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Will Air Bags Fit on a 2002 Chevy Silverado 3500 With 5" Lift Springs and Traction Bars?  

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I have s 2002 chevy 3500 with skyjacker 5 inch softride springs, and traction bars. looking for either helper spring or air bag to assist in hauling my toy hauler.

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With the 5" lift leaf springs and traction bars you may not be able to install Air Bags # AL88275 on your 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. I have linked an installation video near the bottom of this page which will allow you to see if the ladder bars are going to be in the way of where the air bags mount on the axle. If they have clearance to fit you are going to also need either the 4" # AL52440 or 6" # AL52460 spacer to make up for the lift springs.

Personally I recommend using a weight distribution hitch like the Equal-i-zer # EQ37101ET as it will transfer weight from the rear axle to the front and help reduce rear end sag. This is rated for a trailer up to 10,000lbs with a tongue weight of 600-1,000lbs. If your trailer has a different weight let me know and I can help you find the right hitch. This does not come with a shank as you are likely going to need an Extended Shank # EQ94FR or my preference is a Bulletproof Hitch # HD208 with their Weight Distribution Shank # 358WEIGHTDIST.

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