How To Prevent Sag While Towing with 2006 Chevy Silverado with 6" Lift

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I have a 6inch Fabtech lift kit with 20inch rims. How will this affect my towing ability using a 5th wheel? And, can I do anything to mitigate any issues?

asked by: Tim W

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Expert Reply:

In regards to towing with a lifted 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, you are most likely going to experience sag which will create many issues. Therefore, it will be crucial to obtain suspension enhancements which will reduce this sag and prevent these issues such as reducing braking, instability, irregular tire wear, etc. The best option would be airbags, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57272 with the Air Lift LoadLifter Air Spring Level Spacers part # AL52460. This allows you to fine tune your setup for the best results.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

In regards to installing a set of air bags like the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part #AL57288 on a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, if there is a lift present you need to install a spacer equal to the amount of lift present. If there is a…

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Answer 2

To determine the correct spacers in for your GMC Sierra with a 4-1/2" lift and Air Lift 5000 Air Helper Springs such as #AL57338 you wll need to do a bit of measuring. There is a diagram I added from Air Lift what you will need to measure to…

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There is not a bracket, but there are air bag spacers for trucks with a 6 inch lift, the Air Lift Universal Air Spring Spacers for LoadLifter 5000 and 7500XL - 6" Lift #AL52460.

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Answer 4

Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15323 will fit on your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. This receiver is designed to fit the standard factory bumper but does not screw into the bottom of the bumper.

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Answer 5

Sounds like you have the Air Lift Kit part #AL57338 installed in your 2011 Chevy Silverado. If you check out the picture I attached you will see that when using this kit on a vehicle with fifth wheel/gooseneck rails you would not use the included…

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Answer 6

Of the Curt hitches that you mentioned only the #C15323 is a confirmed fit for your 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500HD. I attached a couple pictures that show exactly how tight this hitch will fit to the rear bumper of the truck as well.

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The most popular air bag kit for a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 is the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part #AL57204 which is what I recommend using. The Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs part #AL59565 are very light duty and not worth it…

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Airlift does offer LoadLifter air bag kits that are compatible with the 5th wheel brackets already installed on your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, but the air bags that fit your previous 2015 Silverado 3500 are different enough that they are not a…

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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

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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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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