Towing with Chevy Avalanche will it be safe?
It seems the more I research this topic, the more confused I get. here's the rundown: 2004 Chevy Avalanche 1500 4WD Curb weight 5700 lbs GVWR 7,000 looking to get a LivinLite Bearcat 16fk w...
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Any downward force behind the vehicles rear axle increases weight on the rear axle and decreases weight on the front axle. Rear suspension aids such ar air bags, overload springs, and Timbrens do not change that. A WDH is designed to restore a percentage of weight lost on the front axle and decrease the weight on the rear axle. For example:
1000 pound trailer TW just dropped on a ball mount might:
Add 1400 pounds to the rear axle weight
Remove 400 pounds from the front axle weight
Increasing truck rear spring rate does not change the above, but will affect truck stance/rake.
Using and adjusting a WDH such that 100% of front axle weight is restored would end up:
Add 800 pounds to truck rear axle
Front axle same as no trailer
Add 200 pounds to trailer axles
You decide which is preferred.
1000 pound trailer TW just dropped on a ball mount might:
Add 1400 pounds to the rear axle weight
Remove 400 pounds from the front axle weight
Increasing truck rear spring rate does not change the above, but will affect truck stance/rake.
Using and adjusting a WDH such that 100% of front axle weight is restored would end up:
Add 800 pounds to truck rear axle
Front axle same as no trailer
Add 200 pounds to trailer axles
You decide which is preferred.
