Will SumoSprings Fit 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali With Adaptive Ride Control

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can sumosprings SS45FR be used in a 2025 1500 Denali with Adaptive Ride Control? This post from Conner L. says no: question-657703 But this post from Samuel C. says yes: question-541052

asked by: Brian P

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Hi Brian; the SumoSprings # SS45FR will not fit your 2025 Sierra 1500 with Adaptive Ride Control. The answer from Sam is a little older and probably written before anyone knew about the restriction. I went ahead and corrected it, thank you for pointing this out. However, that doesn't solve the problem of suspension enhancement for your truck.

The only option is the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2609. If you don't mind monitoring the pressure in the air bags these are the way to go. You can adjust them based on what you're towing/hauling so you have the perfect amount of support. The air bags can also run at the minimum 5 psi so they won't impact unloaded ride quality. If you want to be able to adjust them from the cab of the truck you will also want an air compressor like the # AL25980.

If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out in the comments below.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Firestone Air Bags on 2025 Sierra 1500
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Brian P.

1/21/2025

Thanks Robin. This is helpful. Looking at the physical space it appears that the Sumo spring will fit, but it appears that it will interfere with how the Denali active suspension works. I am reading more into the airbag option and it seems there are some posts about the 3.0 diesel exhaust pipes interfering with this kit. I do have the Duramax 3.0 diesel, but the newer LZO version. Not sure if the exhaust routing is the same. Do you know if this will still for for my 2025 1500 Sierra Denali 3.0 Duramax?

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Robin H.

1/22/2025

@BrianP ah yeah, I did fail to leave that out. Unfortunately, the air bags are not compatible with the diesel engine. That leaves you with the RAS so the choice is basically made for you. The good news is that is a nice system that works really well. Hopefully you don't have the composite mono leaf spring too!

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Brian P.

1/23/2025

@RobinH thanks for the clarification. Can you help explain what the 3,000 lbs rating ing means? The rear axle is currently 3,800 lbs which I am at max load which is why I am looking for something to help with sag. If I add these does that mean I will reduce the rear axle load down to 3,000? Also, I saw a different brand of air shocks (air lift load lifter) which looks like it has different mounting brackets. The description does not called out if I can or cannot work with diesel and ARC. Do you happen to know ? Thanks

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Robin H.

1/23/2025

@BrianP those air bags you're looking at are specifically made for AT4/Trail Boss models. The 3,000 lb rating is listed as a capacity but really I would call it support. For this particular product that capacity is listed like that to help understand the support it will add to the leaf springs. RAS doesn't even list a rating on their site since the focus is on the fact that it increases the rear suspension strength up to 50%. They mount on the leaf springs, and you can expect the same weight on the leaf springs, but now those leaf springs are supported by this system. This keeps them from flattening out when you're towing or hauling heavy loads since the leaf springs aren't designed to handle that on their own. Since they aren't flattening out under the heavy weight you won't get that rear sag and the truck will stay level. Hopefully that makes sense.

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Answer 1

Kurt, it looks like the reason the AirLift Air Springs won't work with the adaptive ride control because of the way the springs install in the suspension, but the good news is that there is an alternative; the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper…

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Answer 2

I reached out directly to Timbren for you, and they told me the correct fit for your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 was indeed the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System #T28MR.

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Answer 3

The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2609 is the only kit that we have that will fit your 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with the adaptive ride control. These have a 5,000lb capacity to enhance your factory suspension under load. This will not…

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Answer 4

We have great suspension enhancement options for your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 with adaptive ride control but all of the air bag kits we offer cannot be used on models with ARC. Instead I would highly recommend the RoadActive Suspension Kit part #RAS54FR…

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Answer 5

Hey Nate, the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2609 will indeed fit the 2023 GMC 1500 Denali with the adaptive ride control from the factory. As of right now (March 2024), the #F2609 kit is actually the only kit known to be compatible with the adaptive ride…

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Answer 6

If you try to use two regulators you will most likely have too low of pressure you run your propane accessories. We had a customer come back who tried to use a RV gas grill that was regulated from a propane source that was already regulated and the…

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Answer 7

Hey Justin, From what I'm seeing, we have the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit #RAS54FR that will work (as long as you don't have a single spring for your suspension), but unfortunately none of the standard air bag…

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Answer 8

The Timbren Suspension Enhancement System part #T28MR and SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part #SS45FR are both great options for a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4. I recommend the SumoSprings as they don't typically ride as rough as the Timbrens…

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Answer 9

You are correct, with that diesel engine and Adaptive Ride Control feature you are limited. The best option is going to be the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers item #AL88388. These have a 5,000 lbs…

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Answer 10

Firestone doesn't but Air Lift does. The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs item #AL88288 are the closest comparable option and the only ones compatible with the 3.0 diesel engine in the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500. These also…

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Answer 11

We need to go with a different suspension enhancement recommendation for you because air bag kits like the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2609 you're looking at won't fit with your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 diesel - this is due to the…

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Answer 12

The most cost-effective option that will give your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 a more level, stable ride when you are towing your travel trailer is from SumoSprings, and there are two options with different capacities: - 1,000 lb Capacity: SumoSprings Solo…

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