Best 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Rear Suspension Enhancement

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Hi, I have a 2016 Outdoors RV Timber ridge model 26RLS. The max. loaded weight for this trailer is 9200 pounds. It is 32foot long with hitch. I had a previous half ton truck that handled it well and just upgraded to a new 2020 GMC 1500 Denali crew cab short bed same configuration as my previous Chevrolet. Now my 2020 GMC has a sag of appx. 4inch when the trailer is connected. I do not want to void the warranty of the new truck but I do want to get rid of the sag. I already use a weight distribution hitch, I believe it is a E2 weight distribution hitch E2 Trunnion Hitch 1000 lb max tongue 10,000 max trailer. Can you recommend something to help me with the sag that will not void my new truck warranty and wont affect my ride quality when not pulling a trailer? Is that possible?

asked by: Ray J

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THe RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit part # RAS4611 that you looked at is a good option. It will not completely remove the sag but it does help. It also makes an improvement to the unloaded ride quality. Less body roll and and more responsive steering are great side benefits of them.

Another option is the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2609 these will allow you direct control for 100 percent level ride.

Of the two I recommend the Airbags. In your situation you will be able to add or remove air to get the perfect ride height.

I would also readjust your weight distribution system. With the weight of the system and camper you should be able to get the camper back to close to level. You will need to adjust the arms of the system so they are lower on your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control part # FA92-00-1000. I have included the instructions for this.

With any of these you choose you will not have any issues with a void being put in your warranty.

expert reply by: Randy B

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Sounds like you are looking for a lower profile jack for your trailer so that the tailgate of the vehicle does not interfere with it. I went to our warehouse and was able to locate an a-frame jack that measured less than 12 inches from the bracket…

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Your truck tailgate hitting the electric jack on your 2022 Keystone Springdale TT is a pretty common occurrence. Unfortunately, I am not able to determine what jack you have from your RV information. But, I have listed a couple potential options. I…

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Most trailer jacks like the Lippert #LC285318 only use one wire. That wire provides the power and the assembly grounds through the mounting hardware of the jack. It's hard to tell what's going on with the electric tape and splice connector I…

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For a replacement Rotating Latch Wrench for your Blue Ox Sway Pro weight distribution system like #BXW1000 you can use part #BLU94FR which is an updated version. For reference I linked our main page for all Blue Ox weight distribution replacement…

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For a replacement wrench for cranking up the chain hangers of a Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution system you'd want the part #BLU94FR.

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The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali comes equipped with Adaptive Ride Control. The Adaptive Ride Control will not allow for the use of air bags/springs so if you need suspension enhancements you'll have to look into alternatives such as the Timbren…

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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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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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We do carry the 33" Ark Stabilizer Jack that you are looking for with part #ARK77FR. I was able to track down a few drawings that you should find helpful. These are for the 30" #ARK94FR and the 24" #ARK34FR Stabilizer jacks. I'm…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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I contacted the manufacturer about the lengths for these stabilizer jacks and have included the information they were able to provide me. The Ark Drop Down Corner RV Stabilizer Jacks #ARK34FR are 422 mm (16.6") collapsed and 600mm (23.6")…

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The Ark Drop Down Corner RV Stabilizer Jacks #ARK94FR are able to lock into place at 30 and 60 degrees as stabilizers. They also have the 90 degree position where it is rated for 1,929 lbs and then the stored position.

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