Recommended Suspension Enhancement For 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 That Will Improve Unloaded Ride

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2015 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 Z71...no mods to suspension. TT is 5000#s - have WDH and sway bars, wondering if I need Sumos or airbags to ensure a much more stable ride even without the TT hitched up. if something will improve the ride please forward your recommendation

asked by: Dudley I

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I actually recommend the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS4611 which is confirmed to fit your 2015 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 and will not only improve the ride quality and sway reduction when towing your 5000lb travel trailer, but will also improve the unloaded ride quality by reducing sway and body roll.

The # RAS4611 has a 2000lb load leveling capacity which is perfect for your application, and does not require any drilling.

I included a video of the # RAS4611 being installed on a similar 2013 Chevrolet Silverado for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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I took a look at the instructions for both the SumoSprings item #SS45FR and the RoadActive item #RAS4611. They both fit and will work well to reduce squatting or bouncing while towing. You will want to start with the lowest setting on the RAS system…

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Answer 2

Thank you for the details! The Road Armor line doesn't really have anything that matches up so we'll want to look at the MORryde and Dexter Axle options. For the MORryde we have the kit #MR27ZR which is a little longer and lower but will…

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I spoke with RoadActive Suspension as well as SumoSprings and though neither have used their products together, they both said there will be absolutely no problem doing so. These will install completely different from each other and there will no…

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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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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 6

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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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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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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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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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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To be completely honest the sway control feature of the B and W Continuum part #BW78FR isn't nearly as advanced as the rest of the system. The advertised sway control of this system is in the head of the system between where the ball and the…

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An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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