2019 RAM REBEL Coil Spring Replacement: TTC-1211
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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Today I decided that with the added weight on the 2019 Ram Rebel 1500, I'd add in a 50% stiffer Coil Spring on the rear axle.
The Springs are made in Canada By Tuf Truck, and allow the truck to sit closer to stock ride height with a heavy load in the Bed.
A Coil Spring Replacement is an inexpensive way to achieve better handling characteristics with heavy loads.
A Coil Spring Replacement is also a good option, because it's completely free of modifying the vehicle.
The Coil Spring Replacement can be swapped out at any time with just a few hours work. Lift up the body, lower the rear axle until the coil springs arent under compression, and remove.
Replace with stock coil springs, or something heaver as desired.
When it does come time to remove the land yacht portion (AKA The Truck Camper) I'd like to return the truck back to stock height with the stock Coil Springs.
Follow me through this evening's learning environment and watch as I perform a spring replacement on the ram 1500 rebel!
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Dude...I have TTC1211'S...LUV them!! I'm swapping those out for TTC1223. Designed for constant load...like slide in campers. Raises ass end 2-3inches or above stock unloaded.
I like this unit instruction. I have a hemi custom lower truck. Im removing and cutting the rear lowered spring a couple inches.
i had that same paint chipping on the top of the axle on my brand new 18 ram. I had to sand it down and undercoat it
Thanks for the heads up! Any idea what it was rubbing on?
really not to sure because i never took it off road before i noticed it. I think its maybe a factory thing where it was painted really thin in that area
@@leftcoastoverland8750 btw how are those springs ridding? have you drove it without load on them?
Garrett Bratten I have a feeling it also could have come from the transport truck that delivered the vehicle to the dealership... they may have used chains on the axle to tie it to the deck of the truck.
As far as driving with the tuff truck springs unloaded, I haven't yet. The camper is a full time setup for me on the truck right now. It does a pretty good job with the load. Not quite back to factory ride height, but close.
Great video, glad I found it. I have a 2012 Ram 1500 with a leveling kit in it. As soon as I put anyl weight in the bed, 200+lbs it starts to sag and only gets worse the more weight I put in it. Probably wouldn't be as bad if it wasn't leveled. I contacted Tufftruck, told them my issue and they suggested those exact same springs. Looks like they worked as promised.
I’m looking to do this kit as well for my truck, I do already have upgraded shocks but would I have to replace those for the lift the coils would give ?
Not sure, they’re an easy install spring with 50% more stiffness, which in reality after having had them in for several years I would have preferred to just installed some helper air bags.
That being said, they worked fine, and as you can see in the picture they’re not as tall as the stock spring, so they don’t really “lift” the truck. Maybe a slight amount since they’re stiffer when the bed is unloaded. But it’s negligible.
Stock shock absorbers should fit fine.
So, since the new spring’s overall length is shorter by what appears to be about 1.5 inches I’d be on the lookout off road. Extreme articulation may allow the decompressed spring to drop out. The shocks will have enough droop to allow it. But I doubt you’ll be doing that extreme of obstacles with a house on the back. Hahaha
Definitely something I'll keep in mind as I build my bravery and take the truck&camper on more rugged tracks!
Thanks for the solid input! I appreciate the support 💪🏻💪🏻
I was wondering. It seems like it would have been better to get your truck with the factory air suspension to handle that extra weight. Am I wrong about that.
Knightwing4 I had initially thought the same, however the payload on the truck with the air suspension and the truck I have was the same when I'd compared the two. So I figured for longevity and simplicity I'd go with the non air ride version.
So far I'm very happy about that.
Did you have to change out the top isolator with the ram classic trucks or did the isolators that came on the truck worked out for you? Thanks
I kept the stock isolator, it was probably a bit undersized, by a few millimeters, but it was snuggly held in place by the spring.
LEFT COAST OVERLAND Awesome, I just ordered the same set you have. I have the same truck 2020 though and was having an issue with the tongue weight on my toy hauler, it really sagged the rear end. The truck has zero issues pulling the toy hauler, plenty of power to pull it but that tongue weight was too much. Thank you for the information as it was so hard find information for our new trucks.
Did you need new rear coil isolators or use the ones from the original coil?
Used the OEM ones
Did you end up compressing the old springs to get them out or were you able to just by disconnecting the sway bar? Sorry if I missed that.
Yeah sorry about the way the video got shot, I was doing it one handed, and in the dark. So it didn’t get covered. My technique was to compress the springs enough with a spring compression tool to get them to come out of the mounts on the frame and axle. They slid right out. Then the same for the new spring. It was compressed to a manageable size and slid right in, then uncompressed in place.
@@leftcoastoverland8750 appreciate the reply. That just happens sometimes when you're trying to work and document. Now I know to go rent a set of compressors ahead of time. Thanks.
Did you measure the height of the top of the center rear wheel wells before and after? If so what was the difference? Cheers.
I didn’t measure it officially, but there is a noticeable difference. Especially with the camper off, and the springs unladen, it’s probably 1.5-2” taller in the back now because of it. Which gives the truck an aggressive looking stance at the front, but also negatively affects gas mileage.
Sofar so good though, the truck handles the camper no problem!
Did you get an alignment after this? Can’t find anything to tell me if I will need one or not.
No, alignment wasn’t needed. After 2 years I still have regular wear on my tires.
@@leftcoastoverland8750 awesome, thank you!
What were the part number for the coil springs. I have been looking at them also but they make 2 different 50percent stiffer springs.1223 and the 1211 .
Nathan Kern 1211
@@leftcoastoverland8750 okay thanks. How do you like them and are they working out ride wise and sag with the camper and other loads.
Nathan Kern so far so good, they work pretty well with the weight of the camper without needing airbags, I’ve currently got the camper off the truck, and I like the stance of it better with the back suspension slightly higher than the front.
@@leftcoastoverland8750 any issues with the rear on roughly terrain???
@@Unknown-485 nope
I thought new Ram Rebel had airbags that could level 1500 pounds in the bed and keep you level?
Right, the Ram Rebel came standard with factory air shocks. Until 2019. It's now an option, which I decided to opt out on due to complexity in the system.
What is your camper weight? Interested in these for my 2020 ram.
Found it... ~1550 dry, not too bad! I'm looking at a 1380lb tongue weight 5th wheel. So these springs would be nice!
Yeah the palomino HS650 dry weight is 1550 Lbs. With a full tank of water and propane I’m sure it’s right at the 1850 lb payload on the Ram 1500
@@leftcoastoverland8750 cool! good to know, the fifth wheel we are looking at would be 1650 pin weight if we fully load the trailer with 1900lbs of stuff. How is the unloaded ride? besides the height, any differences you notice? stability loaded? dirt/offroad feel loaded?
Fuel mileage suffered slightly, especially in town, but highway is almost what I had before the spring change.
Otherwise the ride still feels the same and it handles the same on and off road.
It’s a mild difference in height when unloaded.
@@leftcoastoverland8750 how did the springs change the fuel mileage?