Recommended SumoSprings for a 2013 Ram 1500

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Towing a 2016 Whitehawk 33RLBS ~7,500 lbs, 750 lb tongue weight. Tow vehicle is a 2013 Ram 1500 Quad cab 5.7 Hemi. I have a lot of sagging or squatting on the truck. Would SumoSprings help with this issue? Thanks for your help!

asked by: John T

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Expert Reply:

Yes, SumoSprings would help to address the sagging and squatting you are experiencing in your 2013 Ram 1500. I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs item # SSR-307-47. These springs have a 1,500 lbs capacity that will easily handle the tongue weight of your Whitehawk Trailer.

These springs work by using progressive load control. The springs compress according to the weight of your cargo. Basically the more weight put on them the more they are engaged. When you are not towing your trailer or hauling a heavy load you won't notice they are there.

I have linked an installation video below.

You may also want to consider a weight distribution system. The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control item # EQ37120ET would be perfect for your 7,500 lbs trailer. It has a 800 lbs - 1,200 lbs tongue weight range and will also address the sagging and squatting issues you are experiencing.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Since your weight distribution hitch is working to keep your 2020 Ram 1500 level I recommend going for the lighter Blue #SSR-307-40 springs. These have the 1" spacer as well like the heavier Black #SSR-307-47 springs which you can take out or…

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Answer 2

Weight distribution is a solid solution for your towing setup but since you didn't like the experience of using the Fastway kit you had and basically all of the kits are going to be about the same I'd recommend going with suspension…

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Answer 3

For non-heavy duty towing applications or recreational towing I really prefer the Sumo Springs Custom Solo Helper Springs #SSR-307-47 because they're progressively load bearing and won't affect the unloaded ride quality of your truck as much…

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Answer 4

Hey Kyle, If your tongue weight is 1,000 lbs and you're using 1,200 lb bars then going to 1,500 lb brs isn't going to make a difference. Sometimes even with weight distribution there can be a bit a of sag and sway still. I think what would…

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I do have an option for a 2014 Ram 1500 but the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part #SSR-307-40 won't do much for a lifted vehicle. Instead, I recommend the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #TDR1500DQ which is really the…

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Answer 6

I would be happy to help you and have a great suggestion for upgrading your suspension when towing your trailer but I do not recommend either Timbren set for your 2022 Ram 1500. TImbren's will give you a stiff and bouncy ride when you are not…

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Answer 7

Thanks for all that info it was definitely helpful, and we can get your 2016 Ram 1500 set up with the right SumoSprings. You are right about the SumoSprings being something that will help your truck, and between the 1,500 lb SumoSprings #SSR-307-47…

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When we installed the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-307-47 on a 2013 Ram 1500 we did not use the included spacer. There are really 2 factors that are going to come into play when deciding if you will need the spacer on your 2016 Ram…

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In this case, I recommend using the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SSR-307-47 because they'll do a bit better job of keeping the factory ride nice and comfortable; these springs provide 1500-lbs of load leveling capacity, so…

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Answer 10

We have two SumoSpring options that fit your 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel with the tow package. We have the part #SSR-307-47 which can provide up to 1,500 lbs of additional support or we have the #SSR-307-40 which can provide up to 1,000 lbs of support. Since…

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Answer 11

I recommend using the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-307-40 on your 2023 Ram 1500. This springs are their 1,000lb capacity springs. While they do offer higher capacity springs I feel these will help provide you with the best ride…

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Answer 12

If you were to place 1,500 lbs into the bed of your 2017 Ram 1500, you would experience less squat using the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #TDR1500DQ than the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part #SSR-307-47. However, as you…

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