2500HD ride
I have a 2012 2500 HD Cummins Diesel GMC and tow a 10,000 lb bumper pull. I have added two leaf springs on each side of truck. What can I do to improve the bumpy ride while towing the trailer?
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- Sounds as if you were trying to mitigate sag by adding an extra set of leafs and created a stiffer ride.
With only a 1200# tounge "roughly", a properly setup WDH with properly rated trunnion bars would transfer some weight to the front axle and take the sag out of the rear.
I'd remove the added leafs and put my money on a reputable WDH before any other alterations. Les Steward wrote:
I have a 2012 2500 HD Cummins Diesel GMC and tow a 10,000 lb bumper pull. I have added two leaf springs on each side of truck. What can I do to improve the bumpy ride while towing the trailer?
Switch back to a Duramax, remove the extra leaf springs.- Thanks guys! This will really help...Obviously I need some serious help ! Thanks again!
- My trailer and truck are almost identical to yours. Get rid of the extra leaf springs. I assume you already have a wd hitch.
I added 4 good shocks, absolutely the first step. I then added some things called stable loads. They basically engage the overload springs. And the biggest improvement was a gen-y hitch coupler. I separates the truck and trailer by inserting a vertical pivot point. They are incredibly heavy but they work. A road near my house that I had to slow to 40 I can now run at 60. My neck no longer aches after driving 30 minutes.
It’s well worth the money and weight, IMO! Les Steward wrote:
Thanks guys! This will really help...Obviously I need some serious help ! Thanks again!
Les, you’ve obviously taken a bit of ribbing for your post. And some( me included) thought it was maybe a spam post.
So, yes, you don’t really explain much in your post/question, but in general, a 10klb TT will not need any suspension enhancements on the truck. Maybe a bit if you’re towing it weight carrying on the hitch and no weight distribution.
If you’re using a wdh even remotely correctly, you have too stiff of a rear suspension for the load. (Other things like weight in the truck bed notwithstanding)
Analyze why you added the helper springs and decide if they are needed.
Likely answer is they are not and removing them and letting the trucks suspension do the work like it should will result in a better more compliant ride.
