Correct Air Bags for a 2018 Ram 3500 Cab and Chassis

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Question:

I have a 2018 ram HD GAS Cab chassis What are my options for rear air bags

asked by: Mark J

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I checked with Firestone and they do list the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2478 as a fit for a 2018 Ram 3500 Cab and Chassis.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I have an air bag suspension kit that fits your 2020 Ram 3500 cab and chassis Tradesman with the part #F2478 but the Air Lift kit you mentioned does not fit the cab and chassis model trucks. For a compressor kit then the heavy duty part #F2097…

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Answer 2

There is an Airbag system for your 2022 Ram 3500 Dually Cab and Chassis but the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs item #AL57595 will not fit your truck. You are going to want the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs item #F2478. These…

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Answer 3

For your 2016 Ram 3500 Dually, the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle that fit your truck are #F2616. These spings are extremely adjustable with air pressure between 5 psi and 100 psi. The air bags are adjustable…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

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

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

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 9

Hello Matt, I was seeing some mixed information on this as well, so I reached out directly to my contact at Firestone to confirm. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags w/ Easy Mount Compressor - Wireless Control - Single Path - 5,000 lbs #F44XV will fit…

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Answer 10

Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck! Typically when we hear that someone has the OEM tow prep package they mean the puck system. This is going to be five circular holes built into the bed of your Ram truck and is by far the best way to attach a 5th…

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Answer 11

Hey Steve, The AirLift airbags with internal jounce bumpers are not able to be added to a system without so you would need to get a whole new system. With that said the system with the internal jounce bumpers is going to create a much rougher ride…

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Answer 12

Hey David, the Redarc Tow-Pro Link Bluetooth Brake Controller #RED57AR that you referenced will fit any vehicle that has a 7-way installed on it including your 2017 Ram 3500 that has a factory brake controller. This will bypass that circuit on your…

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