Air bags needed for GMC 3500?
I just purchased a new GMC 3500 and am wondering if I will need to install air bags to keep the rear springs from sagging when towing my fiver. It has a weight of approx 3000 lbs on the hitch. John...
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ksss wrote:
There are two options with the 3500 (assuming SRW)a 10K and 10,8K. If you have the 10K you could likely add the additional leafs on the helpers (I believe) for the additional capacity. This would give you actually increased capacity without the airbags. I have the 10800 option on mine, I am not sure how much weight I am putting on the gooseneck trailer hitch, but I am running at just a couple hundred pounds under 30K combined. I get some compression but nothing to be concerned about. Handles the weight very well.
There has only been two gvwr for the 3500HD srw GM trucks built after 2011. 6L gas = 10800, 6.6L diesel = 11500.
OP, your truck will handle that weight just fine. Enjoy!
