Will The TorkLift StableLoad TLA7200 Cause A Harsh Ride When Unloaded?

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Does this affect the ride of my truck when the truck isnt loaded? If so, would you recommend removing them when not hauling?

asked by: Tharen H

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Hi Tharen!

With the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade for Upper Overload Springs # TLA7200 installed on your unloaded 2026 Chevy Silverado 3500 (congrats on the new truck!!!), it will make the ride harsher, unfortunately. Upper overload springs have a much higher spring rate, and with them constantly engaged, you will notice it.

Though I do recommend trying them out unloaded to see if it's bearable, they can absolutely be removed when they aren't needed. Each one is held on with just one bolt, so the process is pretty quick and easy.

What are you going to be hauling and how often?

expert reply by: Lazer S

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John A.

8/11/2026

I installed them on my 2024 F250 Super Duty and I don’t notice it riding much rougher when not loaded, because they only touch the overload springs when I have my work trailer attached.

Pete

8/11/2026

My 2024 Ram 3500 dually rides just the same as stock when unloaded. The bumpers dont even touchuntil about 1200lbs is loaded into the truck. I did do some trimming on the rear 2 bumpers to keep them off the overload springs when unloaded as the instructions indicated you could do. Fit good on my Ram.

Ang

8/11/2026

I have been riding around with them on my F350 for over a year and only noticed that they are there when I hit a good sized bump when my truck is unloaded. Otherwise they don’t even engage unless my truck bed it full.

Lisa

8/11/2026

Hello, we have a 2025 GMC DRW long bed. Our ride is more harsh with the upper loads installed without our truck camper in the bed. We trimmed as much as was allowed but on the GM trucks there is not as much clearance before touching the overloads and so they touch somewhat when the bed unloaded. I’m sure this is the reason why it is so harsh and is also the reason why we are considering removing them and perhaps going with the lower stable loads that could be detached when you do not need them.

Lazer S.

8/11/2026

@Lisa It really does seem to be kind of hit or miss with these in regards to causing a harsher unloaded ride. It would have been nice if TorkLift figured out a way for these to be "quick release" when you didn't need them, but if wishes were horses... I do have a wuestion though, the TorkLift StableLoad # TL77QV is designed for the lower overload springs. Does your truck have both upper and lower overload springs? I know a lot of the heavy duty trucks do, but not all of them.

Lisa

8/12/2026

@LazerS Hello, I’d be happy to share a picture with you. I’m not sure how to attach it in this format. It looks like I have a lower overload spring although there is not as much clearance as I’d like. I am considering removing my upper loads because as I said, it’s a harsh ride and also on low speed bumpy roads there’s a lot of side to side wobble. The vehicle is good on GVWR. I was thinking that I should’ve probably started with the lowers and supported the lower spring set. The uppers seem to me like more of a secondary option not a primary option.

Robert

8/12/2026

So i bought a set for my 23 1ton silverado they were a pain to put in cause of the wheel well mouldings and the factory rubber frame contacts that have to be removed so unloaded the clearance on the front ones was tight i had to cut some of the rubber to make about a 1/2 in gap it does make for a stiffer ride but when i hook up my 5th wheel the truck doesnt squat that much which is better for towing

Dennis

8/12/2026

I ended up taking them off because of the ride empty. F350 LONG BED. Wish I still had em. Not sure what I did with them. I have air bags now. Do I like em. Eh.

Lazer S.

8/12/2026

@Dennis I bet they will be in the last place you look! (sorry, I couldn't help it) Surprised to hear you aren't happy with the air bags though. Do you know which brand you installed? And what PSI are you running unloaded?

Dennis

8/13/2026

@LazerS I run 5 psi unloaded and 30 with my 5th wheel. I'm sure it's just me. But you buy a one ton truck and it needs help to stay level.

Lazer S.

8/14/2026

@Dennis Well dang. I was hoping you were going to say you were running it at a higher psi and then I could tell you to let some air out, but oh well. This may be a silly suggestion, but you might try adding some weight to the bed when you aren't towing your 5th wheel. Heavy duty trucks are pretty notorious for having a rough ride even without supplementing the suspension, so having something back there may help a bit.

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Answer 1

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 2

Hey Judy, normally when this occurs with a truck bed camper the issue is that there happens to be too much weight in the back of the truck camper behind the rear axle. Can you try moving any of that weight forward in the camper when on the road and…

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Answer 3

Hey Todd, thanks for reaching out! What you're needing is the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade for Upper Overload Springs #TLA7200 for the bump stop style or the StableLoad #TL77QV if you're looking for the metal style with the quick…

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Answer 4

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 5

Hi Steve! For your 2024 GMC 3500 dually, you are going to want the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade for Upper Overload Springs #TLA7200. The TorkLift #TLA7202 is only a fit for 2015 GMC 3500 dually, so it isn't what you are looking for.…

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Answer 6

Hey Craig, thanks for reaching out. Yes, they will! The TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade #TLA7200 will indeed work with the Timbren bump stops on your 2025 Chevy 3500HD. The StableLoads mount under the overload spring, while the bump stops…

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Answer 7

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 8

I looked up your order and you purchased the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade for Upper Overload Springs part #TLA7200 which are a confirmed fit for a 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty so you'll be good to go for reuse. I know you said lower in…

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Answer 9

The thickness of the #TLA7200 block itself is 2.25" in height. The height of the anti rock plate is 9/16" in height.

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Answer 10

The Timbren Suspension Enhancement System #TFRTT350J would be my recommendation. These are designed to improve handling and safety by becoming more rigid with weight added. This will help increase stability, reduce the sag you mentioned, and each…

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Answer 11

Hey Jeffrey, unlike other places that maybe have lower prices on the #TLA7200 we can confirm that this does fit your 2021 GMC Sierra 3500. So while I totally understand price shopping hopefully having the confidence to know this does actually fit…

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Answer 12

The TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade Kit #TLA7200 works on both 2WD and 4WD versions of the 2019 F-350 that has a factory leaf spring suspension and an upper overload spring. These rubber block springs replace the truck's factory bump stop…

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