Will Airbags Work with a Gooseneck Hitch on a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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I have air lift part number 59565 on my 2016 silverado and I am wondering if there is a gooseneck hitch that will work with my truck. Thanks

asked by: Andrew

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Expert Reply:

I do have an airbag kit and gooseneck hitch that will work with one another on your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 but the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs part # AL59565 is not compatible with an in-bed hitch. Instead you will want to use a different set of airbags that will allow for the use of a gooseneck hitch like the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57204 for 5-1/2' and 6-1/2' beds or part # AL57211 for 8' beds.

The above LoadLifter 5000 system will then allow for the use of a gooseneck hitch like the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit part # BWGNRK1057 for 6-1/2' beds or part # BWGNRK1007 for 8' beds.

The B&W Turnoverball is actually considered to be one of the best hitches on the market. It doubles as a 5th wheel hitch with the correct adapter and has a 30,000 lb towing capacity. It is made right here in the U.S.A. and comes with a lifetime warranty.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

After speaking to both manufacturers, Firestone #F2430 does work on your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a gooseneck hitch #BWGNRK1057 installed. The air bags don't protrude on the outside of the frame rail so nothing is going to interfere with…

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Answer 2

The correct B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is part #BWGNRK1012. In regards to the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part #AL57338, you can use these with the B&W Turnoverball…

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Answer 3

A hitch will not change the towing capacity listed in the owner's manual, which will always take precedence. For example, even if you had a Class V hitch installed that had a 16,000 lb capacity, you'd be limited by the actual towing capacity…

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Answer 4

You are smart to check ahead of time on the compatibility of a rear axle air bag kit with an in-bed hitch such as the B&W Turnoverball Under-bed gooseneck #BWGNRK1059. Some air bag kits work fine with in-bed hitches but not all of them! If you…

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Answer 5

Per Firestone "Once the air helper springs are installed, it is recommended that the vehicle not be lifted by the frame, as over-extension may occur, resulting in damage to the air helper springs. However, should it become necessary to raise the…

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Answer 6

Since you have a 6" lift on your 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 you will need a lift spacer in order for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part #F2430 to work. The correct way to measure for a lift spacer is when the truck is on the ground…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 12

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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