Will The Factory Bump Stops Need To Be Removed When Installing Pacbrake Air Bags In 2018 Ram 1500?
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 08/03/2025
Question:
Hello do I need to cut the bumper stops off the truck for these air bags ?
asked by: Carl K
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Expert Reply:
Hi Carl!
Will the factory bump stops need to be removed from your 2018 Ram 1500? Yes they will. Will they need to be cut out though? No they will not. It might a slight pain in the rear, but they can be twisted out. If they really don't want to move, shoot some WD40 around them and let it sit for 10 or 15 minutes and they should come out easier. Can get it started by whacking them with a hammer too. A little percussive maintenance is always fun. : P
Once they are out, installing the Pacbrake Alpha HD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Single Convoluted - Rear Axle - 5,000 lbs # PB75ZV is a pretty straight forward process and shouldn't take too long to get installed.
What are you towing with your ram?
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Pacbrake Alpha HD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Rear Axle - 5,000 lbs
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- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
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Lazer S.
9/2/2025
Hi Carl, Did you manage to remove the bump stops from your Ram and get the air bags installed? I'm asking because your experience could help others who are working on similar projects.