Best Suspension Enhancement for 2016 Ram 2500 Towing Fifth Wheel With 1,600 Pound Tongue Weight

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Have a 2016 Ram 2500, crew cab, 4wd, short bed with an AUH. Towing a 33foot fifth wheel with a 1600 lb pin weight. The ride is awful. Will be installing a Morryde Rubber pin Box to help with chucking. Would like to know if these Sumo Springs are the best choice to help with bouncy ride? Really would like to stay away from air bags if possible.

asked by: Jerry B

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For your 2016 Ram 2500 I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle # SSR-312-54. The SumoSprings are a great choice to help with a bouncy ride.

These springs minimize sway, cushion bumps and shocks, and also have a minimal impact when you aren't towing so you don't experience a stiff ride without your fifth wheel. With a tongue weight of 1,600 lbs I recommend the springs with a weight capacity of 2,800 lbs. There should be no need for air bags, and unlike air bags these are maintenance free.

I have attached a review video of the springs for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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The main benefit of the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2598 is you can easily adjust the air pressure in the springs using a Compressor System #AL74000 to not only level your 2022 Ram 2500 but also dial in the ride quality. With the…

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Answer 2

The SumoSprings are definitely the best choice for your 2022 Ram 2500. The Timbren will give you a rough ride when unloaded while SumoSprings have a minimal impact on unloaded ride quality. Also, the #TDRTT3500E is a severe service kit. The only…

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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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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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Answer 5

Hey Charles, since you are looking for a Goodyear tire size ST225/75R15 mounted on a wheel with a 6 lug wheel the part #GY97QB would be a really great option. This has the tire you are looking for mounted on a really nice aluminum wheel that will…

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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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Answer 7

Hey Jeff. There is definitely a correlation between weight and capacity. I've listed the weight of all three of the Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jacks we have below: Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jack - 7-15/16" to…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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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

Hi Kenneth, I'd be happy to help. The first thing to verify is that your 2026 Ram 2500 is a 4WD model equipped with a transfer case that has a neutral position, since those are the configurations that are generally approved for flat towing. If…

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Answer 11

Hey Jen, thanks for the information! Since your 2016 Ram 2500 has the Ram Boxes, you'll need to have a rotating pin box installed on your 2026 Jayco Eagle HT DDB. The rotating pin box is the only way to tow a 5th wheel trailer and not hit the Ram…

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Answer 12

Hi Tim, That's a great question! While Timbrens and SumoSprings are both suspension enhancements, they perform differently depending on how much weight you're towing/hauling and how often you're planning on towing/hauling. The only…

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