Timbren Suspension Enhancement System Recommendation for 2017 Ram 3500 Crew Cab

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I have a 2017 Ram 3500 SW Crew Cab and i tow a 42foot 5th wheel gross 17,000lbs. Pin weight around 3600lbs loaded. i get some sag in the truck and it bounces when you go over bridges and rough roads. other than that it handles great. Which Timbren Enhancement would help me out? Thanks

asked by: Steve W

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For your 2017 Ram 3500 the Timbren kit I'd recommend is the # TDR3500CA which will give you the added suspension support to fight the sag that you have and will work great.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I understand the confusion based on the difference in capacity. The key is the difference in design. The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #T94VR is designated as a Severe Service kit so the springs are always engaged. Although the capacity…

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Answer 2

Hey Todd, welcome back! Using the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade w Quick-Disconnect item #TLA7311S and installing the SuperSprings SuperSway Stops item #SS75GR will definitely help with sway. They're going to prop up your leaf springs and…

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I have the perfect solution for your 2019 Ram 3500 for suspension enhancement. The Timbren kit part #TDR3500CA which is a custom fit for your truck gives you all the support you need without ever having to worry about air bag pressure or air leaks…

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The correct Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System for a 2016 Ram 3500 with truck bed camper is part #TDRTT3500D as these were actually designed for this exact purpose. The other option part #TDR3500CA is just designed for standard towing…

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The best 5th wheel hitch for your 2023 Ram 3500 is going to be the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch item #BWRVK3600. This hitch has a 25,000 lbs capacity and mounts directly into the factory puck system. This allows you to quickly remove your…

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Answer 6

Hi Rodger; if your 2023 Forest River Georgetown GT7 36K7 has a Lippert screen door and it measures 24", 26", 28", or 30" you can use the Lippert Screen Defender. You will need to measure your existing door from edge to edge and…

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With a camper on your truck it is difficult to accurately measure your trailer total tongue weight because the cargo weight behind the rear axle is actually spread over the frame and not directly behind the rear axle. So what we do is level with…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 10

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Hey Mike, welcome back! Both the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2613 rated for 5,000 lbs, and the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label #F2709 rated for 7,500 lbs will keep you at factory ride height when you aren't towing. All you need to do is run the air bags…

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Answer 12

Hey George, congrats on the new truck! You are definitely going to need to support the axle when lifting your Silverado with the Pacbrake Alpha HD Pro Air Bag Suspension Kit item #PB25RV. Lifting your truck by the frame will stretch the bags too far…

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