Recommended Suspension Enhancement For Sway & Leveling on 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500

Published 02/21/2023

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SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit

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$589.99

SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs for Jeep - Front Axle - Off-Road

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$225.99

Question:

Hello, I have a 2006 PW Dodge Sprinter 2500 Plateau TS Diesel. My air shocks have a leak as I just purchased this Class B RV late last year. I only know the air shocks are leaking as we took a trip to Florida 3 weeks ago and the entire trip I was barley able to control the sway in the vehicle not a fun drive. I had the entire system checked out and nothing else is bad. With that I was looking to not replace the air shocks as I feel it will not assist as much as a suspension spring would assist. I am looking for rear and front of some type. I am little lost with the rating of the spring as my GVWR is 8550, they only show 1,900 lbs. So looking for advice on how to best control the sway as well as not bottom out when hitting bumps. Please let me know your thoughts, I did look at other QandA but I am looking for more than just one item and want to make sure it will all work together. Also I should be able to install most items, unless you feel certain items are best installed by a local shop.

asked by: Robert

Helpful Expert Reply:

Ok, so there are a couple things you can add to get the best overall performance to help your 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 to help with sway/leveling/bottoming out. First, I'll go ahead and list the parts:

- Front: SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSF-402-54

- Rear: SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit # SS62KV

The combination of both parts are going to give you a much better overall ride. As for the rating of the springs, Your question is perfectly understandable (your van weighing much more than those ratings), but the 1,400 lbs of the front and the 1,900 lbs for the rear are the ratings for any added load placed on them as these are often used for towing/trucks.

So that load rating won't have a bearing on the effectiveness of either of the suspension enhancements your Dodge. They will work together to combat sway, as both will activate when needed; for example if you pass that large truck on the highway and encounter a crosswind, instead of being pushed to the side, the front springs will compress, and the rear springs will flex, allowing your regular leaf springs to work as normal, and helping keep your van stable. And as for the install, both are definitely something a DIYer can do, so you don't have to go to a shop.

expert reply by: Kyle S