Troubleshooting Vehicle Suspension that Still Sags After Weight Distribution is Installed

Question:

I have installed the wd as per instructions my 2003 yukon xl and the rear end still sags 3 inches. Is there a way to make adjustments to help Balance it out the the 1-2 inches range.

asked by: Kyle

Expert Reply:

If a vehicle is still sagging in the rear after a weight distribution system has been installed that means that the system either wasn't set up properly with the correct amount of spring bar tension or that the system you are using isn't rated high enough for the tongue weight of the loaded trailer. You should note that any weight behind the rear axle of the vehicle will have to be considered as tongue weight.

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.

expert reply by: Jameson C