Upgraded Suspension and a Weight Distribution System for a 2013 Chevy Suburban

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I have a 2013 Chevy suburban and I am towing a 30 foot travel trailer the regular air adjust brakes are not quite sufficient was looking for some suggestions for helper springs or coil airbags for some extra support.

asked by: Ryan

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For a suspension upgrade on your 2013 Chevy Silverado, I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle item # SSR-204-40. These springs have a 1,000 lbs capacity to help level out your Suburban and give you the extra support you need while you are towing. They will not negatively effect your ride quality when you are not hauling your trailer.

Another option to help gain some extra support while towing is to use a weight distribution system. The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control item # EQ37120ET has built in sway control and a maximum capacity of 12,000 lbs. This system has a tongue weight range of 800 lbs - 1,200 lbs. I have linked a help article about weight distribution systems below. If you have any questions about weight distribution please email me back with some specifics on your trailer's weight and I will be happy to help you.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The largest transmission cooler you can fit in front of your AC condenser will give you the most cooling efficiency so I suggest Derale Cooler kit #D12903 along with Hose Fitting kit #D13035 for the 5.3L V8 engine. This cooler measures 15-1/4 wide x…

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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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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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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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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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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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Personally I wouldn't go with Timbren's for your needs. They're essentially rubber bump stops that prevent your suspension from flexing when weights placed on the rear of your Canyon. The major issue with them is comfortability when you…

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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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Hey David, actually what is going to make the biggest improvement in handling and stability for your 2011 Itasca is an upgraded rear sway bar with the part #RM-1139-175. I know that's not what you asked about but for motorhomes where most of the…

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The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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