wjlapier wrote:
Thanks for the comments. We really like the truck a lot! I took it to a place that has sold us tires in the past and he quoted ~$750 to replace the shocks and torsion tool thing--I forgot its name, and alignment. The truck had a packet of papers in the center console that was from a Rancho leveling kit, so I'm thinking the previous owner had them installed. The guy who quoted me the $750 said he does the leveling for folks all the time. Heck, I never even knew this was something someone would do.
Just got off the phone with the guy at the shop and he said I need to purchase original torsion bar keys and new shocks. Alignment and labor and it all adds up quickly.
Just curious, does having the truck leveled do anything to the towing setup and experience? Would the trailer ( we now have a Grand Design Imagine 2600RB ) cause the rear of the truck to sag a bit? You know what I mean?
Does the $750 include the shocks? If not, pick up a set of OEMs off Rockauto for cheap:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/gmc,2018,sierra+3500,6.6l+v8+diesel+turbocharged,3439932,suspension,shock+absorber,7556The leveling kit removes the factory rake (pitch forward), and you're correct - it'll cause sag under a heavy load. Though on a trailer as light as yours, it won't be noticeable. If you ever upgrade to a 5th wheel though...
