Weight Distribution System Set-up and Tow Vehicle Height

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suspension enhancement for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Thanks for the photo and thorough explanation of what is happening with your Husky Centerline # HT32218. Since your truck and trailer are sitting within 1-2 inches of level you are good as long as you are comfortable driving. It sounds like you like having the tongue weight a little heavier for steering and that is fine. The tow vehicle having a 1/4 rise in the front isn't too bad and you won't lose much visually from the different angle of your head lights.

Because you are so close to level, you probably won't see much difference in adjusting the hitch head tilt or the brackets. If you want to reduce the sag on your rear and keep the tongue weight, you can add suspension enhancement to your truck to level it out, but that is only if you want to improve the ride and stability of your truck. If you feel good with what you have, you will be safe to do so.

I've attached some articles to further assist.

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Scott

5/18/2018

suspension enhancement for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Jason S.

5/18/2018

Suspension enhancement helps your factory suspension to help support a heavy load, level your ride and minimize sway. I've attached a video of the many options available and how they help. For your specific application, I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle # SSR-209-40. These maintenance free helper springs mount where your factory load stops are and compress more as weight is added to support the load. You don't feel them engage much with an empty truck bed, but they will progressively help more and more as weight is added to support the weight without allowing the back of your vehicle to sag. This will keep your headlights from pointing up to the sky as you hit a bump and will also help absorb road shock for a smoother ride. The two springs work independently for reduced body roll on a turn and compensating for off center loads.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs like part #SSR-209-40 can be in contact with the jounce spring contact point without a load present. Depending on which kit you have, there is sometimes a spacer that will allow you to have either a slight…

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Answer 4

You definitely can orient the offset brackets of the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-209-40 so that they fit better on your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. It will not cause any stress on your frame. I confirmed this with my contact at…

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Answer 5

It isn't uncommon to have some space between the SuperSprings #SSR-209-40 and the strike plate they make contact with when under load. Many of the installations shown in the instructions, linked for reference, also show a gap. You can close that…

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Answer 6

Yes, you should install the MORryde X-Factor Crossmembers along with the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit #RM-2460-2580 on your Grand Design Solitude 390RKR. You will need to check to see if you will be able to use the standard…

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Answer 7

Hey Steve, there isn't a way to use a middle X-factor with a Roadmaster comfort ride system unfortunately.

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Hey Jim, based on all of the things you mentioned the Bulletproof Hitch WD system part #BPH46VR would be what I recommend. It has a tongue weight range that would work with what you'd most likely be towing, Is priced great, and uses bolt on frame…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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