Solution to Reduce Sag on 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Trailer With Weight Distribution Hitch

Updated 04/30/2021 | Published 04/29/2021

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Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System - 2,000 lbs TW

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SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle

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Question:

We bought a 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country. We previously had an 2018 F-150. My trailer is a Wildwood 31BKIS dry weight of 8300lbs. The F-150 would squat to level with the 1500lb bars I currently have. The Chevy has significantly more squat. Should I upgrade to 2k lb bars or air bags. It’s a lease so the air bags would be my last option. Thank you

asked by: David D

Expert Reply:

I'll start out by saying that switching to heavier bars to the # BXW4014 won't be an option and it would seem that if you've got 1500-lbs bars you're well rated for your trailer, which should have a tongue weight of no more than 1300-lbs. You can see if adjusting the trunnion bars up a bit higher/tighter takes some of the weight off that rear axle, but the best solution would be some sort of suspension enhancement.

There are some solutions that could be much easier to remove at the end of your lease, like the SuperSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SS45FR. These are a jounce spring that will replace your factory bump stops and provide additional support to soften up the ride when your trailer is connected. These SuperSprings provide up to 1500-lbs of load leveling support and they won't affect your unloaded ride quality since they're progressively engaging as more weight is put on them. This would be my recommendation because of the ease of installation and removal.

I've linked a review video of these for you to check out.

expert reply by: Erik B