbags for mine. There aren't too many other options other than adding more springs.... __________________ 08 Ram 2500 Mega 4x4,68RE,6.7l,Loaded Laramie,SRT10 hood, Sunroof, DVD, Nitto 285 Dura Grapplers, MOPAR Grill Guard, Some other stuff *Will Work For Fuel!!!*

05-12-2008, 04:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Hot Stuff* Smokin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Republic, Ohio Posts: 1,624 Hot Stuff's Truck Pics	It's not sagging as bad as you think. You have a leveling kit. That makes a bad optical illusion that it's really sagging badly. __________________ '03 Black 2500 QC LB 4x4, H.O. 6 speed BHAF, 2" lift, not leveled, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on fuel filters

05-12-2008, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Sparks Const.* Cummins Fan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Springfield, OR Posts: 79 Sparks Const.'s Truck Pics	good point on the leveling kit I didn't think about that. __________________ 07.5 BLACK 2500 HD 6.7 AT LB Quad Cab 2" LEVELING KIT, LINE-X OVER RAIL, AIR BAGS WITH COMPRESSOR, 7 trips to the dealer, new A/C Compresor, drilled turbo, and more to come THATS ABOUT IT

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07Dually Cummins Fan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast of California Posts: 48 07Dually's Truck Pics	3500lbs is a lot of pin weight - how big is the 5th wheel? Our 13k 5th wheel has a 1950lb pin weight. I have firestone airbags and really like them. Recently added an onboard air compressor and in cab controls - it makes the set up much more user friendly. With the 5th wheel hitched I can air up the air bags to bring it back to the stock height or higher. Good luck, George __________________ 07.5 Dodge 3500 QC DRW 4x4, 6.7, 6spd auto, 4:10, Dynatrac, gauges, B&W, Firestone Air bags 01.5 Dodge 3500 QC DRW 4x4, 5.9 6sp, 4:10, TST, Smarty, Mach 2 inj. gauges, B&W Last edited by 07Dually : 05-12-2008 at 01:08 PM.