Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500HD with 2 inch Lift

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I purchased the SSR-211-47 Sumo Springs for my 2003 SIlvarado 1500HD 4x4 with Quadrasteer and a 2inch lift. With a 1,000lb dry slide-in camper in the bed the truck sits level no rake and still has a few inches between the leaf spring and the Sumo Spring. Should I change these out for the SSR-201-40-2 Sumo Springs, or could I add 2inch blocks to my current setup to fill the gap?

asked by: Todd

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The kit you referenced is actually designed for heavier duty versions of the Silverado like the 2500 and the 3500. I wish SumoSprings offered lift spacers for their kits but they do not currently. Best solution will be to use the # TGMRCK25S which fits your truck and then go with the spacer part # A25723-90AH00 to take up the additional space. Each of these spacers is 1 inch thick so you'd need a total of 4.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Timbren likes to recommend 1 inch between the axle and the Timbren when the truck is unloaded. We have found that this works the best. This allows the suspension to feel when the vehicle is unloaded and still gives you support when needed when…

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Answer 2

If your 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 is leaning to the left, I assume you have come to us because you are carrying a heavy load and this is when it is occurring. If so, we have exactly what you need to fix the issue; if it is happening at all times you…

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Answer 3

The difference between the 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 and the 3500 series trucks is the weight capacity. The 3500 is going to have a higher weight capacity than the 2500. I spoke with the engineer at Timbren and he told me that the TImbren part…

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Answer 4

I'm happy to help you with that application. For your 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD there are three SumoSpring options for your truck. If you will be doing normal towing and payloads then I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs…

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Answer 5

I attached a picture that shows how the Timbren #TGMRTT35D that you referenced gets assembled. The spacer #TA25722-90P00 you referenced would go between the numbers 2 and 3 and you'd be set. See attached picture. You will need to provide a longer…

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Answer 6

The GVWR is the gross vehicle weight rating. This is the most the vehicle can weigh including cargo, passengers, gas, everything. The GAWR is the gross axle weight rating which is 3,950 pounds for the front and 3,750 for the rear. The cargo weight…

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Answer 7

Where you'll attach the pivot arms on the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3255 just depends on how much clearance you need from the cab of the truck, but in most cases you'll be just fine using the closest setting to the cab. You'll want to make…

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Answer 8

Timbrens would be the way to go since you are hauling quite a bit of weight. So for your 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 you'd want the part #TGMRCK25S which can give you up to an additional 6,000 lb of suspension support. You should note that this kit…

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Answer 9

The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement #TGMRCK25S will indeed help to fight the bouncing you are experiencing when towing your 3600lb camper trailer with your 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD but I do not recommend going with this option. The reason for…

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Answer 10

You would definitely want to go with the Timbren kit part #TGMRCK25S for your 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD over the other kit you mentioned. The other kit is for severe service applications so it would give you a pretty harsh ride quality. The…

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Answer 11

The GVWR of a vehicle is set in stone. There is nothing you can do to increase the capacity short of replacing the axle, suspension, and other load bearing and drive train components. What suspension enhancement like #TGMRCK25S does is help support…

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Answer 12

For your 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic the Timbren kit you need is the part #TGMRCK25S. Since you have the factory suspension on the truck this kit will fit and work well. I attached an install video for this kit on a 2007 Chevy Silverado…

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Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500HD with 2 inch Lift

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