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I have a 2020 Silverado with the max tow package.  I have a fiberglass cap and a cargoglide in the back of the truck.  It currently rides at approximately 38" from floor to fender arch on all four corners.  I don't care for how the back end looks a little saggy, so i was wondering what the factory ride height is and was hoping to put a spacer block under the rear springs to get it back to an unloaded ride height.   If anyone might be able to help me out, i would appreciate it!

 

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Nate

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I have a 2020 Silverado with the max tow package.  I have a fiberglass cap and a cargoglide in the back of the truck.  It currently rides at approximately 38" from floor to fender arch on all four corners.  I don't care for how the back end looks a little saggy, so i was wondering what the factory ride height is and was hoping to put a spacer block under the rear springs to get it back to an unloaded ride height.   If anyone might be able to help me out, i would appreciate it!
 
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Nate
Every single truck is going to measure a little bit different. I believe stock rake is 2-3 inches higher in the rear. in order to prevent axle wrap I personally would highly suggest airbags.

Blocks act like levers on the springs, larger blocks the more leverage the axle places on the springs in an attempt to turn the springs.

Since you bought at Max tow I assume that you plan on actually towing with it as such airbags going to help you way more than blocks with tounge weight which are going to decrease stability at Max payload.

Still will need weight distribution for full capability while towing.

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Topgear1224 - 

 

Thanks for the post!  Good idea on the airbags.  i'll look into those systems some more.  And yeah I have an Airstream that I will be towing with it!

 

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Nate

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Topgear1224 - 
 
Thanks for the post!  Good idea on the airbags.  i'll look into those systems some more.  And yeah I have an Airstream that I will be towing with it!
 
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Nate
The only thing that gets a little bit iffy is you have to make sure you actually weigh your truck axles. When heavily loaded, because with airbags you can actually make the truck not squat at all (tires will squat but the suspension won't), it's very easy to accidentally overload a your rear axle.

easiest and safest and also most accurate way is to just drive over a trucker scale to get your individual axle weights.

the other way I've seen people do it is they'll decrease the psi in their bags to the minimum pressure the manufacturer recommends then load their truck and watch the squat. Much less accurate but better than nothing.

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