I have a 2005 Chevy Suburban LT with Autoride and has the towing package. I have a travel trailer I tow that lowers the rear quite a bit. I am wondering what I can do to improve not only the ride height while towing. Does someone make HD rear air shocks?
Improve Towing
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ezdaar
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Helper bags.
Small portable compressor to fill them when needed.
Trucool trans cooler.
Vette servo
billet 4th servo
Go tow as much as you want. wont hurt sheet with that build.
Small portable compressor to fill them when needed.
Trucool trans cooler.
Vette servo
billet 4th servo
Go tow as much as you want. wont hurt sheet with that build.
992dr
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Just curious, I've been pondering doing this as I'll be doing some trans work in the very near future.
Why not just replace the whole assembly with a complete billet assembly instead of replacing some of the parts?
Why not just replace the whole assembly with a complete billet assembly instead of replacing some of the parts?
ezdaar
Chat Troll
Vette servo is 50% more apply pressure.
Vs
Billet is aprox 70% more.
That makes for a harsh 1-2 shift vs the vette servo.
Vs
Billet is aprox 70% more.
That makes for a harsh 1-2 shift vs the vette servo.
992dr
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Harsh as in neck snapping?
Would that be under all conditions of driving or just under WOT?
Would that be under all conditions of driving or just under WOT?
ezdaar
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It would be like this...
At all times.
All billet,
Stop sign, vrooooooom bang into second, vroooooooom bang into third.
Vette and billet od,
Stop sign , vrooooooooom shift nice and firm into second, vroooooooom nice and form into third.
Lolz
At all times.
All billet,
Stop sign, vrooooooom bang into second, vroooooooom bang into third.
Vette and billet od,
Stop sign , vrooooooooom shift nice and firm into second, vroooooooom nice and form into third.
Lolz
01Konvict
Boats n Hoes
Yes for bags, cooler, and servo
992dr
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I am thinking of getting a bigger boat. Probably doing this exact upgrade if we decide to pull the trigger.
992dr
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From the research I've done, its a good mod regardless. Less wear and tear on the trans = longer happier trans
ezdaar
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992dr
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Haha, I was reading that earlier today.
Its amazing how many write ups there are on this topic.
Its amazing how many write ups there are on this topic.
ezdaar
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Yup. Its a very popular mod.
One thing to be warned about is improper install has been known to crack trans case.
So be careful.
One thing to be warned about is improper install has been known to crack trans case.
So be careful.
992dr
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I will be sure to be careful, thank you
TowGMC
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How heavy is the travel trailer, and what's the tongue weight? Most people who tow travel trailer use a weight distributing setup to properly redistribute the tongue weight rather than just rely on the shocks. Personally I use the Reese Dual-Cam system which is weight distributing and sway control all in one set of parts.
I know with my 6500-6600 lbs of towed weight and 800-900 lbs of tongue weight that the stock self leveling shocks can't ever lift the rear level. But the spring bars of the Reese when set up properly get everything perfectly level then the air shocks just fine tune the final inch or so of height. The bonus is far better towing stability, and no modifications to tow vehicle.
How heavy is the travel trailer, and what's the tongue weight? Most people who tow travel trailer use a weight distributing setup to properly redistribute the tongue weight rather than just rely on the shocks. Personally I use the Reese Dual-Cam system which is weight distributing and sway control all in one set of parts.
I know with my 6500-6600 lbs of towed weight and 800-900 lbs of tongue weight that the stock self leveling shocks can't ever lift the rear level. But the spring bars of the Reese when set up properly get everything perfectly level then the air shocks just fine tune the final inch or so of height. The bonus is far better towing stability, and no modifications to tow vehicle.
In addition to distribution of weight, the sway control is critical as well especially if towing at highway speeds for long periods. I wouldnt tow anything over 5000lbs without this type of setup.
