2022 Tahoe aftermarket airbags for towing - do they exist?

[olyelr]

Sag and destroy rear tires!

This!

I havnt paid any attention to the alignment of the tire when these are sagging, but i have seen many of the smaller irs suv’s that the tires are leaning terribly when they are under a load. If that is the case with these….then yes, will chew the tires right up !

 

[tagexpcom]

I have a 2021 Yukon Denali with magnetic ride but not air bags. I have a 650lb tongue weight trailer and with WDH it pulls the rear down 1" and front up 1/2". I've tried to research retrofit of air ride but doesn't seem to exist.

But maybe heavier duty springs would be good enough? This link was given in another post - https://www.hdcoilsprings.com/produ...burban-tahoe-yukon-yukon-xl-rear-coil-spring/ - and it specifically lists Tahoe, Yukon, 2021-2023.....

In my case maybe the 1" would go to only 1/2"? - e.g. almost unnoticeable?

 

[olyelr]

I have a 2021 Yukon Denali with magnetic ride but not air bags. I have a 650lb tongue weight trailer and with WDH it pulls the rear down 1" and front up 1/2". I've tried to research retrofit of air ride but doesn't seem to exist.

But maybe heavier duty springs would be good enough? This link was given in another post - https://www.hdcoilsprings.com/produ...burban-tahoe-yukon-yukon-xl-rear-coil-spring/ - and it specifically lists Tahoe, Yukon, 2021-2023.....

In my case maybe the 1" would go to only 1/2"? - e.g. almost unnoticeable?

How much do you drive when not towing? The unloaded ride could possibly suffer if the springs are quite a bit stiffer. Something to consider anyway.

Thats where air ride shines…best of both worlds.

 

[tagexpcom]

How much do you drive when not towing? The unloaded ride could possibly suffer if the springs are quite a bit stiffer. Something to consider anyway.

80% towing, 20% non-towing right now.

Thats where air ride shines…best of both worlds.

Yes, and.... we don't have 'a problem' towing with 1" sag... so not sure it's worth messing with.

Not sure how deep the sag is for the OP

 

[olyelr]

80% towing, 20% non-towing right now.


Yes, and.... we don't have 'a problem' towing with 1" sag... so not sure it's worth messing with.

Not sure how deep the sag is for the OP

Shoot…with those stats, i would say you are a candidate to try the stiffer springs. Could be a night a day difference for the better.

 

[dbphillips]

Seems the squat is pretty square on the tires. *Correction: 0.1 degrees negative camber per 100#

Here's the only air shocks I've found:

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[olyelr]

Seems the squat is pretty square on the tires.

Here's the only air shocks I've found:

Pardon Our Interruption...

Something like that with the on board air compressor kit with in cab digital inflation/deflation system used for airbags would probably be a sweet little setup. I know Airlift has one of those setups.

 

[dbphillips]

Something like that with the on board air compressor kit with in cab digital inflation/deflation system used for airbags would probably be a sweet little setup. I know Airlift has one of those setups.

I'd just extend the valves and use a portable compressor.

 

[olyelr]

I'd just extend the valves and use a portable compressor.

Thats what i have on my truck for the supplemental bag setup. Works fine as i only use the bags several times a year. But no way in hell i would go that route when air is the only means of suspension. I would want complete control at the touch of a button, from inside the cab.

 

[dbphillips]

Thats what i have on my truck for the supplemental bag setup. Works fine as i only use the bags several times a year. But no way in hell i would go that route when air is the only means of suspension. I would want complete control at the touch of a button, from inside the cab.

Oh, absolutely. My understanding is these shocks are in addition to the springs.

 

[olyelr]

Oh, absolutely. My understanding is these shocks are in addition to the springs.

Nope. Those replace the original rear struts/springs. Just air bags, no springs.

 

[dbphillips]

Nope. Those replace the original rear struts/springs. Just air bags, no springs.

How can you tell?

 

[olyelr]

How can you tell?

Because there is no place for a coil spring on those shocks. The oem units are struts just like the front…shock/coil all in one unit.

 

[olyelr]

Those are probably just aftermarket replacements for the full air suspension equipped vehicles. Not sure though, didnt really read about them.

 

[olyelr]

It says they are setup to add your own air system…so most likely not a replacement unit for the oem then.

 

[dbphillips]

The air bag appears to replace the coil spring. I'd definitely like to see a review before dropping that much money, but if the big boys are going to ignore the highest volume full size SUV, may have to roll the dice...

 

[dbphillips]

Finally! https://www.belltech.com/products/b...ustable-rear-leveling-coilover-kit-15113.html

Now I gotta start saving my pennies, because they are stupid expensive.

 

[olyelr]

Finally! https://www.belltech.com/products/b...ustable-rear-leveling-coilover-kit-15113.html

Now I gotta start saving my pennies, because they are stupid expensive.

Thats just a 0-2” leveling coilover setup. No air option at all…really has nothing to do with what is being talked about in this thread.

 

[dbphillips]

Can you not lift the truck by adjusting the spring stops? Might have to use stiffer springs, depending on what they ship with, but theoretically would move the compression up two inches from current.

 

[dbphillips]

Oh, I think I put the wrong link. :^S

Try this: https://kingshocks.com/i-30503082-25001-391-2021-chevy-tahoe-suburban-2-5-rear-shocks.html?q=