Leaf-Spring Shackles

kaiserrw wrote:
Jandsa - It depends on what you mean by "smoother ride"; not to sound ignorant on my part. If your truck is hitting the bump stops/overload stop then timbrens, air bags, etc. would help. If your truck is "doing the porpoise" when going over bumps/concrete highway joints/etc, then your better option may be to look at a hitch and/or pinbox that have integrated shocks/air bag.

In 2003 I pulled a new 28' 5er with Chevy 2500HD one time before installing a TrailAir pinbox that made night/day difference. Also installed truck air springs to level the truck, but the pinbox is what gave the "ride" results.

Just a thought. If you already have this equipment, then ..... never mind!

Really not the best solution! Usually the issue with less than a smooth ride is something wrong with the set up of the TV or 5er. The Air pin box will reduce the shock you feel in the TV, but the 5er is still bouncing around.

Mentioned before Bilstein's on the TV, and bags if you need to overcome squat.

Then look at the 5er.
#1. Pin weight, while as low as 15 percent is stated to be OK, you will find 20 percent and greater will smooth the ride well. If FW tank is forward of the axle, run with it full.

#2. Is the 5er level when towing? The closer to level the better. Many was to get there 6" of rail clearance is enough, then still way off flip axles, or add sub-frame.

#3. install shocks on the 5er, this will reduce the multi cycle bounce and smooth the ride.

Now if you still feel you want a smother ride get an air pin box, or Mor-ride pin box,

One should not need an Air Pin box on a 28' 5er.