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

Hey Scott! For your 2012 Chevy Tahoe LTZ I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-204-40. These have a quick and easy installation since they replace the factory bump stops. They will provide you with an additional 1,000 lbs of…

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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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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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Jeff, I would strongly recommend the SumoSpring kit part #SS96EV for your 2025 Nissan Frontier. This will give you the support you are looking for without causing the ride quality to be overly harsh which the Timbrens are known to do. Install is…

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