Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Fifth Wheel

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can l add any products to a 2021 denali so it will squat towing a fifth wheel

asked by: Spencer F

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Helpful Expert Reply:

To reduce suspension squat on your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 we have the RoadActive Suspension kit part # RAS54FR which would be your best option. This is adjustable in support, is easily installed, improves handling and unlike other options actually improves ride quality when the truck is loaded and unloaded.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You can absolutely install an aftermarket trailer brake controller to your 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the factory tow package, so whoever told you that had some bad info. And since you have the factory tow package you can simply add a plug and…

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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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After the install of your RoadActive Suspension System part #RAS54FR you will need to re-set up your weight distribution system. This is the case anytime you add suspension enhancement to a vehicle that was using weight distribution system.

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A suspension enhancement like the RoadActive Suspension #RAS54FR would do a great job of helping reduce the sag you're experiencing and reduce sway. The RAS helps add an additional layer of support to your suspension that will also help prolong…

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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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Adding the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty, part #RAS54FR, will help with load stability and the ride of your vehicle, but it will not increase the payload capacity of your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. It is a…

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I spoke to a tech over at RoadActive Suspension and the #RAS54FR can lift the back of the truck up a little once installed. He did mention that it shouldn't really be noticeable and at most will be about an inch once completed especially on a new…

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Timbrens on half ton trucks are notoriously harsh unfortunately. I would recommend replacing them with a RAS system like the part #RAS54FR to give you the support you are wanting for the suspension of your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 without making the…

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Yes you can use the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit #RAS3611-YHD in conjunction with your SumoSprings, however the two may counter each other, so it is recommended to use the lowest setting on the RAS to correct this.…

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I would highly recommend a RoadActive Suspension kit for your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 like the #RAS54FR that you referenced. This will stiffen up the rear suspension like you are wanting and greatly improve handling and ride quality. It also…

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The best suspension enhancement kit we have to get rid of the sag you are experiencing when towing is the RoadActive Suspension kit part #RAS54FR which also improves handling and ride quality whereas other options will make the ride quality harsher.…

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For suspension enhancement for your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 the best solution for what you are looking for is the RoadActive Suspension Kit part #RAS54FR which gives you the support you are wanting to reduce the sag but also improves the unloaded and…

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