Air suspension adjustable?

[bonebro]

I like this, neat idea. How well does the socket fit on the stud? Is it like factory which has no play?

No play. Works like a champ!

 

[2019Oklimited]

found the 8mm ball socket @ granger also. did mine @ the 2.25" and don't have OR2 now but adding the daystar kit today. but like the level.

 

[19 streak]

found the 8mm ball socket @ granger also. did mine @ the 2.25" and don't have OR2 now but adding the daystar kit today. but like the level.

Keep us posted on how the install goes. I will likely be putting one in myself very soon if we get good feedback

 

[V.Mullins]

I like this, neat idea. How well does the socket fit on the stud? Is it like factory which has no play?

Fits tight, no play at all!

 

[Jhill]

Fits tight, no play at all!

I dated a girl like that once.........

 

[cummins2500hd]

Has anyone installed these on the front of a 2019 rebel to level the truck out? I'm not good at building something like this but would pay someone if they have done it successfully....thanks!

 

[JK47TheWeapon]

How much did you all shorten your links on the front?

My truck rear is still 2" taller than front even with shaving off the front level links 1/4". Not sure how much more I want to chop off of it.

Updated: Attached are the front level links I made and installed, to me it made no difference in ride quality, I drive daily on tank trails at Fort Stewart to get to my place of work. It looks much better raised 1 inch in the front.

 

[BigBoi]

Does anyone know of a lowering kit available for the 1500 Limited with the factory air ride, other than using adjustable links to reprogram your factory air settings?

 

[Samson75]

I like this, neat idea. How well does the socket fit on the stud? Is it like factory which has no play?

It is not like factory as I did the same thing. The shear size of the ball on the end (plastic blob) is so big that it creates a funny sort angle issue . Also .... rust ! The metal clip inside will rust fast ! I’ve got stainless showing up today or tomorrow, I’ll let you know how these fit as I would not Recommend the plastic clip ones.

 

[Samson75]

It is not like factory as I did the same thing. The shear size of the ball on the end (plastic blob) is so big that it creates a funny sort angle issue . Also .... rust ! The metal clip inside will rust fast ! I’ve got stainless showing up today or tomorrow, I’ll let you know how these fit as I would not Recommend the plastic clip ones.

*****update *******

 

[cj7]

*****update *******

Cool. What is the source for the stainless 8mm ball sockets?
Did you find/use stainless threaded rod?

 

[Samson75]

Cool. What is the source for the stainless 8mm ball sockets?
Did you find/use stainless threaded rod?

In Canada :

End Fittings – Metal Ball Socket – LST Gas Springs / Lift Supports

- I think the whole thing cost less then $50 after taxes and shipping

In the USA :

Lift Support Ball Sockets | Shop Lift Supports Depot - Page 3

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The American one does NOT seem to have a stainless 8mm ball socket but still maybe worth a call. Rod in the m6 x 1.0 range in stainless is available at so many fastener supply stores like fastenal

 

[Bubs Ram]

Hey guys, I know this thread is a little old but I just got my 2021 Ram Limited with air suspension. Before this I had a 2016 Ram Sport with air suspension and I was able to make some changes with AlphaOBD to make the truck's suspension just like the Rebel. So the truck came with 5 levels Entry/Exit, Aero, Normal, OR1, and OR2, after I made my change it had 4 levels, Entry/Exit, Aero, Normal, and Offroad. The new normal was my old OR1 so the truck did sit an inch higher.

To make the change I selected Body Computer, and Car Configuration change and there is a section in there that says Offroad Vehicle, I changed that to yes. I have not tried this on my 2021 as I just got it a week ago and I have been busy with the holiday's but I know for a fact it worked on my 2016.

 

[SpeedyV]

Hey guys, I know this thread is a little old but I just got my 2021 Ram Limited with air suspension. Before this I had a 2016 Ram Sport with air suspension and I was able to make some changes with AlphaOBD to make the truck's suspension just like the Rebel. So the truck came with 5 levels Entry/Exit, Aero, Normal, OR1, and OR2, after I made my change it had 4 levels, Entry/Exit, Aero, Normal, and Offroad. The new normal was my old OR1 so the truck did sit an inch higher.

To make the change I selected Body Computer, and Car Configuration change and there is a section in there that says Offroad Vehicle, I changed that to yes. I have not tried this on my 2021 as I just got it a week ago and I have been busy with the holiday's but I know for a fact it worked on my 2016.

Sounds like you’re just tricking it into thinking it has the ORG. This should work on the 5th gens (but I actually have the ORG, so I can’t test).

 

[Utemachine]

Getting to the end of this thread and not seeing some of the answers is how I felt at the cliffhanger of the KARR episode from Knight Rider. You’re killing me here!

I want to do this to either sag my rear about 1/2”. Or put my front up 1/2. The latter preferred. Will the stainless ball end DIY do the trick?

 

[tobyd]

Hey guys, I know this thread is a little old but I just got my 2021 Ram Limited with air suspension. Before this I had a 2016 Ram Sport with air suspension and I was able to make some changes with AlphaOBD to make the truck's suspension just like the Rebel. So the truck came with 5 levels Entry/Exit, Aero, Normal, OR1, and OR2, after I made my change it had 4 levels, Entry/Exit, Aero, Normal, and Offroad. The new normal was my old OR1 so the truck did sit an inch higher.

To make the change I selected Body Computer, and Car Configuration change and there is a section in there that says Offroad Vehicle, I changed that to yes. I have not tried this on my 2021 as I just got it a week ago and I have been busy with the holiday's but I know for a fact it worked on my 2016.

Whoa, so perhaps this could also work in reverse if you have the ORG and wanted it to have the 'regular' 5 settings -- and correspondingly 1" lower Normal and Aero modes (!?)

 

[Bubs Ram]

Whoa, so perhaps this could also work in reverse if you have the ORG and wanted it to have the 'regular' 5 settings -- and correspondingly 1" lower Normal and Aero modes (!?)

I would think that should work


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[tobyd]

I would think that should work

That would be great. I'm a prospective buyer and while I do want air suspension and all the pieces of ORG, I do not want the added 1" Normal (and Aero) ride heights because it stiffens the springs. If it was simple, could you please throw in a photo of that screen for future reference?

 

[apineta]

Hey guys, I know this thread is a little old but I just got my 2021 Ram Limited with air suspension. Before this I had a 2016 Ram Sport with air suspension and I was able to make some changes with AlphaOBD to make the truck's suspension just like the Rebel. So the truck came with 5 levels Entry/Exit, Aero, Normal, OR1, and OR2, after I made my change it had 4 levels, Entry/Exit, Aero, Normal, and Offroad. The new normal was my old OR1 so the truck did sit an inch higher.

To make the change I selected Body Computer, and Car Configuration change and there is a section in there that says Offroad Vehicle, I changed that to yes. I have not tried this on my 2021 as I just got it a week ago and I have been busy with the holiday's but I know for a fact it worked on my 2016.

Did you get a chance to try the same on your 2021. I just picked my 2021 Limited and would maybe do the same.

 

[Utemachine]

I went to Fastenal and they have to order them. I went to a different nut and bolts shop and they don’t have the threaded Rod either. Trying Home Depot for a bolt I can just cut the head off. Anyone done this?