willeo6709 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) I am looking at a new 3/4 ton truck. I like the ram cummins 2500 but debating on the air suspension. Anybody have one? eta- not sure if this belongs here or elsewhere... mods, move it if you wish. Edited November 4, 2017 by willeo6709 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Doesn't it work off the exhaust somehow? I have no experience just overheard people talking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 . . http://www.ramforum.com/f158/2500s_auto_level_rear_air_suspension_towing-78862/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeo6709 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 It supposed to be an open air system that completely replaces the steel coils. I have driven coil sprung trucks, it would seem that the air ride would be a lot smoother. I just don’t know how it works in real life on this light a vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, willeo6709 said: It supposed to be an open air system that completely replaces the steel coils. I have driven coil sprung trucks, it would seem that the air ride would be a lot smoother. I just don’t know how it works in real life on this light a vehicle My above post didn't answer your question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeo6709 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 I have seen the videos, I know the nuts and bolts of it- question is does it really ride better than springs or is it endless farting around with stuff I should not be thinking about, I just don’t know if it’s as practical as a cool mint enema or the best thing since Mack trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I thought the second video, by an owner, largely covered your question. I apologize for failing you. Anyway, "you're welcome". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 56 minutes ago, willeo6709 said: I have seen the videos, I know the nuts and bolts of it- question is does it really ride better than springs or is it endless farting around with stuff I should not be thinking about, I just don’t know if it’s as practical as a cool mint enema or the best thing since Mack trucks I can't tell you about the Ram but we bought a new 1992 Lincoln LSC with the air suspension and it handled and road better than coils. The only problems we had in 96.000 miles was a faulty ride sensor. The technology has gotten 100 times better the when we had it. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 We started using air bag suspension on our EMS units several years ago in order to soften the ride and to lower the deck height for loading a cot. They never gave us any problems that I am aware of. I would go to an air ride suspension in my one ton dually in a NY minute if it was available as a factory option and was reasonably affordable. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeo6709 Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 The new truck is " in transit", due next week. It seems one can't get mile by mile delivery updates..... just a week long range when it "should" arrive. and if you know anybody in the market for a 2000 F350 drw crew cab long bed 4x4 7.3l automatic let me know. Its a one owner forged rod truck....original engine, original trans( but we built it twice ) 177k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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