btoops

I am going to purchase a new camper for my 2003 3500. I have heard two different opinions about how to prepare my truck for the load. The first is to put air bags on it with the Torklift Stableloads. The other opinion was to add the Stableloads with a rear anti sway bar. Any thoughts?

.boB

The two have different primary functions, so it depends on what you're looking for.

Air bags are kind of like helper springs, in that they add spring rate. But, they add spring rate all the time, not just in the corners. It will make the rear much stiffer. If you're going to be pushing the weight limits of the rear suspension, air bags would be a good idea. They will help control body roll to some extent, simply by increasing overall spring rate.

Sway bars tie both ends of the axle together through the frame. When sitting still or traveling in a straight line, they do not add spring rate, and will not harshen the ride. But in the corner, it will use the inside unsprung weight to balance the out the body roll. If you're going to be loaded well within the weight limits of the suspension/chassis, use the sway bar.