bing tracking image
Customer Service My Orders
  1. Home
  2. Help Videos And Articles
  3. Vehicle Suspension Help Hub
  4. Vehicle Suspension Q&As
  5. Question 676756
Q & A Icon

Recommended Air Bags and Onboard Air Compressor for a 2017 Ram 2500 Tradesman  

Published 01/22/2023

Question:

dodge ram tradesman 2500 4wd, 2017. wanting to put air bag suspension on rear axle. i think the 5000# would work fine. can you direct me to the correct one. also would need compressor with gauge. those look easy to choose but you can pick one that best fits. i like the one with the tire hose, tank, and accessories

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2017 Ram 2500 Tradesman, the best option for air bags is going to be the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers item # AL88289. These Air Lift springs have a 5,000 lbs load leveling capacity. The included jounce bumpers will offer even more support when your air bags are running at a lower PSI.

I have added an installation video below.

For an onboard air compressor with gauges you will want to use the Air Command II Xtreme Duty Compressor item # F2549. This kit comes with an analog gauge, 2 gallon air tank, 25' hose, and a tire inflation tool with a built in pressure gauge.

expert reply by:
1
Jerred H

Product Page this Question was Asked From


Q & A Icon

Continue Researching

See More Q&A Expert Answers >>
Explore Expert Info Our Expert
on Vehicle Suspension

Videos

Help Articles

Expert Answers

Others Also Watched
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs Installation - 2016 Ram 2500
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Manufacturer Breakdown
Choosing the Right Vehicle Suspension Upgrades
Pacbrake Alpha Air Bag Suspension Kit Review and Comparison
No Blind Spots, No Surprises: Furrion Explains Their RV Observation System
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs-AL23FJ: The Breakdown
Beginner’s Guide to Installing the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System on a 2021 Ram 2500
Detailed Breakdown of the Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System for Air Helper Springs
Others Also Read
Trailer Wiring Diagrams
Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
Wiring Trailer Lights with a 7-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
How to Measure Your Trailer Wheel Bolt Pattern
5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
Choosing the Right Suspension Kit for Your Truck and Trailer
How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
30-Amp and 50-Amp RV Service: What's the Difference?
4 Steps to Choosing Your 5th Wheel Pin Box
The 5 Best Trailer Drop Hitches You Can Buy
Trailer Lighting Requirements
Others Also Asked
Can An Air Lift Air Bag Kit Be Installed On A 2018 Ram 2500 With A 2" Lift?

The Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs #AL57589 will indeed fit your 2018 Ram 2500, but with a 2" lift, you will also need the Air Lift Universal Air Spring Spacers #AL52420. These are 2" spacers and can be used with Air Lift…

view full answer...
What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?

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…

view full answer...
Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels

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.

view full answer...
Should I Get Loadlifter 5000 Or 7500 For Towing A 15K Fifth Wheel

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…

view full answer...
How to Replace a Lance 6-Pin Plug w/ a Standard 7-Way Connector

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:…

view full answer...
What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It

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…

view full answer...
Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch

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.…

view full answer...
Choosing Between Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 or 7500 For 2018 Ram 2500 Towing 5th Wheel

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…

view full answer...
Best Rear Suspension Enhancement For 2020 Ram 2500 4WD With In-Bed Gooseneck Hitch

Hey Kim, thanks for reaching out. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor #F24XV do fit your 2020 Ram 2500 with rear coil springs, but the hang-up is the under-bed gooseneck hitch. On your truck, the air bag brackets and the…

view full answer...
Replacement RV Toilet for Keystone Montana to Replace Dometic 310

Hey Jon, typically people replace the Dometic 310 RV toilet with the 410 which we have with the part #DMC64JF for a tan porcelain or the part #DMC44JF for a white porcelain. These are both standard height toilets with a round bowl and a slow close…

view full answer...
Can Only Frame Bracket Of Tork-Lift Tie Downs TL29DR Be Bought?

Hey Ks, Torklift only sells their tie-downs as a kit with new mounting hardware and everything. So for your 2017 Ram 2500 you'd need the kit #TL29DR you were looking at. What kind of truck bed camper do you have?

view full answer...