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dmax_ed
Explorer
Jun 10, 2015

suspension help

Hi all been a lurker for awhile. I have a bigfoot tc since 2006 used to carry it on a 2006 gmc 2500 used airbags, super spring overload upgraded tires to 285's loaded was at 11300 lbs. I decided to upgrade to a 2015 3500 chevy srw. The reason for swr is I do surf fishing and some beaches will not allow dwr. The camper sticker wt is 2600lbs.When I put the camper on the 3500 it does not come in contact with the upper overload springs, now the camper is not full yet. I don't believe when it's full that it will compress the springs much there still 1/2inch to make contact. Should I add sway bar or airbags or upper stable loads to help with the side to side movement
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  • Bedlam's avatar
    Bedlam
    Moderator
    Jun 10, 2015
    Start with the upper StableLoad Pads - They will help with any bounce you may have in the rear. If you need more sway control, add a stabilizer bar.
  • 17oaks's avatar
    17oaks
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2015
    There are 3 things that have a major impact:

    In no order

    1) Adjustable shocks, I use and have used Rancho RS9000XL for over 15 years and never an issue of any kind

    2) StableLoads

    3) Heavy Duty (Hellwig is what I have) Sway bar on the rear.

    That is all I have added to my '15 F 350 Dually truck and I haul 5000 lbs of Truck Camper and often pull a trailer or my Jeep.
  • dmax_ed's avatar
    dmax_ed
    Explorer
    Jun 11, 2015
    Thanks for the help,I am going to load it up with water and food for a weekend at the beach also I have a deck on the camper to hold generator and compressor, maybe with all of this plus fishing gear I can get some pressure on the overload springs to help with sway. I did more searching on this site and came up with 1st stable loads 2nd sway bar if I am not happy with the handling.

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