Comparing Air Springs And Jounce Springs For A 2022 Chevy Silverado DRW 4x4

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My truck rides really rough will an airbag system help with that or is it just for an overload? I have a 2022 Silverado 3500 Dually 4x4. I want the one with the remote control. which system should I purchase?

asked by: Duane R

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Hi Duane,

Air Springs are better for leveling loads and will typically give you a rougher unloaded ride quality so these might not be the best option for your setup depending on what your intended use is. Air springs are the best option when it comes to leveling the truck back out after placing it under a load so if you're planning on hauling a variety of items in the bed or towing multiple trailers they would have the most adjustability. If you're only towing occasionally and ride comfort is the priority then a softer jounce spring can help compensate for sag and cushion the suspension for a more enjoyable ride.

For the air springs I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F2709. These are compatible with an in-bed 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch and are rated for up to 7,500lbs. With your payload capacity ranging from 7,145lbs to 7,442lbs these would give you more than enough capacity to fully utilize your truck.

Since these can go up to 150psi you'll need a compressor like the Firestone # F96VV (Dual Path) or # F56VV (Single Path). Single path will have both springs air up at the same rate and dual path will allow you to fill both spring separately for offset loads in the bed or together. These both come with a remote as well as a Bluetooth app that you can download to monitor the springs and activate the compressor.

If you're just looking for comfort and don't plan on hauling a variety of loads then something like the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs # SSR-203-40-2 could be installed instead. These springs will replace the factory bump stops on your Silverado, making them compatible with in-bed hitches. They have a 3,000lb load leveling capacity to help prevent sagging and can activate independently as you turn or face strong crosswinds for more stability.

Let me know what you think and we can keep discussing options until we have the right fit for your intended use.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Duane

2/11/2025

Kevin, is there a softer spring package I can use to replace my factory package. Then I would use the air springs to carry the extra wieght when loaded. I tow a 46vft toy hauler fifth wheel. But, my empty ride is horrible. Not much better loaded.

Kevin C.

2/14/2025

@Duane With a toy hauler, especially at that size, an air spring setup is going to be the most effective solution since the pin weight on a toy hauler can vary a lot depending on the weight of the toys you haul around. Is this the first dually you've driven? Dually's have a much stiffer suspension because they're designed to haul a ton of weight so the unloaded ride quality will not be the same as a standard vehicle or even a lower capacity truck. If you've been hauling the trailer for a bit and sag isn't that big of an issue and you're really just trying to fix the ride quality then I would switch to the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs # SSR-203-40-2. These would replace the factory jounce bumper and so would the air springs so you would have to decide whether you want comfort or adjustability.

Duane A.

2/14/2025

Good morning, Kevin, thanks for your reply. I have owned several Chevrolet Dually's and this one rides the worst by a long way. I purchased a 2015 K3500 4x4 new in 2015. I actually ordered the truck. It was an LTZ it rode really well for whatever reason. GM changed something on these new ones. Now this 2022 doesn't sag much but it rides like crap. You dam near need to have a kidney belt on when empty if you get on the right road. I did put Blisten shocks on it. That took a lot of the bone jarring shock out of it. Still rides rough. I do like those sumo springs and may put those on. But I don't see them helping my empty ride. I have heard of guys cutting the bottom leaf or two off. Not sure I want to do that. I would appreciate any suggestions.

Kevin C.

2/17/2025

@DuaneA GM changed the frame in 2020 for increased towing and payload capacities so there is a stiffer ride quality from the norm with 2020+ models. The two-piece SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs # SSR-203-40-2 would engage even when you're unloaded and help with the ride quality.

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