Recommended Rear Axle Jounce Spring Kit for 2017 Ram 1500 4x4 Quad Cab

Updated 06/05/2017 | Published 06/02/2017

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SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle

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SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle

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Question:

I have a 2017 ram quad 1500 4wd.I tow a 5900# trailer and need some suspension help. What would you recomend ?Timbren and what poundage of the three available? or ths air bag system ?? Thanks.

asked by: John M

Helpful Expert Reply:

Air bags kits are a better option when your trailer or cargo load varies a lot, especially with an uneven cargo load, but for towing one trailer that is more or less uniformly loaded up each trip I recommend jounce springs. Jounce springs will give you progressive rear axle support when you need it but they will otherwise not affect your ride quality. They also cost less than air bag systems, are much easier to install, and they require no maintenance.

Since most of your trailer's 5900-lb weight will not be carried on the hitch I recommend the 1000-lb kit # SSR-307-40 or at most the 1500-lb kit # SSR-307-47 from SuperSprings. Both will stiffen your rear suspension when under load but will not be so rigid that they create a rough ride quality. Keep in mind that the typical tongue weight (TW) of a 5900-lb trailer will be in the range of 900-lbs. Both kits offer no-drill installation.`

The Timbren kits made for your truck offer more leveling capacity than you need and would result in a rough ride quality.

expert reply by: Adam R