2014 Dodge Ram HD

[PRF]

FWIW, the 6.4 was never a viper engine as stated. Hope they get the suspension right, love my 2500 but it can beat you up on a rough road.

 

[MH8675309]

RedNeckRacin I'm with you. I don't think coil springs have any place on anything bigger than a car
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[WilliamBos]

RedNeckRacin I'm with you. I don't think coil springs have any place on anything bigger than a car
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Why? Need to think outside the box. 67-72 GM half tons had rear coils. They are just as strong as leafs!!

 

[MH8675309]

If they were it seems like they'd be on semi tractors.

 

[WilliamBos]

If they were it seems like they'd be on semi tractors.

These are still LIGHT DUTY trucks, and stopping rsther than pulling should be the biggest concern. You want a class 8 truck, buy one. Fo not buy a light duty truck to mack the real trucks.

 

[94BULLITT]

Coil are on the front of a lot of trucks.

 

[Renze]

If they were it seems like they'd be on semi tractors.

such as these ? MAN CAT A1 8x8 all terrain chassis military truck - YouTube

 

[MH8675309]

I made the mistake of assuming people would know I was talking about the rear axle,, ,,

 

[WilliamBos]

I made the mistake of assuming people would know I was talking about the rear axle,, ,,

Coils are just as strong, and give a better ride. Combine them with air bags, will have a better truck.

 

[fordmantpw]

Why? Need to think outside the box. 67-72 GM half tons had rear coils. They are just as strong as leafs!!

Then why did they go back to leaf springs?

The leaf springs in the Dodge NEED the air suspension to be able to handle the weight that others handle with leaves.