Suspension Enhancement for 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 2 inch Lowering Kit

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Question:

I have a 2018 2wd Silverado and want to lower the rear suspension 2 inches by using 2 inch longer rear shackles. Will a 2 inch smaller suspension gap conflict with using the SS95MR Sumo springs?

asked by: Tim V

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Expert Reply:

Since shackle lowering kits lower the distance between the frame of the truck and the axle suspension enhancement fits are affected. So what you'd want instead is the SlamAir suspension kit part # AL59209 which fits your truck and with 2 inch lowering kits.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I have a solution for you but adding the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System item #TGMRCK15MR to your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 is not a good idea. This system is typically only used on work body trucks or vehicles that are used exclusively for…

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Answer 2

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 3

There's not many differences between the Air Lift WirelessONE item #AL25980EZ and item #AL25980. The main difference is that the item #AL25980EZ has a slightly higher CFM at 1.03 compared to 0.92 and it runs slightly more efficient at 9% over 15%…

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Answer 4

Hey Dustin, thanks for reaching out! I will recommend SumoSprings over Timbrens all day everyday because they are much more forgiving when the vehicle is unloaded. We've actually joked around here about how the Timbren kits will either give you…

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Answer 5

SumoSprings would definitely be the solution I would recommend for your squatting concern. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle item #SS45MR have a 2,800 lbs capacity which would eliminate that carolina lift look you get when your…

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Answer 6

Since the SumoSprings will be helping to support the trailer's tongue weight load, ideally you'll want to match the amount of support offered by the SumoSpring to the trailer's tongue weight. Since at most, the tongue weight of your dump…

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Answer 7

If a 1000 lb round bale is the heaviest thing you'll haul in the truck bed, I'd recommend going with the SumoSprings #SS95MR that you'd looked at, which would provide you a little bit of leeway in case the bales vary in weight a bit as…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

Between the SumoSprings and the Timbren kits for your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 I'd go with the SumoSprings #SS95MR as the Timbrens are notoriously harsh when the truck is unloaded. That said the best option is the RoadActive Suspension kits like the…

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Answer 10

There are a number of differences between the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2445 and Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88299, starting with fit. While the Air Lift will fit all models of the 2018 Toyota Tundra, the…

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Answer 11

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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