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Lol, sorry, should have gave more detail. Weight police are in all forums. This forum is really full of great information. Thank you for the welcome.Not in this forum. This is your 1st post.
Welcome to the forum
Lol, sorry, should have gave more detail. Weight police are in all forums. This forum is really full of great information. Thank you for the welcome.Not in this forum. This is your 1st post.
Welcome to the forum
Ah yes…it’s the old saying, “My mind is made up. Don’t confuse me with the facts.”I asked here for suggestions , not a lecture on me doing it all wrong.
I am done here.
I installed air bags on my 2004 2500HD. It was still overloaded although it did not squat any more.I installed air bags on my 04 Silverado 1500 years ago for the same reason. Got tired of aiming the headlights low so I didn't blind everyone at night when pulling my trailer and not being able to see down the road when not pulling the trailer. Their is several companies out there that sell the air bag systems. I installed the Air Lift brand on mind and on several customers trucks at my shop. They have a life time warranty on them and they do stand behind them. I would recommend adding the air compressor because the air will leak out over time and it makes it lots easier to adjust the ride height. The Freightliner FL60 that we have pulling our 5th wheel is a leaf spring system on the rear and self leveling air bag system. I am no way near the limits of the trucks payload and yes it does lower the rear of the truck until the air bags does level it out. The air bags will allow you to have a stock ride when not loaded and a level, better handling truck when loaded. Be safe and what ever you decided is best for you, I wish you the best.
I like the idea of Bilstein shocks when I need shocks.Bilstein shocks, stiffer rear leaf springs or adding more pieces to the leaf springs, (or coil springs, depending on application).
Bilstein all the way. You can find other heavy duty shocks, but Bilstein is the best.
Yup, on the list for when I can.Nawwwww just buy a bigger truck…..
I appreciate the thought. I am aware of my weights and am continually avalualuating my weights.The emphatic statement "I'm not overweight" without key numbers for the experts (not me) to analyze proves nothing. People are trying to be helpful. I've learned a lot over the years from these discussions and appreciate the analysis and guidance provided. Your weight totals may be within your overall limits but the way your trailer is positioned could be putting a higher percentage of the load on your truck than it should. It wouldn't hurt to work through the numbers with the experts.
The Bilstein 5100's and 6112's that have multiple ride height settings should be on their lowest (stock height) setting for a lifted truck.Mar. 4, 2018I like the idea of Bilstein shocks when I need shocks.
Shocks don’t affect ride height.
Thats almost like saying "my truck is Red" and I like it and thats the color I want. Then someone says "post a pic so we can confirm its Red because it sounds like it's maroon"! Oh, who are "the experts"?The emphatic statement "I'm not overweight" without key numbers for the experts (not me) to analyze proves nothing. People are trying to be helpful. I've learned a lot over the years from these discussions and appreciate the analysis and guidance provided. Your weight totals may be within your overall limits but the way your trailer is positioned could be putting a higher percentage of the load on your truck than it should. It wouldn't hurt to work through the numbers with the experts.
which profile are you referring to?No Ram 1500 1/2 ton crew cab 5.7. box (as per profile picture) has a 3500lb payload ever