Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer

Updated 03/11/2015 | Published 03/10/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

(727)

$126.07

Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

(6610)

$269.36

Question:

will these 2 work together or is it over kill on a 2006 4 wheel 4.2 Trailblazer I want to help the ride when I tow my camper Timbren GMRETB Rear SES Kit Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle - 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

asked by: Kevin

Expert Reply:

The Timbren suspension system part # TGMRETB that you referenced has been confirmed to fit your 2006 Chevy Trailblazer so it would work on your vehicle and would provide you with additional support for your rear suspension. If you prefer the adjustability of an air ride, then the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs # F4108 are a great option.

The best solution though would be to go with a weight distribution system as suspension enhancement is more designed for carrying heavy loads in the rear of a vehicle than for towing. Weight distribution systems actually distribute the tongue weight of the trailer out onto the front axle of the vehicle which helps with braking and handling.

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.

expert reply by: Jameson C