Suspension set up for towing

[Nick]

Before u spend a bunch of money why don't you hook up your trailer first and see how it handles and rides .

 

[Surgdoc4]

OP I bought my truck exclusively for towing, no other reason otherwise I would have kept my 1500. That said when I got the truck the ride was harsh to me, I was used to my 1500 with four corner air suspension. Yeah I knew it would be rougher but I also knew I could make it better. After two weeks I installed Thuren 1" lift coils, Thuren sway bar and Fox shocks all around, I left the rear coils alone as I tow. The Limited has the 20" tires on it, while not a fan I kept them and went up in size to a 285/65R20 which has a bigger sidewall and are just under 35" at 34.8". When not towing I run 62F/50R air pressures, towing is 65/65. The truck rides almost as good as my 1500 did. Towing it's a pleasure as it's smooth as silk. I use an Equalizer e4 WD hitch, no airbags and it keeps it level and controlled. The only thing I get is occasional light porpoising over freeway joints or such. I could add air bags and cradles but don't see a need so far, but with a 10K trailer i would probably add them. Pic for reference showing level flat tow with around 400lbs in bed. One of the arrays from the VLA in New Mexico.

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[Surgdoc4]

OP I bought my truck exclusively for towing, no other reason otherwise I would have kept my 1500. That said when I got the truck the ride was harsh to me, I was used to my 1500 with four corner air suspension. Yeah I knew it would be rougher but I also knew I could make it better. After two weeks I installed Thuren 1" lift coils, Thuren sway bar and Fox shocks all around, I left the rear coils alone as I tow. The Limited has the 20" tires on it, while not a fan I kept them and went up in size to a 285/65R20 which has a bigger sidewall and are just under 35" at 34.8". When not towing I run 62F/50R air pressures, towing is 65/65. The truck rides almost as good as my 1500 did. Towing it's a pleasure as it's smooth as silk. I use an Equalizer e4 WD hitch, no airbags and it keeps it level and controlled. The only thing I get is occasional light porpoising over freeway joints or such. I could add air bags and cradles but don't see a need so far, but with a 10K trailer i would probably add them. Pic for reference showing level flat tow with around 400lbs in bed. One of the arrays from the VLA in New Mexico.

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I put in Air Lift lift loader 5000 on my 2500. 900 miles later I was very pleased with the handling without any squatting. First post so pic may or may not be visible.

 

[Surgdoc4]

I put in Air Lift lift loader 5000 on my 2500. 900 miles later I was very pleased with the handling without any squatting. First post so pic may or may not be visible. View attachment 39146

Still waiting on my 3500 DRW

 

[99mo]

Still waiting on my 3500 DRW

I can see why you want the 1 ton DRW. Almost looks like a hot wheels truck pulling that big trailer. Nice looking 5th wheel. I have the air lift for my half ton. Works great when towing and rides great when not. Going to put the Air lift on my 2500. Not quite hauling what you have, but again air lift does the job.

 

[Gondul]

Appreciate the input/information folks.