What does "Rebel Suspension" mean on a Rebel 2500?

[miketx]

I can't figure it out.......and I've googled "Rebel Suspension" with no answers. Does it mean the Rebel 2500 has a Rebel "air suspension", or just offroad shocks/etc? I also know that the 2500 can have the rear leveling air suspension option also, so I'm trying to figure out what is going on. Ram should do a better job of explaining it.

 

[olyelr]

Its an aesthetics thing. Looks much more like a power wagon than a normal 2500.

 

[2wheelsor4]

I can't answer your question but I can say that I am very happy with my 2023 Rebel 2500 with factory air. I haven't had a chance to put the TT on it yet but I'm looking forward to it.

 

[miketx]

Update: I talked to a dealer configuration guy, and "Rebel Suspension" just means offroad shocks. The air suspension is extra.

 

[miketx]

I can't answer your question but I can say that I am very happy with my 2023 Rebel 2500 with factory air. I haven't had a chance to put the TT on it yet but I'm looking forward to it.

Good to hear. I have the air suspension on my Rebel 1500, and I think it's great....especially for towing (levels out the truck nicely, even with WDH). I'm curious...what is your payload rating on your 2500 Rebel? (the yellow/white sticker in the drivers door jam).

 

[olyelr]

Good to hear. I have the air suspension on my Rebel 1500, and I think it's great....especially for towing (levels out the truck nicely, even with WDH). I'm curious...what is your payload rating on your 2500 Rebel? (the yellow/white sticker in the drivers door jam).

Just to be clear, the full air suspension like what is on your half ton is not available for the 2500/3500. The 2500 gets bags only in the rear, and the 3500 gets bags in combination with leaf springs.

 

[miketx]

Just to be clear, the full air suspension like what is on your half ton is not available for the 2500/3500. The 2500 gets bags only in the rear, and the 3500 gets bags in combination with leaf springs.

Yup....I figured that out when trying to order a 2500 or 3500. And it seems pretty rare that folks order the rear air suspension at all, which surprises me. It's extremely handy when leveling a heavy trailer.

 

[olyelr]

Yup....I figured that out when trying to order a 2500 or 3500. And it seems pretty rare that folks order the rear air suspension at all, which surprises me. It's extremely handy when leveling a heavy trailer.

Yea, pretty handy feature for sure in my opinion.

 

[mccartyj]

I just bought a 2024 Rebel 2500. It seems that all Rebels are “Rebel/powerwagon”. Powerwagon is a package of options that include aesthetic options and more importantly a much different and softer suspension including detachable front sway bar much more suited to serious off roading. The power wagon suspension option also lowers the payload by about half. The window sticker on new cars will have listed either the Powerwagon suspension or the Rebel suspension. Very confusing and not one salesperson that I talked to knew much about. I opted for the non Powerwagon suspension as I will be carrying a camper. Powerwagon no good for this application. Hope this helps

 

[CanuckRam1313]

I just bought a 2024 Rebel 2500. It seems that all Rebels are “Rebel/powerwagon”. Powerwagon is a package of options that include aesthetic options and more importantly a much different and softer suspension including detachable front sway bar much more suited to serious off roading. The power wagon suspension option also lowers the payload by about half. The window sticker on new cars will have listed either the Powerwagon suspension or the Rebel suspension. Very confusing and not one salesperson that I talked to knew much about. I opted for the non Powerwagon suspension as I will be carrying a camper. Powerwagon no good for this application. Hope this helps

^^^^THIS!!!!!!!!

A thorough read on our Forum will net you results on the stock PW platform indicating that it's NOT intended for real TT and/or hauling purposes overall. This stock set up is factory sold for off-roading applications.

The PW platform is truly intended for "off road" applications, period!

If one is looking for a great 2500/3500 tower/hauler then do NOT go this route.

From my reading and experiences with close persons in my life that have 2500/3500 HD Rams that are recent builds, do NOT opt for the factory rear air ride level suspension systems.

If you are going to fully depend on the rear air ride to assist your daily tows/hauls in any manner... look at premium aftermarket rear air ride suspension aid kits.

NOT saying that the factory set up in some trucks has not been stellar, but many have had several issues with their 2500/3500 factory rear air ride levelling suspensions that could warrant one to look to premium aftermarket solutions as a better overall offering vs stock.

Just my $0.02