Rear Suspension Enhancement To Prevent Bottoming Out On a Lowered 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Hi i was wondering if these helper air suspension kits will work on my lowered 2016 silverado. I have a flip kit on the rear which lowered the vehicle about 6 inches. I bottom out sometimes when i have a heavier load and when i hit big dips at higher speeds. I am looking for a way to keep the rear suspension from bottoming out so easily. I no longer have the bump stops on the frame they where removed after installation of flip kit.

asked by: Bryan B

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I only have one possible option that will work with your lowered 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Bags # AL88204 and most other systems require the vehicle to be at factory ride height.

The TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade Stainless Steel # TLA7310S or Black # TLA7310 are designed to fit between the spring pack and the lower overload spring. By eliminating the space between these springs it limits how far the suspension will travel and help prevent you from bottoming out.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I had the #TLA7310S pulled from stock, and found that the thickness of the spacers that sit between the lower overload spring and the bottom of the spring pack is 7/8 of an inch which is the same for the fronts and rears. I've linked to an…

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Answer 2

We measured the TorkLift StableLoad #TLA7310S and found that from the center of the mounting hole to the furthest edge is 3-5/8 inches on one side, and 2-1/8 inches on the other side. To determine if the StableLoad will clear your Quadrasteer…

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Answer 3

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

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Answer 7

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Rear Suspension Enhancement To Prevent Bottoming Out On a Lowered 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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