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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APT wrote:
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.
Not talking about sag here, but ride quality, what I call "wallowing".
My truck didn't sag with the WDH properly set up, but still wallowed. Even with the RAS and all, it still wallows a bit. But never any sag with the WDH in place.
But trucks are different. My previous little Toyota Tacoma had a much, much stiffer suspension, but a much lower payload too. (Makes you wonder). It didn't need any suspension mods at all on that one, and it rode very well with the old trailer and WDH. But it was a real neck-breaker when unloaded and was always 300-500# over GVWR when towing, so we ditched it for the F150. Now I'm under all my weight ratings but don't like the ride when loaded. You can't win ...
