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calgator73 Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks Jon, good write up! But are the Timbrens, Super Springs, and Torklift Stableloads all solving the problem the same way as air bags? I like those options better simply because of their simplicity, but if airbags are the way to go, then that's where I'll go.

Porpoising is usually caused by not enough load restoration on the front axle...then again the front suspension is woefully under damped imo. I adjusted my front fender height back to stock which gave me the normal float and a completely level rig. Then I added superspring ssa8 with polypad and extended shackles to add more rate to the rear axle. When not towing I use the bottom hole on the back to keep the rake and ride like factory. When towing I use the middle hole. These trucks are begging for better shocks on the front imo.

 

Are they all doing basically the same thing...yes. timbrens are simply install and forget...but your travel will be reduced. Bags are more complicated but very quick to adjust..there are cautions about axle drop causing issues. Supersprings take about 15 minutes to adjust but I only do it at the beginning and end of the season. No limits on axle travel.

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Porpoising is usually caused by not enough load restoration on the front axle...then again the front suspension is woefully under damped imo. I adjusted my front fender height back to stock which gave me the normal float and a completely level rig. Then I added superspring ssa8 with polypad and extended shackles to add more rate to the rear axle. When not towing I use the bottom hole on the back to keep the rake and ride like factory. When towing I use the middle hole. These trucks are begging for better shocks on the front imo.

 

Are they all doing basically the same thing...yes. timbrens are simply install and forget...but your travel will be reduced. Bags are more complicated but very quick to adjust..there are cautions about axle drop causing issues. Supersprings take about 15 minutes to adjust but I only do it at the beginning and end of the season. No limits on axle travel.

I had talked to a representative at SuperSprings before when I was asking them about the SumoSprings. He recommended the SuperSprings over the SumoSprings as well. Their website shows the Polypads are for Fords, are they also for GMCs? Do the SuperSprings dampen out the bouncing on rough highways? Have you upgraded the shocks at all? I ordered some Bilsteins for the rear that I haven't put on yet.

calgator73 Senior Enthusiast

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There's a British accented dude that I dealt with there that helped me set everything up properly. The bracket is what the catalogue called for but with the ssa8 it was too much preload (great if you're always loaded)and the butt was too high when unloaded. The gentleman in ca said the ideal spring is the ssa6 with bracket. It did help by keeping the rear end from compressing too much so the interaction between the trailer and truck is optimized. Negative on shocks I want to do the 5100s.

calgator73 Senior Enthusiast

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is anyone towing a small 5th wheel with the 5.3/4.32

 

mike

Haven't seen it. Generic question?
calgator73 Senior Enthusiast

calgator73

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I would be very leery about pulling 5th with these things...but I guess as long as you're safe it's all good.

EXSlider400 Senior Enthusiast

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just remember the SWB CC isn't supposed to tow a 5th wheel. In owners manual and with most pin setups it won't seat...but will bust rear window since not enough room.

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I have a 2014 Sierra 1500 AT with a 5.3L and a 3.42 rear end. I am looking at buying a 28ft travel trailer the weighs 4700 lbs. dry. I imagine I will add another 750 - 1000 lbs of gear to the trailer. I also plan to add a weight distribution hitch. I am wondering if anyone has experience with this type of load and can provide me some insight on how my truck will pull this trailer and if you think I should upgrade to a 6.2L. Thanks!

jamin87ss Senior Enthusiast

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I have a 2014 Sierra 1500 AT with a 5.3L and a 3.42 rear end. I am looking at buying a 28ft travel trailer the weighs 4700 lbs. dry. I imagine I will add another 750 - 1000 lbs of gear to the trailer. I also plan to add a weight distribution hitch. I am wondering if anyone has experience with this type of load and can provide me some insight on how my truck will pull this trailer and if you think I should upgrade to a 6.2L. Thanks!

I think u will be fine, take into account the amount of towing u will do, and the terrain u will tow? I tow 10k, and my 05 did it, I can't wait to tow the boat with the new truck, with that said if I towed more frequently or in a hilly terrain I would have went 6.2 or 3/4 ton,

SMiller Senior Enthusiast

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5th wheel is much better balanced on the truck and does walk side to side, I would take one over a bumper pull all day any day! Having said that I would not have a super heavy one as we are talking half tons here...

mikern Enthusiast

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i have a 2014 DC 6 foot box and now pull a travel trailer rated at 5800 lbs loaded i would think ,

pulls it fantastic,never over 2800 rpm even in hills

makes my old 08 (same config) look like a joke,

this is why i am looking at a samll 5th wheel,rated at no more than 8-8500lbs max

 

mike

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Here are some crappy cell phone pics of my new travel trailer. Around 8300 LBS.

 

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We are going to Daytona for speed week and the 500. Camping in the infield for the week. I am adding the air lift load lifter 5000 ultimate bags to the truck before the trip. Will post up pics after the install.

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