NHT squat when loaded

[ray2005]

How much does a Silverado or Sierra with the nht package squat when loaded? I just got a Silverado nht and am looking to put a level kit on. I'll be getting a camper down the road and wonder how much it will squat.

 

Thanks

 

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[Nasty]

14 minutes ago, ray2005 said:

 

How much does a Silverado or Sierra with the nht package squat when loaded? I just got a Silverado nht and am looking to put a level kit on. I'll be getting a camper down the road and wonder how much it will squat.

 

Thanks

 

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These trucks are 2.5-3" higher in the rear. My regular cab was close to 4

[calgator73]

With 1250lb tongue weight, 500lbs in the bed with equalizer bars I'm level.

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[ray2005]

And that's with the stock rake? Mine sits about 2.25" higher in the rear.

With 1250lb tongue weight, 500lbs in the bed with equalizer bars I'm level.

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[Nasty]

1 minute ago, ray2005 said:

And that's with the stock rake? Mine sits about 2.25" higher in the rear.

 

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It's sort of an illusion.  The rear fender is about 3/4" lower than the front so using fender measurements will look kevel but it isnt 

[calgator73]

Yes completely stock.

And that's with the stock rake? Mine sits about 2.25" higher in the rear.


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[Crobinson16]

I installed a 1.5 kit from motofab on my 2018 6.2 NHT package Silverado. It sits with about 3/4 inch rake which is exactly what I was looking for. When I put something in the bed , for instance, 4wheels and tires it's slightly less. Also when I hook up to a trailer it sits pretty much level. I do not like the negative rake if you go full level unloaded then you put something non the bed or hook up a trailer and then it sits with low in the rear. Just my opinion.

[ray2005]

That's what I was looking for. I wasn't exactly sure how much stiffer these nht springs were. Worst case I'll need to install air bags for towing the camper.

I installed a 1.5 kit from motofab on my 2018 6.2 NHT package Silverado. It sits with about 3/4 inch rake which is exactly what I was looking for. When I put something in the bed , for instance, 4wheels and tires it's slightly less. Also when I hook up to a trailer it sits pretty much level. I do not like the negative rake if you go full level unloaded then you put something non the bed or hook up a trailer and then it sits with low in the rear. Just my opinion.

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[Donstar]

20 minutes ago, ray2005 said:

That's what I was looking for. I wasn't exactly sure how much stiffer these nht springs were. Worst case I'll need to install air bags for towing the camper.

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Spend your money on a good stabilizer/anti-sway hitch system.  It will keep your truck level if you stay within the load limits of your truck and hitch set-up.

[calgator73]

At least you're not this guy. Just about level lol

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[Kubs]

I just posted this in the Bilstein shocks thread.  

 

I have the 5100 shocks up front on the highest setting which leaves about 1/2" of rake unloaded.  When loaded I use the Firestone Ride-Rite air assist springs to bring it back to level. The kit was less than $400 and installed in about an hour (I did shocks at the same time and everything took about 1.5 hours).

 

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