Improve Towing

[ezdaar]

http://www.355nation.net/forum/how-...l-corvette-servos-billet-overdrive-servo.html




http://www.355nation.net/forum/i4-i5-engine-drivetrain/17003-4l60-e-mod-upgrade-info.html

 

[992dr]

Haha, I was reading that earlier today.
Its amazing how many write ups there are on this topic.

 

[ezdaar]

Yup. Its a very popular mod.


One thing to be warned about is improper install has been known to crack trans case.
So be careful.

 

[992dr]

I will be sure to be careful, thank you

 

[TowGMC]

I have a 2005 Chevy Suburban LT with Autoride and has the towing package. I have a travel trailer I tow that lowers the rear quite a bit. I am wondering what I can do to improve not only the ride height while towing. Does someone make HD rear air shocks?

How heavy is the travel trailer, and what's the tongue weight? Most people who tow travel trailer use a weight distributing setup to properly redistribute the tongue weight rather than just rely on the shocks. Personally I use the Reese Dual-Cam system which is weight distributing and sway control all in one set of parts.

I know with my 6500-6600 lbs of towed weight and 800-900 lbs of tongue weight that the stock self leveling shocks can't ever lift the rear level. But the spring bars of the Reese when set up properly get everything perfectly level then the air shocks just fine tune the final inch or so of height. The bonus is far better towing stability, and no modifications to tow vehicle.

 

[14SWTahoe]

How heavy is the travel trailer, and what's the tongue weight? Most people who tow travel trailer use a weight distributing setup to properly redistribute the tongue weight rather than just rely on the shocks. Personally I use the Reese Dual-Cam system which is weight distributing and sway control all in one set of parts.

I know with my 6500-6600 lbs of towed weight and 800-900 lbs of tongue weight that the stock self leveling shocks can't ever lift the rear level. But the spring bars of the Reese when set up properly get everything perfectly level then the air shocks just fine tune the final inch or so of height. The bonus is far better towing stability, and no modifications to tow vehicle.

In addition to distribution of weight, the sway control is critical as well especially if towing at highway speeds for long periods. I wouldnt tow anything over 5000lbs without this type of setup.