Troubleshooting Bouncy Ride Quality with Weight Distribution System on 2014 GMC Sierra 1500

Published 07/14/2016

Question:

I have a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 with a front leveling kit and tow a 7500 pound travel trailer. Tow vehicle squats quite a bit due to the leveling kit so I use a WD hitch to help offset the squat. Problem is my tongue weight gets to light and I have terrible bouncing. Would supersprings help keep the truck level so I can use less weight distribution?

asked by: Wayne S

Expert Reply:

What you described sounds like you have a weight distribution that is rated too high for the tongue weight of your setup.

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.

Once you know your tongue weight you will want to check out the link I attached that has all of the weight distribution systems we carry. You will be able to select your tongue weight from the filters to see what would be rated for your setup.

Going with suspension enhancement would require less from your WD system but it still would give you a bouncy ride quality.

expert reply by: Jameson C