I have an 01 Chev EC 3500 DRW and just bought a 94 Lance 990. I haven't weighed it yet, but it has to be at least 3300 lbs empty according to the original paperwork. It appears to sit fairly level and doesn't feel too bad riding back there, but … it maybe just me, but it feels like a little more pressure on the front axle is in order. O/loads top and bottom are engaged. Top appear to be only making contact. Truck has always been a TT dragger, so not much super heavy use of the spring capacity. I have read about the Stable Loads, and have emailed them this weekend asking if their product can help (per their claims) if I am already engaging the o/loads. I have a set of air bags from my previous truck (not installed them yet, wasn't planning to) and on this forum, a number of users say Stable Loads over a/bags. Perhaps, I just need to run it a while as is and get a better feel for it. Anyone go through the same?

yes they will help.They will engage the overloads sooner and there will be less squat.

Welcome from Alaska, left Utah 35 years ago and never looked back!Stable loads were my first addition, transferred over from the previous truck a SRW, hands down the best most useful cost effective mod period. Empty they keep the over loads from the empty banging and loaded they cause the spring pack to work that much more effectively, engaging them earlier.Also have airbags which I feel offers a greater range of adjustment as well as provide some dampening effect to the heavily sprung rear end. I don't really need them but I'm glad I have them, with the heavy camper loaded I'll have 15 to 20 psi in them.I see they have lower stable loads now which engage the heavy bottom spring. I may try them also, again for the adjustability.

How much distance do you have between the upper secondaries (overloads) with no load in the bed? Springs have a 'rate' and leaf springs especially have a graduated rate as you compress them and they resist more. If you have at least 3" of space between the springs and the upper stops, S.L.'s will help. Adding another upper overload springs will also help if you are carrying a heavy load, i.e.: at least a 4000 pound payload, which yours will surely surpass. Short of completely replacing your springs with a higher spring rate set, S.L.'s, or a facimile will be the best bang for your buck.jefe de doble tracion

Yes, they will help. Like other said, they were the most useful (and inexpensive) suspension mod I did.Sure wish I'd have done them before airbags.Airbags are mostly all hype, and very little benefit on my truck.09 Chevy 3500HD Dually.

I don't have a dog in the fight but just curious how engaging the overloads sooner transfers weight to the front axle?

Will Stable Loads help with o/loads already engaged

deltabravo
Nomad
Sep 29, 2014
Yes, they will help. Like other said, they were the most useful (and inexpensive) suspension mod I did.
Sure wish I'd have done them before airbags.
Airbags are mostly all hype, and very little benefit on my truck.
09 Chevy 3500HD Dually.
jefe_4x4
Explorer
Sep 29, 2014
How much distance do you have between the upper secondaries (overloads) with no load in the bed? Springs have a 'rate' and leaf springs especially have a graduated rate as you compress them and they resist more. If you have at least 3" of space between the springs and the upper stops, S.L.'s will help. Adding another upper overload springs will also help if you are carrying a heavy load, i.e.: at least a 4000 pound payload, which yours will surely surpass. Short of completely replacing your springs with a higher spring rate set, S.L.'s, or a facimile will be the best bang for your buck.
jefe de doble tracion
2manydogs
Explorer
Sep 29, 2014
Welcome from Alaska, left Utah 35 years ago and never looked back!
Stable loads were my first addition, transferred over from the previous truck a SRW, hands down the best most useful cost effective mod period. Empty they keep the over loads from the empty banging and loaded they cause the spring pack to work that much more effectively, engaging them earlier.
Also have airbags which I feel offers a greater range of adjustment as well as provide some dampening effect to the heavily sprung rear end. I don't really need them but I'm glad I have them, with the heavy camper loaded I'll have 15 to 20 psi in them.
I see they have lower stable loads now which engage the heavy bottom spring. I may try them also, again for the adjustability.
Farmerjon
Explorer
Sep 29, 2014
yes they will help.
They will engage the overloads sooner and there will be less squat.

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