Best Suspension Enhancement For 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing 5th Wheel That Wont Affect Ride

Updated 02/15/2022 | Published 02/14/2022

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RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty

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RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty

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$589.00

Question:

What would you recommend to beef up a 2020 Silverado 2500 HD suspension without losing the ride? I added some taller bump stops which help a little. I pull a 15,000 pound fifth wheel. I have the Duramax/Allison drivetrain.

asked by: Tony

Expert Reply:

The best option for suspension enhancement for your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 that won't affect your ride is the RoadActive Suspension (RAS). This kit will offer support to your Chevy's suspension only when there is weight applied to it, like when you are towing your 5th wheel trailer. This is called an "active system" which continually reinforces your leaf spring suspension; what that means is the force normally put on your Chevy's current leaf springs will be transferred to the RAS kit, allowing your leaf springs to work normally.

There are two options for a fit on your 2020 Silverado 2500, depending on if it has factory overload springs or not. You can use the photo below to verify if your truck has the overload spring; there will be one sitting up above the leaf spring pack, as you can see. From there you can determine the correct kit:

- WITH Overload Springs: RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-CHD

- WITHOUT Overload Springs: RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-HD

You'll notice a difference right away, even when hooking up your 5th wheel trailer. Normally when you do this, what happens is your leaf springs flatten, causing your truck to sag and the handling to be poor; the RAS kit will actively counteract that, giving your Silverado better traction and handling because it allows your front wheels to stay completely on the ground instead of being slightly raised under the weight of the 5th wheel.

expert reply by: Kyle S