Weight Distribution System Set-up and Tow Vehicle Height

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suspension enhancement for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Thanks for the photo and thorough explanation of what is happening with your Husky Centerline # HT32218. Since your truck and trailer are sitting within 1-2 inches of level you are good as long as you are comfortable driving. It sounds like you like having the tongue weight a little heavier for steering and that is fine. The tow vehicle having a 1/4 rise in the front isn't too bad and you won't lose much visually from the different angle of your head lights.

Because you are so close to level, you probably won't see much difference in adjusting the hitch head tilt or the brackets. If you want to reduce the sag on your rear and keep the tongue weight, you can add suspension enhancement to your truck to level it out, but that is only if you want to improve the ride and stability of your truck. If you feel good with what you have, you will be safe to do so.

I've attached some articles to further assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Scott

5/18/2018

suspension enhancement for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Jason S.

5/18/2018

Suspension enhancement helps your factory suspension to help support a heavy load, level your ride and minimize sway. I've attached a video of the many options available and how they help. For your specific application, I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle # SSR-209-40. These maintenance free helper springs mount where your factory load stops are and compress more as weight is added to support the load. You don't feel them engage much with an empty truck bed, but they will progressively help more and more as weight is added to support the weight without allowing the back of your vehicle to sag. This will keep your headlights from pointing up to the sky as you hit a bump and will also help absorb road shock for a smoother ride. The two springs work independently for reduced body roll on a turn and compensating for off center loads.

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Answer 1

The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-209-40 will not affect the ride much on your 20098 GMC Sierra 1500 when you are not towing or it is not under a load. It will create a bit of a stiffer ride so while you will likely notice it some, the…

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For a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 towing a 3,200 lb boat and trailer I'd go with the SumoSprings part #SSR-209-40 as it provides an additional 1,000 lbs of suspension support. I attached an install video for this as well. You might think that the…

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For your truck setup and trailer tongue weight of 700-lbs or less I would go with the 1000-lb Super Springs kit, part #SSR-209-40, which is the one you referenced in your question. These will engage with enough resistance to give you load support for…

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It isn't uncommon to have some space between the SuperSprings #SSR-209-40 and the strike plate they make contact with when under load. Many of the installations shown in the instructions, linked for reference, also show a gap. You can close that…

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You definitely can orient the offset brackets of the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-209-40 so that they fit better on your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. It will not cause any stress on your frame. I confirmed this with my contact at…

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The air helper springs I strongly recommend for your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 are the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-209-40 because they offer your truck the best combination of ride enhancement and durability. The SumoSprings will…

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The thin spacer that comes with the SumoSprings kit part #SSR-209-40 that you referenced is required. Not using it would cause the spring to not engage at the correct point in the suspension travel.

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Even though the Super Springs SumoSprings #SSR-610-40 will help to keep your 2016 Toyota Tacoma level while towing like a weight distribution system, they are meant to keep your Tacoma from experiencing too much wear and tear while under a load. They…

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In order to determine if you can use the SumoSprings #SSR-209-40 or not you will need to measure where your factory bump stomp sits and measure the distance between there and the axle. This particular #SSR-209-40 comes with a 1/2" spacer and is…

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The best cost-efficient suspension enhancement kit we offer for your 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 is the helper spring kit part #SSR-209-40 that you referenced. This will reduce the sag your suspension has and won't require any air pressure maintainence…

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For your 2004 Chevy Silverado that has a 2 inch lift your best option for suspension enhancement is the RoadActive Suspension kit part #RAS4611 which fits easily on trucks with lifts, provides the best adjustable suspension support, installs easily,…

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I have attached a link to the product page that lists the hitches we have available for your 2005 Silverado. You can use the drop down box to select the bed length at either 6-1/2 or 8 ft bed for a 2500 HD. None of the hitches we offer for a 2004…

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