Air Ride dually finally here!

[Stab]

90 days from ordered!

 

[Cummins12V98]

Looks great!

Looks high in rear can you lower to "level" ?

Let's hear all about it!

 

[SnoKing]

Reports indicate that leveling is disabled without a load!

 

[Stab]

OK, Initial observations:

Air ride is just what was previously said by others in previous posts. (regular size air bags) Firestone type.

NRH (Normal Ride Height) is a little choppy. I can tell there is air in the bags.

Trailer Mode (Lowers 1 inch) will not go to this mode because of no load.

Transport Mode "To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension system has a feature which will put the vehicle into Entry/Exit height and disable the auto load leveling system".
It will not stay in this mode while in motion. Will revert back to NRH mode as soon as speed is noticed.

Wheel Alignment Mode: Self explaining

Protection Mode: To protect the system if overloaded!

I'm hoping for a way to force the transport mode while in motion. It seems to be the best ride UNTIL the NRH is back on.

STILL, THIS IS THE BEST RIDING ONE TON DUALLY I HAVE EVER RIDDEN IN! (after dropping the tire air to 60lbs)
I have absolutely NO regrets waiting on the air suspension system!
Chadron Motors in Chadron Nebraska is top notch in dealerships and we highly recommend them! Talk to Jimmy Rice.

Other than that, the uConnect system is rather daunting but, I'm picking it up faster than I thought on initial viewing.

The phone system will not voice text with iPhones! Not a big deal, because we never have had that feature but, kind of disappointing when we have iPhones.

The truck is awesome in the power and shifting department as would be expected. The Longhorn Cattle Tan interior is much more than we expected. Constant positive comments! Super Comfortable.

It's rather cold here in Western Nebraska right now, so there will be a delay in bringing the fiver out of storage just to pull it. We have a trip planed in mid February that will provide plenty of insight for those interested.

 

[HorseMan-AR]

Great report - I'd love to see a picture of the cattle tan interior. I have that same interior color on order! Can't wait for a towing review with the factory air-ride.

How does the DRW handle in that snow you have there? You keep it in 4x4 most of the time? Looks nasty!

 

[Cummins12V98]

Try 45 PSI Bobtail plenty of air for uploaded conditions. I run 60 PSI the 5K pin.

Not going to be happy if unloaded truck rides *** high!

 

[Stab]

I have also discovered that it's a little crowded on the front of the B&W RAM OEM Mount System.
Only 16 3/4" clearence from front panel of short box to the edge of latch mount.
There goes my Titan Fuel tank location!

 

[Stab]

Try 45 PSI Bobtail plenty of air for uploaded conditions. I run 60 PSI the 5K pin.

Not going to be happy if unloaded truck rides *** high!

It's really not too high unloaded. I was surprised @ the bed height. (being low) Not nearly as high as the second gen duallies.
The first picture in front of dealer is on an incline to the front door.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Could you measure from the top of the tailgate to the ground. At the back corner above the tailgate mine measures 58". Thanks

 

[HorseMan-AR]

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I have also discovered that it's a little crowded on the front of the B&W RAM OEM Mount System.
Only 16 3/4" clearence from front panel of short box to the edge of latch mount.
There goes my Titan Fuel tank location!

I can't open those darn attachments - are you teasing me with pics of the leather?

 

[Stab]

Great report - I'd love to see a picture of the cattle tan interior. I have that same interior color on order! Can't wait for a towing review with the factory air-ride.

How does the DRW handle in that snow you have there? You keep it in 4x4 most of the time? Looks nasty!

Roads are clear and pretty dry but, we have a good hill going back to my house that was still wet from the snow and ice. The duals broke loose while going around a semi up that hill. Other than that it's pretty stable on the ice and snow. Lots of fun with the traction control off!

 

[Stab]

I can't open those darn attachments - are you teasing me with pics of the leather?

No, those were pics of the fifth wheel system. I really don't have any pictures of the interior @ this time.

I'm headed to work so it might be a while. You won't be disapointed with the Cattle Tan!

 

[Stab]

Could you measure from the top of the tailgate to the ground. At the back corner above the tailgate mine measures 58". Thanks

55.25" to top of tailgate under tonneau cover.

 

[Cummins12V98]

55.25" to top of tailgate under tonneau cover.

Thank you!

That is what I wanted to hear.

So when a load is applied it lowers to "level" (1% rake) if I understand correctly?

 

[jacknife]

Great looking truck ! Congratulations !

 

[CHinton]

Very nice looking!

 

[AllianceDiesel]

Looks good Luke. Jimmy Rice is a good guy, I actually worked with like half the people that are at Chadron Dodge now.

 

[Stab]

Here ya go HorseMan-AR

 

[Stab]

Trk setting pretty much on level ground:

In transport mode

 

[HorseMan-AR]

Stab: thank you! Beautiful truck...inside and out! Congrats!