Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a Fleet of 2011 Chevy 3500 Express Vans

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Our fleet has 2011 Chevrolet 3500 vans We carry 200 Gal of water on vans We keep getting very heavy inside wear on front tires We also have to replace the upper control arms alot Will this help our fleet?

asked by: Jeff

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If your 2011 Chevy Vans are diesel models and cutaway models (service vehicles like ambulances or even RVs) then you can use the SuperCoils, # SSC-14 and it will help in reducing tire wear and wear of other components allowing them to last longer but it will not completely eliminate the problem.

If your fleet does not have diesel and cutaway models then I recommend Timbren springs, # TGMFK15A. These springs will get stiffer and harder to compress the more weight is put on them so they will also work well to reduce tire wear and prolong the life of the suspension.

Any suspension enhancement is designed to be installed on a vehicle whose suspension is in good working order so if any of the vans need control arms replaced you would do that first before installing a system. I have included a link to our FAQ article on suspension enhancement for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Since your 2016 Chevy Express is a 3500 the correct Timbren kit you need is the part #TGMFG45 as the #TGMFK15A fits the 2500 models.

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Answer 2

If you are considering Timbrens like the #TDR1500DQ and the SumoSprings like the #SSR-307-47 for your 2022 Ram 1500 4x4, I recommend the SumoSprings #SSR-307-47. The SumoSprings will offer the same quality as the Timbrens in terms of suspension…

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Currently SuperSprings only offers the rear SuperCoils for your 2019 Ram 1500 2wd. They are available in either a 2,058lb #SSC-50 or 2,480lb #SSC-51 coil capacity. If you plan on keeping the camper on your Ram then go with the higher capacity…

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Answer 4

The replacement rear SuperCoils part #SSC-50 that you referenced is the way to go to beef up the rear suspension of your 2018 Ram 1500. This will give you the additional support you are looking for but also won't affect the ride quality like some…

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Answer 5

I spoke with SuperSprings to get the specifications you wanted for SuperCoils #SSC-14. The free hanging length of the spring is 17-3/4 inches, the width of the springs is approximately 5-13/16 inches, the wire diameter is 1-1/16 inches, the spring…

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The capacity of the #SSC-14 that you referenced is 4,070 lbs. This will not increase your towing suspension capacity overall, but it will help you support your current capacity and will give you an additional 1-1/4 inches of lift in the front which…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

Hey Richard, so the SumoSprings #SSR-206-54 that you were looking at have a limited lifetime warranty which means it would be guaranteed free from manufacturing defects for life.

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