New Slide in bed camper/ suspension advice.
11-23-2016, 06:16 PM
#11
Senior Member
I installed a set of 5,000lb Air Lift bags on my 95 Dodge Ram. Not noticeable when unloaded but really stiffened it up with 25-30lb air. Do not T the air line. Keep em separate so get more roll stiffness. You may not need a sway bar.
Also consider a set of Rancho 9000 shocks. They are adjustable for when you carry the camper.
Also consider a set of Rancho 9000 shocks. They are adjustable for when you carry the camper.
11-27-2016, 09:04 AM
#12
Senior Member
No airbags for you - you may want something similar to these:
https://www.amazon.com/Monroe-58643-...er+rear+shocks
They should have only minimal stiffening effect when the truck is unloaded.
These claim to be adjustable but I do not see where. Possibly some other brand may be better.
A set of these (or similar) and a rear anti-sway bar, you should be set to cruise.
https://www.amazon.com/Monroe-58643-...er+rear+shocks
They should have only minimal stiffening effect when the truck is unloaded.
These claim to be adjustable but I do not see where. Possibly some other brand may be better.
A set of these (or similar) and a rear anti-sway bar, you should be set to cruise.
11-27-2016, 10:39 AM
#13
With a camper the center of gravity raises making the vehicle want to rock and roll in turns and or windy drives.
You may want to look into one of these along with whatever you install to lit the rear end:
https://www.amazon.com/Hellwig-7705-...+bar+ford+f150
You may want to look into one of these along with whatever you install to lit the rear end:
https://www.amazon.com/Hellwig-7705-...+bar+ford+f150
11-27-2016, 10:42 AM
#14
Senior Member
Ditto on the WAY TOO MUCH. 1,6xx payload minus 1,500 camper minus everything you've modified on the truck minus the weight of you and your passengers and your luggage. I'll bet you are 300 - 500 pounds OVER payload capacity. Very dangerous.
11-28-2016, 12:36 PM
#15
Legally you may be right on the line but a lot of people cheat just a little by using air bags or the like. To me air bags are a great idea because they allow you to 'cheat' and level the truck but can be aired down for good every day driving. Personally I would never install air bags without ladder bars. Ladder bars will stop the axle from rotating on acceleration and will stop the drive line from destroying U-joints. They will also reduce power loses due to the drive line being out of alignment due to the rotating differential.
11-28-2016, 02:40 PM
#16
Senior Member
The only negative that I have experienced due to air bags is that they limited my downward travel. The axle is stopped traveling downward by the airbags. To test yours, jack up the truck by the frame then unbolt your air bags and see if the axle falls.
11-30-2016, 07:22 AM
#17
http://daystarweb.com/videothumbnails/AirBagCradle.jpg
11-30-2016, 08:09 AM
#18
Senior Member
i had airbags on my 250 for hauling a massive toy hauler. found them to be incredible and would def do it again if I felt the need. It was nice having the extra support but being able to take it out when not needed.
