2009 Dodge Ram Upgrades - Slammed Elegance

Replacing the rear coil springs, Ride Tech tapered ShockWave air springs were installed between the rear axle housing and framerails.

Ride Tech rear antisway bar endlinks were installed to the factory rear sway bar for added control of rear body roll.

Both Ride Tech tapered air springs received 90-degree fittings and 1/4-inch diameter airlines. Each air line was run inside the Dodge's framerails to ensure years of safe driving.

The rear Ride Tech Pro Level ride height sensors were mounted to the rear framerails and linked to the rear lower four-link bars.

Here is an overall representation of the Ride Tech rear air suspension after the new extended sway bar end links were installed.

The Ride PRO E3 ECU is the brain of the Ride Tech air system. To eliminate any outside elements like moisture and dust the ECU was located in the cab's rear floor storage compartment. The storage compartment also allows for easy access. It is also a good idea not to mount the ECU close to the compressors. The compressors electric motors can cause interference that may affect the air pressure pre-set function.

The air lines and ECU electronic wires were sorted, labeled, then routed accordingly through the framerails to keep the wires and lines protected.

The Ride Tech ECU and compressor power leads were wired through a relay and 10-, 20-amp fuses to constant power and the ignition located at factory fuse box in the engine compartment.

This new cavity received a custom-fabricated sub-frame for the Ride Tech air tanks, Viair compressors, and valve/solenoid manifold.

A pair of Ride Tech Viair 400C onboard compressors deliver a maximum 150 psi each and with both compressors working in conjunction, the air in the tank will be quickly replenished.