Best Suspension Enhancement For 2021 Ram 2500 With 5th Wheel Hitch to Level Ride

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New truck, new 5th wheel. Working within design limits. However, notice the pin weight of 1225 lbs, pushes down on the rear suspension. I am looking for recommendations to level the truck out. 2021 Ram 2500 CC / 64inch bed / cummins BandW Companion Hitch Many thanks.

asked by: Scott W

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Towing a 5th wheel trailer can definitely put strain on the rear of any truck, even one as robust as your 2021 Ram 2500, so suspension enhancement is always recommended. The best way to level out your Ram is with air bags, and the option that is compatible with a 5th wheel hitch are air bags from Air Lift (just keep in mind air bags won't fit if your Ram has the factory air suspension).

With a 1,225 lb pin weight, you can go with the 5,000 lb capacity air bags and get the support you need; with the correct fit for your '21 Ram 2500 being the following:

- Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57289

I verified with the manufacturer that these are compatible with a 5th wheel hitch, so they'll do their part in helping to level your truck, which in turn is going to help improve its handling and reduce wear on the rear suspension.

The only other thing I recommend adding with these springs is a compressor, which will make it much easier to maintain your air bags. The easiest of these to use is a wireless compressor that has a remote as well as Bluetooth capability so you can use your phone to monitor your air bags:

- Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote - Bluetooth # AL25980

I have added some links below to video reviews for you to check out as well if you'd like to take a look.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Since you both tow a trailer and haul cargo loads I recommend you stay with the standard-duty Ride-Rite kit #F2598. This kit provides up to 5000-lbs of load support which is plenty for trailer pin weight (if you tow a 5th wheel or gooseneck) and is…

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Answer 2

The Firestone kits are not compatible with in-bed hitches like your B&W. My recommendation for your application is the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle #AL57289 which is compatible with in-bed hitches. Then for your…

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Answer 3

For your 2017 Ram 2500 the best air bag kit is the Firestone Red Label part #F2706 as it has the highest weight capacity and the highest quality bag construction. I attached an install video for this kit on a 2017 Ram 2500 just like yours for you to…

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To add a set of air bags to your 2024 Ram 2500, I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs item #AL57589. These air bags have a 7,500 lbs capacity that will level out the rear end of your Ram when you are towing your 5th…

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Answer 5

We do have a selection of rear air bag suspension enhancement for your 2016 Ram 2500 4X4. I recommend going with a Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Spring system. For your 4WD Ram you will to go with the part #F2598, unless you have the RED label. If…

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Answer 6

For your 2016 Ram 2500 I recommend going with Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs. We have these with 2 different weight capacities, 5,000 lbs #F2598 and 7,500 lbs #F2706. The 5,000 lb system should be more than enough since they will be helping…

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Answer 7

The Red Label bags like the part #F2706 are much heavier duty than the standard duty bags like the #F2598 that you also mentioned. The pressure rating is 150 psi vs. 100 psi, the weight capacity is 7,500 vs. 5,000 lb, and overall they are just larger…

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Answer 8

Great question, Brady! The jounce bumper inside the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88289 is basically there so that in the unlikely event that the air bags give out, your truck still has the jounce bumper to fall back on. So…

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Answer 9

Hey Tyson! The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs item #AL88289 have a built in jounce bumper similar to a bump stop, whereas the item #AL57289 does not. These are helpful if you want to run your air bags with little or no air…

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Answer 10

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 11

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 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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