Spring and shock recommendations

[jose6326]

i want to replace the springs to handle more weight when i haul my sport bike by itself on a motorcycle carrier (see internet pic) and also when i pull a trailer with 2- 4 sport bikes

last year i hauled my bike with the hitch carrier from Chicago all the way to Texas, Cali, Nevada and back.
The rear was sagging pretty good

what springs and shocks do you guys recommend that wont break my bank account?
or what other suggestions can i do to my hoe to handle more weight?


i have an 03 tahoe with 170k miles and a 2inch body lift, air suspension removed and regular shocks installed


thanks

 

[02_Tahoe]

i want to replace the springs to handle more weight when i haul my sport bike by itself on a motorcycle carrier (see internet pic) and also when i pull a trailer with 2- 4 sport bikes

last year i hauled my bike with the hitch carrier from Chicago all the way to Texas, Cali, Nevada and back.
The rear was sagging pretty good

what springs and shocks do you guys recommend that wont break my bank account?
or what other suggestions can i do to my hoe to handle more weight?


i have an 03 tahoe with 170k miles and a 2inch body lift, air suspension removed and regular shocks installed


thanks


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Try z71 springs, they are a little taller. And everyone recommends bilstien shocks. 4600 series for you since you have stock suspension, if I remember correctly I think the 5100s are for more of an off-road use and for slightly lifted trucks

 

[jose6326]

which of these springs would you recommend from rockauto

 

[02_Tahoe]

which of these springs would you recommend from rockauto

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Both are good companies but I think moog is better for suspension so I'd pick moog without seeing the prices. Looks like they are the same springs just different companies

 

[tlang]

New springs are great and may be needed, however might I suggest the air bags you insert into the springs and can add air when you have a heavy load? I just put them in my buddies NNBS Denali for hauling his boat, it made a night and day difference. I think the kit is about 100 bucks and takes about an house to install.

It really is the best of both worlds and makes an incredible difference. Once you transfer that weighht back forward your handling and steering really come back to normal.

Hope that helps

 

[jarydM]

check out Timbren Bump Stops for the rear axle, and/or front. They are made specifically for our trucks under heavy load.

 

[BigDaddy13440]

Best bet would be to have a set custom made, with a variable spring rate. Ideally, they'd ride the same when unladen, but putting a load on, they'd stiffen up considerably, without sagging hardly at all. As a bonus, you can have them made to whatever height you want (to lift or lower).