Expert Answers about Chevrolet Vehicle Suspension
- Suspension Enhancements And Weigh Distribution System For 2017 Lexus GX460
- I have a solution for your towing needs, however, there are currently no air suspension options for your 2017 Lexus GX460.
If you are wanting to extend the life of your vehicle's suspension and reduce body roll, I would look into rear suspension enhancement.
I recommend the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TTORSEQ. The hollow rubber springs sit above the rear axle to help level your vehicle and absorb shock, providing a much safer and more stable ride when hauling heavy loads....
view full answer... - Why Does My Truck Still Have Sag After Using a WDS
- You don't need the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System # TFR150RB, it sounds like you just need to adjust the head on your WDS so that more of the weight gets distributed to the front of your truck.
It is worth noting that the Raptor models are not really meant for towing - this is due to the softer off-road style suspension which is designed for more travel than standard suspension.
I have also included a video below that shows you how to adjust the head on your WDS as well.
view full answer... - Best Way to Improve Suspension Quality on 2017 Grand Design Reflection 29RS
- Hey Tom, so going with a different leaf spring that has a different amount of leaves will not change the bouncing you mentioned. The best way to stop that would be to add shocks to the suspension which will slow down the up and down movement.
Now with that said the absolute best solution would be the Roadmaster Comfort Ride system part # RM-2460-2560. This replaces the entire suspension setup and will give the trailer essentially vehicle suspension that will be much smoother and won't...
view full answer... - Recommended Suspension Enhancement for a 2008 GMC C5500 Motorhome
- Steve, it sounds like you could benefit big time from a steering stabilizer # RM73RR if your GVWR is above 22,000, or # RM36RR if it's 22,000 or less.
This is not going to work with your OEM suspension so you'd have to remove the factory one, but it is going to help keep your steering tight and prevent it from wandering all over the road. You're also going to need the mounting kit # RM-RBK5 to actually mount it to your vehicle.
To further improve your suspension, you can also add a...
view full answer... - Will Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs Increase Weight Capacity of 2023 Nissan Rogue
- Great question, Mike!
The Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs # AL43WQ will help support the OEM suspension on your 2023 Nissan Rogue but they won't increase the tongue weight capacity for your vehicle - this is the case for every suspension enhancement for any vehicle.
The only time I've ever seen a vehicle with the option to increase the weight capacity is when a "tow package" can be added, which in turn gives the vehicle more durability. You'll have to reach out to Nissan to see if there...
view full answer... - How Is Spring Bar Tension Set Up with Trailer Weight Distribution System
- Hey John, so the correct amount of spring bar tension will be based on the trailer's tongue weight and how it affects the suspension of your Nissan Frontier. Every WD system is a little different but what it comes down to typically is measuring the amount of suspension sag the vehicle has with the tongue weight of the trailer on the hitch ball and then adjusting the spring bars until the rear suspension sits at the same height it did before the trailer was put on the hitch ball.
view full answer... - Can Suspension Enhancement Be Added to a 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid for Towing a Trailer
- Thanks for reaching out, Peter!
The best option for help your 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid towing setup to stay level is by using a weight distribution system like the Blue Ox TrackPro # BLU47FR rated for a 600 lbs - 800 lbs tongue weight range.
I checked with all of our suspension enhancement manufacturers and unfortunately none of them have a kit designed to fit your vehicle.
view full answer... - Will The Firestone Air Bags F2709 Fit A 2024 GMC 2500 AT4X With Factory Suspension Lift?
- Hey Tim, the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F2709 will indeed fit your 2024 GMC 2500 AT4X with a factory suspension lift. You will likely need to use a spacer kit to compensate for the lift, depending on the amount of lift.
For example, the Lift Spacers # F2366 are for vehicles with a 2" lift and with 7.5" to 8.5" between upper and lower brackets. Based on what I could find online the AT4X has a 1.5" factory lift, meaning the # F2366 will be exactly what...
view full answer... - Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 with Bed Camper
- Hey Dave, so I am not sure who you talked to but I definitely would not recommend the severe service Timbren kit for your 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 since it's going to make the ride quality really rough.
Instead I would recommend the Roadactive kit part # RAS54FR which gives you easily adjustable suspension support but unlike other options it actually improves ride quality loaded and unloaded
view full answer... - Suspension Enhancement For A 2018 GMC Savana 3500 RWD Dually Box Van
- We do have a potential option for you, but the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 # AL88205 is only going to fit vehicles with a fully boxed frame, so if your 2018 GMC Savanna 3500 is a van they are not going to fit.
Since there is no air bag kit available, we recommend the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TGMRG35. These are rubber jounce-style springs that will sit above the axle and help reduce sagging and absorb shock. The springs themselves have a 3,600 lb capacity and they are...
view full answer... - Why Can't Saris MHS be Used at Rear of 5th Wheel Trailer
- RVs in general have a much rougher ride quality than vehicles due to the less sophisticated suspension (mostly trailer) but also the much longer length between the rear axle of the motorhome and the rear bumper. This exaggerates the movement from bumps which puts an additional strain on the bike rack.
So fifth wheel trailers have the worse suspension and the increased length to bumper from axle which is why they have the harshest ride quality and the motorhomes only have one element of...
view full answer... - Availability of Suspension Enhancement for 2015 Chevy Express 3500 Cutaway
- Since you were looking at the # AL55FJ I'm assuming you want to add suspension enhancement to your 2015 Express 3500 Cutaway. There is a difference between the cargo van and the cutaway. The cutaway isn't an option in the vehicle styles but we do call out the products that fit the cutaway in the installation notes.
If you have a 159" wheelbase I recommend using the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-206-54. These have a weight capacity of 2,800 lbs and will help absorb road...
view full answer... - Replacing The Suspension On A 2006 Forest River Work And Play Enclosed Trailer
- Hi Craig,
When it comes to leaf spring suspensions the best practice is to measure the sizes of the components the manufacturer originally installed and replacing with same size components. If you start replacing items with different sizes then it throws everything else off and lead to a bind up.
Replacing the leaf springs with a higher capacity is definitely doable and we also offer kits for flipping the axle for increased ride height (2-3/8" axles # K71-384-00 or 3" axles # K71-385-00)....
view full answer... - SumoSprings Helper Springs For a 2023 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
- Yes, the Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs # CSS-1145R are confirmed to fit your 2023 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum. You should not have any issues for your warranty as it is a add on part and you are not modifying the vehicle components. You are simply helping to provide support to the rear coil springs. The only way you would void your warranty is if Toyota could prove the parts caused a failure or you tried to overload the capacities given from Toyota.
view full answer... - Why Are Drill Bits Included with 2022 Ford F-350 New TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade
- Thanks for reaching out, Bill!
I definitely see your concerns about the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade w Quick-Disconnect # TL89CR for your 2022 Ford F-350, but I hopefully I'll be able to put your mind at ease even though we don't currently have an installation video.
This kit is the same as the TorkLift part A7312S (we have to change our part numbers) which is why you're having trouble cross-referencing it, and the 2 drill bits and the template are used to make a 1/8" dimple...
view full answer... - Can The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler # CG Be Adjusted To Reduce Bounce?
- The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler # CG does only allow for up to 3/4" so while this will help with road shock it does not help as much with the trailer bounce. Depending on your LQ horse trailer you would be able help reduce the bouncing you are getting with some type of Jounce Springs # SS26MV on your trailer or your tow vehicle.
If you can send me some information about your tow vehicle and images of your trailer and the suspension I can help you determine...
view full answer... - Can A 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Tow A Rockwood GeoPro 15TB And Use A Weight Distribution Hitch
- Hey Allan,
The reason you can't use a weight distribution hitch (WDH) is because Toyota uses Unibody frames (2-piece frames) that can not handle the pressure that a weight distribution hitch would put on it and could end up damaging the frame. Your owner's manual should list your towing capacity but you can also just look up your vehicle's Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR) and subtract your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from it to determine the towing capacity.
Since...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Receiver for Towing With a 2015 Kia Cadenza
- I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12118 on your 2015 Kia Cadenza. This hitch has a tongue weight rating of 350lbs and 3,500lb trailer rating. You will want to ensure that you do not exceed the weight ratings given by the manufacturer for your vehicle. This will not require you to change your rear shocks. If your suspension is sagging you should check that the weight on the trailer is distributed properly across the trailer and you do not have to much tongue weight. You typically...
view full answer... - Can Roadactive Kit be Installed at Same Time as Air Bag Kit on 2023 Ford F-150
- Hey Josh, it's pretty hard to verify fit of two suspension enhancement kits on a vehicle as they weren't intended to be stacked like that. If you aren't happy with the air bag kit I would recommend removing it and installing the RAS kit part # RAS3611-YHD as this will give you the support you are looking for without negatively affecting ride quality. The RAS kits are known to actually improve ride quality loaded and unloaded as well as improve handling.
view full answer... - Recommended SumoSprings for a 2006 Tioga 31 Class C Motorhome
- Hey Jeffery, yeah the facets for the Ford E-series can be weird, but you basically have to plug in a "2006 Ford Van" in the fit-guide, and when you go to "Suspension Enhancement" you can select E-450 from there.
So with that being said, I recommend going with the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSF-106-47. These springs have a 1,000 lb weight capacity, will bolt right up to your frame, and is made in the USA.
These springs are going to give you a better ride with a decent amount...
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