Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2016 Chevy Suburban

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I have a 2500lb empty weight aluminum horse trailer. When I connect it to he vehicle the suburban squats several inches because of the tongue weight. This causes vibration in the truck which I guess is caused by the angle of the drive train. I am looking at air springs and weight distribution systems. The new suburbans receiver hitch is IN the bumper and not under the bumper as before and I use at least a 6inch for this trailer. I dont see any weight distribution systems that appears to compensate for the necessary I need. The trailer pulls fine and sway is not an issue. I am well under towing capacity for this vehicle and I am shocked by how weak the rear suspension is. I hook the same trailer to my truck and its like it not even there. I cant believe I need weight distribution for 2500# trailer!!

asked by: Randall L

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Considering the relative light weight of your trailer I would go with a suspension enhancement setup for your 2016 Chevy Suburban to reduce the sag. For that the air bag system par # F4108 will give you the flexibility in support to allow you to tailor the amount of support you would need.

The sag is related to the ride quality everyone wants now. Stiff suspension rides rough and nobody wants to deal with that any more. So the soft suspension allows the ride quality to be great but at the cost of suspension support.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

To make sure you get the correct weight distribution system for your needs you will need to make sure that you know your tongue weight, This includes the loaded trailer tongue weight and any added cargo weight behind the rear axle of your 2010…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 4

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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There are two Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs for a 2009 GMC Yukon (All Models), part #F4186 if you have the factory autolevel suspension or part #F4108 if you don't. I just recently installed these on a Chevy Avalanche (Same Coil Springs)…

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I do have a solution for you but air springs such as #F4108 will not fit on a 2007 Chevy Suburban 1500 that has the factory auto-leveling option. What I recommend is to use Timbren helper springs #TGMRYS4 that fit in place of the factory bump stops…

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Answer 7

Hello Carlos. I took a walk out to our warehouse and got one of the Firestone #F6003 Coil-Rite springs in hand. I can confirm the diameter is 4.75" and the height is 10", as you can see in the picture below. This #F6003 spring is intended…

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Answer 8

We have suspension enhancement that will help beef up the rear suspension of your 2003 Chevy Tahoe but nothing will give you more towing capacity than you have so you'll want to make sure you don't exceed your towing capacity. These kits will…

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A weight distribution system is really only designed to gain back half of the squat. For example, if the distance from the ground to the center or the rear wheel well is 40" while uncoupled for the trailer and 36" while coupled to the…

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According to the owner's manual for your 2003 Chevrolet Suburban with the 5.3L engine and 3.73 gear ratio, the towing capacity of the vehicle is 7,400 lbs if you have a 2WD or 7,100 lbs of you have a 4WD. In order to tow a trailer with your…

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Answer 11

Hey Jay! For a gooseneck hitch you need the B&W Turnoverball #BW94UR. I'm not entirely sure what you have in mind for towing, but you can use this as a standard gooseneck or add the Companion 5th wheel hitch to tow your 5th wheel. If…

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