Suspension Enhancement For 2015 Ram 1500 With Some Sag With Weight Distribution
Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 08/18/2024
Question:
I currently have the Reese Strait-line trunnion bar weight distribution system with the 1200 bars. The system works great but when I hook up, the bars end up very close to the trunnions. Based on my calculations I should be close to 1000 of tongue weight. There is still some sag and sway, but I’m wondering if I moved up to the 1500 bars, if that would let me use a lower chain link and keep the bars away from the trunnions, as well as give me more weight distribution and more sway control?
asked by: Kyle
Expert Reply:
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 help alleviate that is going to helper spring for your 2015 Ram 1500, the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-307-40.
You'll want to install these and then set up your Strait-Line again after they've been installed and this will help with sway.
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Robin H.
1/27/2026
Hey Kyle, how did things go after adding the SumoSprings and resetting your Strait-Line setup? Your results could really help others trying to smooth out sag and sway with a similar setup.