Payload upgrade?
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Payload upgrade?
I have a '05 Supercrew that I use to pull a RV trailer. Occassionly, I will also load the back of the truck with all sorts of stuff making the leafs almost horizontal. There is not much left in the way of suspension and I get poor handling. I would like to correct this problem but do not know which would be a better fit - helper springs or air bags? My thoughts are that the helper springs will make for a stiffer ride when I am not loaded down or trailering, whereas the air bags could be deflated. I would appreciate any comments or opinions on the subject.
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"Add-a-leaf" is this a brand name or are you simply adding stiffer leafs to your rear suspension.
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Helper springs don't change your ride quality. They only go into action when theres weight on the truck. I just installed Pro-Comp add a leafs in my truck and it didnt make the ride worse and it lifted the back end up. Before when i would stand or jump in the bed of my truck it would squish down quite a bit. Now with the add a leaf it doesnt even phase it.
if you dont want any additional lift then id go with the helper springs. cheaper and more reliable then an air bag set up
if you dont want any additional lift then id go with the helper springs. cheaper and more reliable then an air bag set up
If you want to retain factory ride height and comfort, go with airbags. The beauty of them over an overload spring is that they are adjustable for load.
Better shocks would be a huge help as well. Factory shocks are soft and wear out early. Bilstein shocks would firm up the ride a bit, or you could look into Rancho 9000 series shocks which are adjustable.
If you get a lot of body roll you could install a hellwig rear sway bar.
And finally, good tires will make a world of difference. If you have light duty tires with flimsy sidewalls the truck will sway.
Better shocks would be a huge help as well. Factory shocks are soft and wear out early. Bilstein shocks would firm up the ride a bit, or you could look into Rancho 9000 series shocks which are adjustable.
If you get a lot of body roll you could install a hellwig rear sway bar.
And finally, good tires will make a world of difference. If you have light duty tires with flimsy sidewalls the truck will sway.
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I have the AS 2.5" leveling kit in the front, Ride Rite bags in back, and Rancho 9000 adjustables on all 4 corners on my 2008 Screw with a Leer cap. I couldn't be happier with the ride. The truck rides like a luxury car on the highway and when I go hunting I frequently have to travel two track trails or cross muddy fields full of ruts and rocks...no problem. I'm also running a TrueTrac in the rear. Thinking about putting one in front diff.
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