Best Rear Suspension Enhancement For A 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 Towing A 5th Wheel Camper

Question:

I am getting my new 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 long bed single rear wheel set up with a B&W Companion hitch, but I want to get some air bags put on as well. I want the heaviest duty option I can get as the camper I will be towing is heavy. I know there are some issues with air bags and 5th wheel hitches so I want to make sure it will work together. What do you have available to fit this truck?

asked by: Justin

Expert Reply:

The best and most heavy duty air bag kit for your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 will be the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F2709. This American made system is rated up to 7,500 pounds of load carrying capacity at 150 psi and includes a Lifetime Warranty, which is very nice. This can also then be deflated down to 5 psi which will get you fairly close to the stock ride when you aren't towing, and on that note, there is absolutely no problem installing this with a 5th wheel hitch in the bed. This is definitely the kit I recommend.

As a potential add on to this, you may want to consider a compressor system. Specifically the Firestone Air Command II # F2219. This will allow you to inflate and deflate the bags on the fly and actually do this to each bag individually. Though not completely necessary, it is also a nice thing to have.

expert reply by: Lazer S