Hi,I own a 2007 Chevy Classic, 2500 HD Allison Duramax, 6.6L V8 Turbo, with full tow package, 3.73 rear axel ratio, short bed, extended cab - towing capacity for a 5th wheel/gooseneck is 15,400lb. I am towing 5thwheel and goosneck horse trailer, both around 12,500 GVWR, and have in general no problems. I was still wondering if I can improve safety and stability, and maybe even have a smoother ride with upgrades like:Ride-Rite air bag helper springs?Air Cell load support kit?stronger struts?Added spring leafs?Performance enhacing custom tune like "balck bear"?Anything else recommended?Thanks a lot Sabine

You have an '07 LBZ 6.6 with Allison 6 speed. The dream combo. Don't mess with it. Fuss with your suspension,tires or such, just not the driveline.

Bilstein shocks first. Or second, you could sell it to me!!!

Greene728 wrote:Bilstein shocks first. Or second, you could sell it to me!!!I agree with the bilsteins. made a big difference even when new with my 04 and also my 2015Second, maybe the torqlift stabilloads. gets you on the helper springs all the time.two easy and reasonably inexpensive updates that likely will be worthwhile.had both on the 04.5 and have both on the 2015. Both do a great job at a reasonable price and easy to install.

ktmrfs wrote:Second, maybe the torqlift stabilloads. gets you on the helper springs all the time.Torklift Stableloads is my vote.

Look into Air Lift air bags. I have em on my '05 3500 mainly to help with the road bounce when I pulled a TT. Actually, they helped the ride when not towing too.

How to improve towing for 2007 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax

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edatlanta
Explorer II
Jan 07, 2016
SDcampowneroperator wrote:
You have an '07 LBZ 6.6 with Allison 6 speed. The dream combo. Don't mess with it. Fuss with your suspension,tires or such, just not the driveline.

Mine is an 2006 LBZ and I'm not touching it EVER! I get 12.0-12.3 mpg towing my 5'er. ENUF said!
1971duster340
Explorer
Jan 07, 2016
Look into Air Lift air bags. I have em on my '05 3500 mainly to help with the road bounce when I pulled a TT. Actually, they helped the ride when not towing too.
deltabravo
Nomad
Jan 07, 2016
ktmrfs wrote:
Second, maybe the torqlift stabilloads. gets you on the helper springs all the time.

Torklift Stableloads is my vote.
ktmrfs
Explorer III
Jan 07, 2016
Greene728 wrote:
Bilstein shocks first. Or second, you could sell it to me!!!

I agree with the bilsteins. made a big difference even when new with my 04 and also my 2015

Second, maybe the torqlift stabilloads. gets you on the helper springs all the time.

two easy and reasonably inexpensive updates that likely will be worthwhile.

had both on the 04.5 and have both on the 2015. Both do a great job at a reasonable price and easy to install.
Greene728
Explorer
Jan 07, 2016
Bilstein shocks first. Or second, you could sell it to me!!!
SDcampowneroper
Explorer
Jan 07, 2016
You have an '07 LBZ 6.6 with Allison 6 speed. The dream combo. Don't mess with it. Fuss with your suspension,tires or such, just not the driveline.

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