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I have a '04 silverado ext. cab 1500. It has the 5.3 in it and I use it for towing my two horse trailer sometimes (about 2500lbs. empty) My problem is that it really seems to set my truck down in the back. The previous owner of the truck used to have a gooseneck hitch in it so I think maybe the Zsuspension has been sofened up a little. It always pops back up after the trailer is unhitched, but I'm just wondering if it would be good to have another leaf spring added for extra strengh? Will it cause the backend to sag eventually if the suspension is too light. I hate that thought. I mainly got the Z71 just for the higher look. I like 'em to stand up nice and tall. Anyways any ino on stromger springs would be appreciated.

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I have a '04 silverado ext. cab 1500. It has the 5.3 in it and I use it for towing my two horse trailer sometimes (about 2500lbs. empty) My problem is that it really seems to set my truck down in the back. The previous owner of the truck used to have a gooseneck hitch in it so I think maybe the Zsuspension has been sofened up a little. It always pops back up after the trailer is unhitched, but I'm just wondering if it would be good to have another leaf spring added for extra strengh? Will it cause the backend to sag eventually if the suspension is too light. I hate that thought. I mainly got the Z71 just for the higher look. I like 'em to stand up nice and tall. Anyways any ino on stromger springs would be appreciated.

This is what you want. http://www.supersprings.com/ I added these to my 05 1500 when I was pulling my 30 ft bumperpull trailer. They can be installed in less than an hour and you do not need to dissasemble anything. They come with all of the hardware and mount over your existing springs. They do not change the ride until additional weight is added, so the truck will ride the same with no load. Best thing is I sold them for almost what I paid when I sold my truck because they were so easy to take back off.

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I meant I chose the Z71 over a 2-wheel drive. All the 4x4 models are higher than the 2x4 unless of course you have a lift kit. At least in those days they were. The new 2-wheel drives are looking pretty high.

the Z71 sits NO higher than any other 4x4 silverado of the same year/body style
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Thanks for the link! I'm looking into those springs right now.

I have a '04 silverado ext. cab 1500. It has the 5.3 in it and I use it for towing my two horse trailer sometimes (about 2500lbs. empty) My problem is that it really seems to set my truck down in the back. The previous owner of the truck used to have a gooseneck hitch in it so I think maybe the Zsuspension has been sofened up a little. It always pops back up after the trailer is unhitched, but I'm just wondering if it would be good to have another leaf spring added for extra strengh? Will it cause the backend to sag eventually if the suspension is too light. I hate that thought. I mainly got the Z71 just for the higher look. I like 'em to stand up nice and tall. Anyways any ino on stromger springs would be appreciated.

This is what you want. http://www.supersprings.com/ I added these to my 05 1500 when I was pulling my 30 ft bumperpull trailer. They can be installed in less than an hour and you do not need to dissasemble anything. They come with all of the hardware and mount over your existing springs. They do not change the ride until additional weight is added, so the truck will ride the same with no load. Best thing is I sold them for almost what I paid when I sold my truck because they were so easy to take back off.

 

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These are looking really good right now. Did you have the light. med. or heavy duty? I think I would need light or heavy. Light is rated for 2,000 and med. for 3,000. I would think even though my loaded trailer might weigh 4,000-5,000. The tounge weight wouldn't be a fraction of that and I'm thinking thats what would matter in this case? Anybody care to shed any light on that?

I have a '04 silverado ext. cab 1500. It has the 5.3 in it and I use it for towing my two horse trailer sometimes (about 2500lbs. empty) My problem is that it really seems to set my truck down in the back. The previous owner of the truck used to have a gooseneck hitch in it so I think maybe the Zsuspension has been sofened up a little. It always pops back up after the trailer is unhitched, but I'm just wondering if it would be good to have another leaf spring added for extra strengh? Will it cause the backend to sag eventually if the suspension is too light. I hate that thought. I mainly got the Z71 just for the higher look. I like 'em to stand up nice and tall. Anyways any ino on stromger springs would be appreciated.

This is what you want. http://www.supersprings.com/ I added these to my 05 1500 when I was pulling my 30 ft bumperpull trailer. They can be installed in less than an hour and you do not need to dissasemble anything. They come with all of the hardware and mount over your existing springs. They do not change the ride until additional weight is added, so the truck will ride the same with no load. Best thing is I sold them for almost what I paid when I sold my truck because they were so easy to take back off.

 

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These are looking really good right now. Did you have the light. med. or heavy duty? I think I would need light or heavy. Light is rated for 2,000 and med. for 3,000. I would think even though my loaded trailer might weigh 4,000-5,000. The tounge weight wouldn't be a fraction of that and I'm thinking thats what would matter in this case? Anybody care to shed any light on that?
I have a '04 silverado ext. cab 1500. It has the 5.3 in it and I use it for towing my two horse trailer sometimes (about 2500lbs. empty) My problem is that it really seems to set my truck down in the back. The previous owner of the truck used to have a gooseneck hitch in it so I think maybe the Zsuspension has been sofened up a little. It always pops back up after the trailer is unhitched, but I'm just wondering if it would be good to have another leaf spring added for extra strengh? Will it cause the backend to sag eventually if the suspension is too light. I hate that thought. I mainly got the Z71 just for the higher look. I like 'em to stand up nice and tall. Anyways any ino on stromger springs would be appreciated.

This is what you want. http://www.supersprings.com/ I added these to my 05 1500 when I was pulling my 30 ft bumperpull trailer. They can be installed in less than an hour and you do not need to dissasemble anything. They come with all of the hardware and mount over your existing springs. They do not change the ride until additional weight is added, so the truck will ride the same with no load. Best thing is I sold them for almost what I paid when I sold my truck because they were so easy to take back off.

 

 

I had the med. I bought them from a local RV dealer and they advised me on the best set for my uses. I would try to contact someone at RV world or one of those type places. Those guys know their stuff when it comes to towing.

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I have also been doing some research on the Air Lift suspension lifting kits. They are actually cheaper. I am confused on which would be best. Anybody have any info on the pros and cons of the two ways to add suspension help for towing? I am mainly concered with of course good support when towing, and a smooth ride when unloaded.

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