EM_Hood
Nov 11, 2014Explorer
Frong suspension upgrades for GM, any experience?
Hi,
New member here with a 2006 2500 Chevy Duramax SRW with bags, sway bar, Rancho 9000xl, and soon to be installed stableloads (should have added the stable loads first :S )
I've noticed that my front lower arm bumps are shot and was thinking about any mods for offering a little less sag in the front with the camper on (~2300lbs when loaded 2006 810WS Adventurer, yes above GVWR, no not above axel or front/rear tire/wheel ratings).
One option would be tightening up the Torsion bars a little bit and getting an alignment, which I need one anyways so I may do this irregardless (probably only a .5 - 1".
Another option look like to add Timbren or similar for the front, but would the unloaded ride suffer as a result?
Also, if I went this route I may try out these and save some $ over the Timbren, does anyone have any experience with these on a Truck Camper rig? If so what was your impressions?
Buyers Auxiliary Suspension Fronthttp://www.amazon.com/Buyers-Products-Auxiliary-Suspension-TruckStar/dp/B002VMD9DK
It looks like mostly these are used in Truck snowplow set-ups but I'm assuming with a large aftermarket metal bumper, a Diesel engine and the camper weight, I'm easily exceeding a plow weight and could warrant a little extra help up there.
Thanks for the help!
Eric
New member here with a 2006 2500 Chevy Duramax SRW with bags, sway bar, Rancho 9000xl, and soon to be installed stableloads (should have added the stable loads first :S )
I've noticed that my front lower arm bumps are shot and was thinking about any mods for offering a little less sag in the front with the camper on (~2300lbs when loaded 2006 810WS Adventurer, yes above GVWR, no not above axel or front/rear tire/wheel ratings).
One option would be tightening up the Torsion bars a little bit and getting an alignment, which I need one anyways so I may do this irregardless (probably only a .5 - 1".
Another option look like to add Timbren or similar for the front, but would the unloaded ride suffer as a result?
Also, if I went this route I may try out these and save some $ over the Timbren, does anyone have any experience with these on a Truck Camper rig? If so what was your impressions?
Buyers Auxiliary Suspension Fronthttp://www.amazon.com/Buyers-Products-Auxiliary-Suspension-TruckStar/dp/B002VMD9DK
It looks like mostly these are used in Truck snowplow set-ups but I'm assuming with a large aftermarket metal bumper, a Diesel engine and the camper weight, I'm easily exceeding a plow weight and could warrant a little extra help up there.
Thanks for the help!
Eric