Suspension Enhancement for 2020 GMC Sierra 2500

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I have a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500, have some squat and porpoising going on. I ampulling a 5th wheel thats right around 10k LBS for long distances.... so are the timbrens ok for this or the Road Active better?? Thank you

asked by: Perry E

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If you're towing most of the time then I would go with the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TGMRCK25D. These will provide the most support for your 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 while towing your 5th wheel. If you're more concerned about ride quality then the RoadActive Suspension # RAS3611-HD would be the better choice. The Timbren has a tendency to be a bit rough when you aren't towing or hauling.

If you want the best option possible I would go with the Firestone Air Bags # F2709. These will provide you with 7,500 lbs of load leveling capacity. Since they're adjustable you can set them right where you need them to add extra support while towing. You can also take them down to the minimum psi when you aren't towing so they won't impact your ride quality.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Perry

3/25/2024

Any concern about the bags going bad? Is there maintenance involved? Thank you very much

Robin H.

3/28/2024

@Perry sorry for the delay our comments weren't coming through. The air bags have a lifetime warranty so no, there is no real concern that they will go bad. The Firestone air bags are incredibly well constructed. The only maintenance is making sure they maintain the minimum 5 psi if you deflate them when you aren't towing.

Perry

4/3/2024

So does it come with a compressor and remote or something like that? I like convenience, thank you Perry

Robin H.

4/6/2024

@Perry an air compressor is something you will have to add separately. You will need one with a max air pressure of 150 psi to fill the bags. For an option that has a remote, works with your smartphone, and has enough pressure I recommend the Firestone Air Command Heavy Duty Air Compressor # F56VV. This is a single path system so it will keep both at the same pressure. If you want to be able to adjust the pressure of each air bag individually the # F99VV would be the best option.

Answer 1

Hey Mike, welcome back! Both the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2613 rated for 5,000 lbs, and the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label #F2709 rated for 7,500 lbs will keep you at factory ride height when you aren't towing. All you need to do is run the air bags…

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Answer 2

The differences between the Firestone Ride Rite #F2613 and the Red Label #F2709 for your 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed is the air pressure and max weight capacity. The Ride-Rite #F2613 are rated for 5,000lbs and 100 PSI, where the Red Label…

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Answer 3

Hey Joe, welcome back! Firestone does intend for the #F56VV to connect directly to the battery. The compressor can pull quite a bit of power when it is running, and you don't want it sharing that with other factory circuits. You might be able to…

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Answer 4

The TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade #TLA7202 is a great option for your 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 as it is designed for trucks that have factory leaf springs and an upper overload spring. The StableLoad Suspension Upgrade is going to help reduce…

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Answer 5

The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Helper Air Spring, #AL88339, is confirmed to fit the 2011 to 2015 Chevrolet Cab and Chassis 3500. However, my contact at Air Lift confirmed that the there are no air helper spring kits that fit the 2016 and on models. But…

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Answer 6

The best choice of rear axle suspension kit for your 2018 F-150 will depend on the type of towing or hauling you're doing. All rear-axle kits for your 4WD F-150 appear on the linked page. If you are routinely hauling cargo loads of widely varying…

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Answer 7

Hey Dale. The only Air Lift 7500 XL kit that fits a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is the item #AL57541 kit you were looking at. It only fits the 4WD models. Not sure if you have a gooseneck hitch but there are compatibility issues with this kit and…

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Answer 8

Hey Clarendon, you're on the right track. You’re not wrong in how you’re thinking about this. You’re coming off a Flex Air, which is about as good as it gets for ride quality, especially paired with a B&W Companion. That rotating head plus…

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Answer 9

Hey Tony, for your 2014 Ram 3500 dually 2WD we have the Torklift StableLoad part #TLA7311S as a confirmed fit.

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Answer 10

You are going to want to trim the block down about an inch. We have seen this issue before on similar GMC trucks and if you don't trim the block down the suspension is going to feel incredibly rough. If you trim about an inch off and match the…

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Answer 11

Hey Gabe, The TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade for Upper Overload Springs #TLA7202 is for older models ending in 2020 so you would need the #TLA7200 instead.

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Answer 12

Hey Kyle! The Air Lift #AL57538 you looked at will fit your 2013 GMC Sierra 2500. However, you will have to drill in the frame for installation since you have the 5th wheel rails installed. To avoid drilling I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2709…

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