Dodge 1500 Coil Sprung Rear
Saw this at the Detroit Show last week.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...174511&width=0 https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...174512&width=0 https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...174513&width=0 https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...174514&width=0 https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...174515&width=0 Not sure exactly why they went this way, I'm assuming that it is probably easier to tune from a ride and handling standpoint, but I wonder about long term durability while fully loaded and / or towing. The setup is actually probably similar to the Expedition / Navigator rear end. What does everyone think about this? |
Originally Posted by 86rustbucket
Not sure exactly why they went this way, I'm assuming that it is probably easier to tune from a ride and handling standpoint, but I wonder about long term durability while fully loaded and / or towing.
The setup is actually probably similar to the Expedition / Navigator rear end. What does everyone think about this? |
IMHO Dodge went this way ( coil springs ) for ride quality more than anything. I am very interested to see the difference in ride quality. As for towing, the 09 Ram is rated for 8700#'s ( around there ). I like the fact that Dodge hasn't tried to sugar coat the #'s for sake of advertising.
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This subject has already been beat to death in another thread, if I can just find it.
Jim |
Originally Posted by SMIGGS
IMHO Dodge went this way ( coil springs ) for ride quality more than anything. I am very interested to see the difference in ride quality. As for towing, the 09 Ram is rated for 8700#'s ( around there ). I like the fact that Dodge hasn't tried to sugar coat the #'s for sake of advertising.
I mean seriously, now they are rating half tons for towing more than my 03 superduty, yet I STILL have a stronger frame, axles, and transmission. go figure. |
Well the off-road guys will like the ability to easily fit four-wheel coilovers on that thing I guess.
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It's nothing new, GM built 1/2 ton pickups with rear coil springs up until the '73 models (not sure what year they started). It's all about the trade-offs, slightly better ride, slightly less towing and hauling capability. Dodge is trying to be different because the 1/2 ton segment is getting so crowded everyone is looking for ways to stand out vs. the competition. At least the '09 Dodge has better looks IMHO than the current one.
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Originally Posted by jimandmandy
This subject has already been beat to death in another thread, if I can just find it.
Jim I prefer leafs over coils. I never see myself owning a dodge regardless though. |
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