Suspension Enhancement for 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with B&W Gooseneck Hitch Installed

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what airbags can i put on a 2001 dodge 5.9l diesel 2wd ram 2500 extended cab shortbed, with a already installed bandw turnover gooseneck hitch?

asked by: Dennis

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I do have an option for you, however we do not have a rear air bag system available that is compatible with an in-bed hitch like the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck on your 2001 Ram 2500. The mounting brackets for all of the air bag systems will use the same space on the truck frame that is needed for your gooseneck brackets.

With this in mind the best solution will be a jounce-style spring that simply replaces the factory bump stop on your Dodge Ram like the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TDR1525H2, which is confirmed to fit your 2WD Ram. These Aeon hollow rubber springs feature a 6,000 pound weight capacity and will do a great job of providing additional support to improve the suspension and level your ride. Unlike air bags, you also won't have to worry about adjusting or checking these springs before each trip. After the initial installation this is a maintenance-free setup.

I have attached the written installation instructions that you can check out as well. All the needed hardware is included.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

As long as the air bag mounting brackets do not mount in the same place on the truck frame as the B&W gooseneck brackets then you can install air bags on a 1999 Dodge Ram. Firestone kit #F2071 would not work because it mounts on the outsides of…

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Answer 2

Hey Shawn, so yeah Firestone does have a Red version of their air bag kits that has a higher weight capacity but for your 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 they only have the 5k version which is part #F2071. This would work just fine though as the higher capacity…

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Answer 3

The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck trailer hitch you have on your 2001 Dodge Ram pickup has mounting brackets installed on the outsides of the frame rails. So the Firestone Ride-Helper springs #F2071 won't fit because it mounts on the…

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Answer 4

Hey Adam, welcome back! Since your 1997 Ram 3500 has the B&W Turnoverball item #BWGNRK1394 installed, you'll need the Pacbrake Alpha HD Air Bag Suspension Kit item #PB82FV. This set of air bags has a 5,000 lbs support capacity, which is the…

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Answer 5

The differences between the Firestone Ride Rite #F2613 and the Red Label #F2709 for your 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed is the air pressure and max weight capacity. The Ride-Rite #F2613 are rated for 5,000lbs and 100 PSI, where the Red Label…

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Answer 6

Other than saying that the air bags need to be kept between 5 and 100 psi, Firestone does not offer much in the way of specifics. The instructions mention that as a general rule of thumb, 1 psi will support approximately 40 lbs of load. Your best bet…

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Answer 7

Hey Kyle! The Pacbrake Alpha HD Air Bag Suspension Kit #PB22RV installs in the same location as most fifth wheel and gooseneck brackets. I would expect to have to do some drilling to install these with your B&W Turnoverball. Instead, I recommend…

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Answer 8

I checked and the Firestone Ride Rite kit your 2001 Ford F-250 would have is the part #F2550 and the correct upper bracket is part #F5572.

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Answer 9

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 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Hey Doug! The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV are the right kit for your 2026 Ford F-350 FX4 dually. However, you will need to measure to be sure it fits. The distance from the top of your rear axle to the top of the jounce bump stop…

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Answer 12

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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