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12-13-2017, 09:54 AM | #1 |
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99 K2500 Burb overload springs
Anyone put overload leaf or heavier springs on their 3/4 ton Suburban? I have a 99 K2500 Suburban 454 that I use primarily for towing a car trailer, when I have 5-6k pounds on it, (trailer+towed car) the truck does sag quite a bit. I'm planning to purchase a new 10k trailer in the coming months to haul more trucks home, my worry is that the Suburban, which is meant to be a luxury family hauler, does not have enough spring in the rear for that weight despite its 10k tow rating. I also have an equalizer hitch for a 10k trailer which I will employ. I don't want to go to a dually pickup as I like having the clean dry storage for all my tools and equipment.
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12-13-2017, 10:44 AM | #2 |
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Re: 99 K2500 Burb overload springs
Don’t see why you couldn’t. Pretty much a 1 ton, so put some leaves in to get it where you want it. Or maybe look at airbags...
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12-13-2017, 11:10 AM | #3 |
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Re: 99 K2500 Burb overload springs
Make sure you have the right amount of tongue weight. Too much is just as bad as not enough.
You should use a weight distribution hitch when towing more than 5,000 pounds. That hitch will pick the rear of your suburban up. I am not familiar with an equalizer hitch. |
12-14-2017, 10:26 AM | #4 |
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Re: 99 K2500 Burb overload springs
I had my front suspension & steering replaced at a nice truck shop in Florida, a few weeks ago. I saw an interesting truck / leaf spring add-on, that seemed cool.
It's called "Active suspension" by Roadmaster. It uses a spring loaded device on the leafspring that reduces sway & supports loads , only when a load is needed. I am still researching it, but maybe you should check it out, as I am. It is not "cheap" but it seems it does a lot for the money.
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12-17-2017, 03:54 PM | #5 |
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Re: 99 K2500 Burb overload springs
I have a weight distributing setup i bought awhile ago, but turned out to be for a 10k trailer so I shelved it since I got a good deal on it, my Dad was a parts manager at an RV dealer and it was on clearance. Figure I'll try that out on the new trailer before messing around with add a leafs and stuff.
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12-17-2017, 05:38 PM | #6 |
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Re: 99 K2500 Burb overload springs
Why not air overload bags? I have them on mine and I really like them. Rides better so I keep a little air in mine all the time.
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