Lowering a 2017 RAM 2500

I am hoping this is an appropriate question in the right area. I am not like most that want to lift my 2 wheel drive 2017 RAM 2500 Laramie with the 6.4 HEMI. I want to mildly lower it. I use it primarily for towing a 5th wheel RV. My previous ride (an F150, please forgive me, I did do the right thing buying the RAM) was lowered and pulled a travel trailer excellently when everyone was saying I couldn't tow with a lower truck. The RAM sits higher than I really like so I would like to do a 2/3 or 2/4 lowering. I would then add an Air Lift bags in the rear springs to level the truck (as necessary) when I tow. The RAM has the all coil suspension that looks like there should be no problem lowering it, however, I can't seem to find anywhere to buy coils to lower it. I have found a rear bag kit from Kelderman for the rear that replaces the rear coils and they reference an upcoming front system but I would prefer to keep the truck all coil sprung because of cost and keeping it closer to original. I thought about contacting coil manufacturers to see if I could get a custom set of coils manufactured with the same spring rates as OEM for the RAM but just shorter for the drop I want. I have read on RV Forums that I am not the only one interested in doing this, however, no one seems to have pursued this very hard, just looked in the usual places and concluded no way, no one is producing parts to do this. I would also appreciate any input on what to be cautious of such as pinion angle, alignments, etc. Just thought I would ask this great and informative MOPAR community to see if I can hopefully find a solution to my dropping this great truck I special ordered and have driven and towed with since Nov 1, 2016. Sorry for the long input to a simple question. Thanks in advance for any help or guidance.

Great question.

I'm not too up to speed on the 4 Gens, but you should be able to just go with 2wd suspension (whether that be coils or leaves?) in the back with zero isssues.

The front, I would find the stiffest springs from Mopar (ask for diesel spec with snow-plow prep package) and cut them down until you get the height you want.

Find a 2wd 2500 on a lot near you and take a tape measure and paper/pen.

On a new truck like yours, it is best to use what the factory has available instead of that aftermarket junk.

2wd 2500:

Question: is yours a diesel?

Sorry for my somewhat poorly worded original post. I just edited it for clarity. My RAM is 2 wheel drive with the 6.4 HEMI. I am very pleased the way it handles and pulls my 12,000 LB 5th wheel. I did not want the 4 wheel drive (never have had a need for 4 wheel and couldn't justify the cost). I opted for the sure grip 3.73 rear instead. I also decided the same on going diesel. Couldn't justify need or cost so that's why I went with the 6.4 vs the 5.7 HEMI. Thanks for your replies and I hope to see more that may steer me to what I am looking for.

Have you tried Belltech? Did find this. Maybe you could contact them and see if they have what you need. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crown-Suspension...-/191059849529?

I just purchased a 2017 4WD 2500 and it sits about 3" higher than my old 1500 but it "feels" like 6". I'm 5-10 and have to jump down to get outta the truck. The running boards almost seem useless. The are so close to the bottom of the door that theres no sense even stepping on them.

I too had considered air bag suspension to be able to lower the truck. Thought I was the only one wanting to do this

Nice truck otherwise. Mine is a 6.4 gas with 4.10 gears. I've only used it to pull a 3000lb cargo trailer and I barely noticed it was connected. I have a 7000lb trailer but am going to get a 10,000lb soon and needed more of a truck for safety factor. The 1500 just felt unsafe loaded with people, stuff in the bed and a 7000lb trailer.

I have a 2016 Ram, 2WD with the 3.0 diesel and pull a 6100 lb. travel trailer. I love it. For me personally, I like the height for visibility reasons but, one unrelated problem I have had is that with the load distribution / anti sway hitch, the ball and trailer hitch are above the height of the tailgate in its "down" or open position. This creates some problems when I want to get to something in the bed while the trailer is hooked up. If I was considering lowering the truck, the trailer height in relation to the tailgate height would be worse given that I would need to raise the trailer ball height to maintain a level trailer.

- EM

I've also been wanting lowering coils for my Ram 2500, although it's a 4x4 Cummins. Mainly used for summer towing, rarely hits snow.
Hopefully a spring company will realize a need for these coils, not everyone needs the truck so high.

2500 discussion here.... not the 1500 with the "soccer mom" diesel. working on those abortions there is no way in L I'll ever own one.