Does anybody know if the Outdoorsman models have anything different about the suspensions from other Ram 1500 models? As far as I know they are exactly the same as all other models with the exception of the rear shocks ("extra heavy duty" compared to just "heavy duty" on other models)

I am finding that, when unloaded, my Outdoorsman can be a little skiddish over bumps - that is to say, the back end tends to step sideways when you hit a bump (especially around a curve or on gravel roads). It can be quite drastic and sometimes tries to steer you straight into oncoming traffic. I have friends with 2013 Laramie 1500s (no air ride) and they have no such problems. I suspect the "extra heavy duty" shocks are causing this and I think that maybe switching them out for the standard "heavy duty" shocks might help.

Any opinions/advice would be appreciated!

 

I believe front and rear shocks are the only difference, same as the TRX4s. Gives you a bit stiffer suspension but it pays off when you're off road.

 

Same thing can happen on my SLT - its a pickup truck with nothing in the bed, every one I've ever owned has tended to "skip" a little bit when hitting a bump on a corner.

 

Cole,

In addition to the rear extra-heavy-duty shock absorbers, the Outdoorsman also has the anti-spin differential rear axle. If you are having concerns, speak with your selling dealer maybe try test driving a similar vehicle or a 1500 without the extra-heavy-duty shock absorbers before swapping out parts to see if you notice a difference.

 

Thanks for the response!

So the coil springs, linkages etc. are identical for all Ram 1500 models?

 

Cole,

No they will not all be identical because, for example, there are roughly 11 different springs that could be on a 2013 1500. It depends on the special features and options that the vehicle was built with such as, if the vehicle is 2WD or 4WD, the box size, ect.