Recommended Suspension Support for a 2005 GMC Yukon XL Denali

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Got a 2005 GMC Yukon XL Denali with factory air, but changed to spring load leveler shocks. My RV Toy hauler squats in rear. What do you recommend, Air Bags etc. Thanks

asked by: Charlie

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If your leveler shocks didn't change anything around your rear bump stops, I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs item # SSR-204-40. These replace your bump stops and limit the travel of your suspension while cushioning your ride.

The SumoSprings item # SSR-204-40 have a 1,000 lbs tongue weight capacity and work off a system called progressive load control. They only engage in proportion to the weight put on the rear of your Yukon. If you're not towing a trailer you won't even notice them.

There are no air bag kits for your 2005 GMC Yukon XL Denali the Air Lift item # AL59526, you were looking at, only work with the 2500 models.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Charlie

6/17/2024

What about the Blue Ox 2-Point Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 6-Hole Shank - 12K GTW, 1.2K TW Item # BLU75FR or the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 11,500 lbs GTW, 1,150 lbs TW Item # RE44FR would either help to level the Yukon to Trailer? Whichever one I need to be able to back up also with it installed. Thanks.

Jerred H.

6/17/2024

@Charlie Both one of those would work great so long as your trailer's tongue weight is within 600 lbs - 1,150 lbs for the Reese item # RE44FR or 800 lbs - 1,200 lbs for the Blue Ox item # BLU75FR. You can back up with either installed as well.

Charlie

6/24/2024

What about the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TGMRYS4 ? And does my Yukon XL Denali bumper stop mounts have holes already to mount these in besides pressed into better secure them from falling out. Looks like these Timbren already have mounting holes in them. If that happen while on a trip my vehicle would snag. Thanks

Katrina D.

6/25/2024

@Charlie Timbren systems like the item # TGMRYS4 are pretty rough. You're going to feel it when you hit a bump during daily driving which is why I recommended the Sumosprings. These are confirmed to fit your Yukon and there is a hole to mount them in.

Answer 1

The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs you need for the 2003 Chevy Suburban 1500 2WD are part #SSR-204-40. The SumoSprings replace the bump stop on the Chevy to help with rear sag and suspension support. They are a progressive spring made from…

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Answer 2

Hi Arman, The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TGMRYS4 are rated for 6,000lbs so they'll definitely help with the sagging, but being as high capacity as they are they'll likely also affect your unloaded ride quality in a negative…

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Answer 3

The SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs #TSS-107-40 are designed for single axle trailer applications, so for your tandem axle travel trailer, you'll just need two of these kits. These SumoSprings will fit your 2016 KZ Sportmen travel trailer as…

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Answer 4

No, you will want to go with the 5,000 lbs - 8,000 lbs SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs w/ Line Relocation Bracket item #SS26MV assuming your axles are under your leaf springs. If they're above your leaf springs you'll need Item #SS33HR.…

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Answer 5

Hello Mike, thanks for reaching out. I see you already have the kit on order, but I wanted to make sure your question was answered. When Installing the #TSS-106-40 Sumo Springs on a tandem axle trailer, the helper springs will get installed in the…

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Answer 6

Hello Rob. You are in luck because there are numerous air compressor kits that you can install along with air bags such as #AL59526 all with different features depending on what your preferences and needs are. You mentioned a remote system. There is…

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Answer 7

Although the Timbren #TGMRYS4 would work for you, I'm not certain you'd be happy with the ride quality you'll experience once the suspension of your Suburban compresses and the preload is taken up which is when the helper springs come…

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Answer 8

I spoke with my contact at Super Springs and the SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs, #SSR-204-40, will fit on your 2003 GMC Yukon XL with coil springs as long as it is a 1500 model. These springs are designed to replace your factory bump stops. Once…

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Answer 9

Per AirLift, their #AL60769 system won't fit 2018 Suburban models equipped with the auto-leveling suspension. SumoSprings offers an option that would work for you, part #SSR-204-40. The SumoSprings would replace the factory jounce bumpers, and…

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Answer 10

Based on the excellent information you have given me, I estimate about 8,500 to 9,000 pounds total. What I want to focus on is all of the weight that will be behind the rear axle of the 2005 GMC Yukon Denali. So we can subtract 230 pounds for you, a…

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Answer 11

Adding any after market bump stop/jounce bumper could potentially raise the vehicle 1" because they are longer than the factory bump stop however, they are compatible with the Magneride system. Adding them can potentially effect how the vehicle…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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