Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Trailer

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I am purchasing a 1/2 ton towable5th wheel camper with a pin weight of 1128# and a slider hitch at 150# . I have a 2011 GMC Sierra extended cab with a 6 1/2 foot box with a payload rating of 1596#. I know I am close to the max weight and would like to have some extra protection that I wont get sag and have some added stability. What products do you have that I can use with a fifth wheel hitch. I was hoping for the super springs but not sure I will have clearance with the frame bracket for the hitch. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

asked by: Joseph T

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We have a SuperSprings kit that is confirmed as a fit for your 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. For that you would want the part # SSA5MTKT. This will give you additional suspension support when you are towing your fifth wheel trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If a 1000 lb round bale is the heaviest thing you'll haul in the truck bed, I'd recommend going with the SumoSprings #SS95MR that you'd looked at, which would provide you a little bit of leeway in case the bales vary in weight…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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The main difference between a Class III hitch and a Class IV hitch is the capacities they set for the hitches. Class III hitches are rated for up to 6,000 lbs GTW with 600 lbs TW whereas a Class IV is rated for up to 12,000 lbs GTW and 1,000 TW. For…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 8

Personally I wouldn't go with Timbren's for your needs. They're essentially rubber bump stops that prevent your suspension from flexing when weights placed on the rear of your Canyon. The major issue with them is comfortability when you…

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Answer 9

Though safety chains to do not come with a Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter such as RP94623 they are available by using the Tow Ready Safety Chain Kit #49150. If you look at the accompanying photo you can see exactly…

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Answer 10

According to RoadActive Suspension the spring rate for the standard kit #RAS3611-S is 2,400 lbs. For the heavy duty #RAS3611-SHD it is 3,600 lbs. The heavy duty #RAS3611-SLHD is the same but only designed to fit if you have factory top overload…

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Answer 11

The diameter of it is a pretty good way to determine the capacity. - 1,000-lb - 2,000-lb Axles: 1-1/2 inch - 1-3/4 inch diameter - 3,500-lb Axles: 2-3/8 inch diameter - 6,000-lb - 7,200-lb Axles: 3 inch diameter - 8,000-lb Axles: 3-1/2 inch diameter…

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Answer 12

Although both the #LM67048 and the #14125A bearings might have the same inner diameter of 1.25 inches, they aren't interchangeable. Both bearings are compatible with a different race or bearing cone. The races have a different outside diameter,…

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