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H2oSprt

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Posted: 04/14/12 11:27am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I've currently have the following on my 2500HD:

Air bags
Stable loads
Rancho 9000s

My issue is while going into driveways I get a lot of side to side roll. It handles fine in most other situations.

I figured I have two options left, installing a Hellwig overload spring (not sure if my stable loads would still work)Hellwig

Or

Replace the springs

OEM Springs

What do you guys think?


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Or #3: Just go slow into driveways and don't worry about it. It's not like handling issue at those speeds are safety ones.

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Only in the driveway?? wouldn't be a concern for me. Mine does a little sway when going into the driveway at an angle too and otherwise handles great. Wouldn't spend money if it's only a driveway issue.


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I would add a rear sway bar. The function of the sway bar is to limit side to side motion of the axle (body roll), which is exactly what your complaint is. The Helwig Big Wig would be a good choice.

If you're otherwise happy with the suspension, there is no need to do anything with the springs. On a brand new 2011 truck, there should be no need to replace the springs with equally rated stock replacement springs. Your springs shouldn't be worn out on this new of a truck.

If replacing the springs, a heavier duty than stock spring would be the right choice, otherwise, you're not accomplishing anything but replacing a perfectly good spring with an exact equal one. No gain.


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Another thought is that under the driveway conditions you mentioned, I think it's more front sway than back.

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If it's just driveways, I wouldn't worry about it.

However, are your airbags plumbed seperately. If not, the air will flow from one to the other and is more noticeable at slow speeds.

Otherwise, add a rear sway bar. It is designed to reduce the side-to-side roll.

You already have the airbags to help carry the weight which is what the springs are designed to do.


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H2oSprt wrote:

I've currently have the following on my 2500HD:

Air bags
Stable loads
Rancho 9000s

My issue is while going into driveways I get a lot of side to side roll. It handles fine in most other situations.

I figured I have two options left, installing a Hellwig overload spring (not sure if my stable loads would still work)Hellwig

Or

Replace the springs

OEM Springs

What do you guys think?

I figure you have one more option; reduce the psi in the airbags...


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H2oSprt wrote:

SoCalDesertRider wrote:

I would add a rear sway bar. The function of the sway bar is to limit side to side motion of the axle (body roll), which is exactly what your complaint is. The Helwig Big Wig would be a good choice.

If you're otherwise happy with the suspension, there is no need to do anything with the springs. On a brand new 2011 truck, there should be no need to replace the springs with equally rated stock replacement springs. Your springs shouldn't be worn out on this new of a truck.

If replacing the springs, a heavier duty than stock spring would be the right choice, otherwise, you're not accomplishing anything but replacing a perfectly good spring with an exact equal one. No gain.
I will look into the Big Wig, the truck however is not new, it's an 04 with nearly 100k miles on it.
I see. I read your signature wrong. Mistook the 2011 camper for a 2011 truck.

In that case, a new set of heavy duty springs may be a good idea, in general, if you feel it needs a little more spring when driving with the camper. I wouldn't change the springs just for the driveway issue though.

How old are the shocks?

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SoCalDesertRider wrote:

I would add a rear sway bar. The function of the sway bar is to limit side to side motion of the axle (body roll), which is exactly what your complaint is. The Helwig Big Wig would be a good choice.

If you're otherwise happy with the suspension, there is no need to do anything with the springs. On a brand new 2011 truck, there should be no need to replace the springs with equally rated stock replacement springs. Your springs shouldn't be worn out on this new of a truck.

If replacing the springs, a heavier duty than stock spring would be the right choice, otherwise, you're not accomplishing anything but replacing a perfectly good spring with an exact equal one. No gain.


I will look into the Big Wig, the truck however is not new, it's an 04 with nearly 100k miles on it.

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