overload shocks or helper springs??
Hello, 1999 GMC 1500 Sierra 8400lb towing capacity. Towing 2010 Jayflight 6500lbs. The truck is a 2wh drive so sits a bit low, currently stock shocks on it. I'd like to give just a smidge of lift ...
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I can agree to disagree. Every half ton towing a TT with WDH that is near the TV's GVWR and front axle returned to unhitched height settles 1-2" in the rear, looking quite level. So any more weight and it's overloaded. Shouldn't need more spring rate in the rear to "sag less". Shocks? Sure - every OEM shock I have read about sucks compared to a quality aftermarket. I towed with my prior half ton at 0-500 pounds over GVWR and never needed more suspension help. Always looked and towed great. Only about 5000 towing miles with it before we wanted to use an SUV instead of a pickup.
