Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing 5th Wheel

Updated 08/24/2020 | Published 08/20/2020

Question:

2008 silverado 2500 Looking either air bags or sumo springs or another option? When towing fifth wheel - it does not squat or any suspension issue when on a rougher road or through an intersection we get bounce We would like to reduce or eliminate that also when not towing would like to have factory ride as close as possible empty

asked by: Arvin

Expert Reply:

The suspension enhancement option I recommend for your 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 is the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs # SSR-201-40-2.

These are going to do a fantastic job to help control your Chevy when towing your 5th wheel because they compress independently based on the amount of weight being transferred. What that means is the bounce you get on a rougher road will transfer to the SumoSprings at each wheel, which will keep you from bouncing and give you greater control and handling with your truck. They also won't be harmful to your ride when you aren't towing, as you'll only notice them if you go over a bump, for example.

This is the same benefit as an air bag will give you, but with much, much less hassle. Air bags will do the job but you'll constantly have to maintain them and they can also leak, while the SumoSprings are something you install and then leave alone, letting them do their job.

I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs # SSR-201-40-2.

expert reply by: Kyle S