TS16949 4877146ac Front Air Ride System Strut Assembly Dodge RAM 1500 2013-2018

Front Left
4877147AH, 4877147AB, 4877147AC
4877147AD, 4877147AE, 4877147AF
4877147AG

Front Right
4877146AH, 4877146AA, 4877146AB
4877146AC, 4877146AD, 4877146AE
4877146AF, 4877146AG
 
Applicable Vehicles
2020 Ram 1500 Classic 3.6L V6 - Flex, 5.7L V8 - Gas
2018 Ram 1500 3.0L V6 - Diesel, 3.6L V6 - Flex, 5.7L V8 - Gas
2017 Ram 1500 3.0L V6 - Diesel, 3.6L V6 - Flex, 5.7L V8 - Gas
2016 Ram 1500 3.0L V6 - Diesel, 3.6L V6 - Flex, 5.7L V8 - Gas
2015 Ram 1500 3.0L V6 - Diesel, 3.6L V6 - Flex, 5.7L V8 - Gas
2014 Ram 1500 3.0L V6 - Diesel, 3.6L V6 - Flex, 5.7L V8 - Gas
2013 Ram 1500 3.6L V6 - Flex, 4.7L V8 - Flex, 5.7L V8 - Gas

Features

What is an air suspension struts?

As a starting point, it is important to discuss what is air suspension and how does it differ from traditional suspension systems? The main difference between a traditional shock or strut is that they have a dampening mechanism set to a certain ride control feel while an air suspension system uses an air compressor in combination with air struts and suspension air bags to control the feel of the ride.

Air suspension has several advantages over traditional shocks and struts. The first is that the ride quality is often controlled by the driver of the vehicle. Therefore, if you want a softer ride you can set your air suspension system to deliver that and vice versa if you are looking for a stiffer, rougher ride. The second advantage is that you can control ride height, some systems are advanced in that they automatically control this for you. The final advantage of an air suspension system is weight management. If you load the back of your SUV with a large amount of groceries from the store, the air suspension system either automatically adjusts to handle it or you can manually adjust it. For traditional shocks and struts the level of rebound is set and therefore no matter what the weight of your load is, you have to stick with it. This often creates a sagging rear end when carrying a heavy load.

While an air suspension system is more complex, the advantages are clear. The system is comprised of a central air suspension compressor as well as air struts within an air bag at each wheel. The air compressor pressurised the air struts as needed to control the feel. Other components can be seen in the diagram above, all of which are mainly air lines to transfer pressure and driers (filter) to complete the system.