How To Stop Side to Side Sway When Towing with 2018 Chevy Colorado

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When towing a 4500lb travel trailer with my Chevy Colorado I notice a constant minor side-to-side bump that Im not sure if it could be coming from movement between the hitch and the receiver. Will an anti-rattle stabilizer eliminate side-to-side movement? Any other thoughts on what could be causing this side-to-side bump?

asked by: Joe

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I do have an option for you but an anti-rattle device won't do anything when towing a trailer. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs which install on the vehicle are great at reducing body roll and sway while towing or hauling. If you have a diesel engine then you'll want to use part # SS85FR or if you have a gas engine you'll want to use part # SSR-212-40.

expert reply by: Conner L

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To answer the essence of your question, the answer is a simple no. While suspension enhancements are strongly recommended (necessary in some cases), when it comes down to towing capacity and how it relates to your vehicle, you're always going…

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With the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SS45FR or #SS65FR installed on your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with no additional cargo weight you will see 1/2" of clearance between the spring and your axle pad. This allows for you to…

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I can definitely shed some light on the confusion. While the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SS85FR and the #SSR-212-40 seem to be exactly identical other than the color, they actually have different-shaped mounting brackets on…

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For the 2019 Chevy Colorado with diesel engine there are not any compatible air bag kits (as of April 2019) but we do have other suspension helper kits that can support the rear suspension when it is under the load of your 5000-lb trailer. Based on…

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A weight distribution system will transfer weight from the rear axle to the front axle on the tow vehicle but it won't be enough to sag the front suspension and engage the jounce spring most likely. Therefore, you would only want SumoSprings on…

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Really the only difference between the Timbren part #TABSGMFCC and part #TABSOSR for your 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is that the former is rated for up to 1,000 lbs while the latter is rated for up to 3,600 lbs. Out of these options I would go with the…

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According to SuperSprings, their SumoSprings #SSR-212-40 is NOT a fit for Diesel equipped Colorado models. For the Diesel, you'll want to the the #SS85FR which has the identical capacity. If you click the provided link, you can see a product…

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I spoke with RoadActive Suspension and confirmed that the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit part #RAS4617 is indeed a fit for a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. In regards to fitment, RoadActive was not aware of any shock clearance…

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Your 2017 GMC Canyon will have no problem pulling your trailer 5 days a week. You will just want to make sure you don't overload the trailer. I recommend using SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SSR-212-40 to assist your factory…

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The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part #SSR-212-40 which are a fit for a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado don't require removal of the factory bump stops. They are positioned to the rear of the OEM bumpstop, but as close to it as possible…

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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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Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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