Have a 2000 Chevy 1500 4WD. Tow a travel trailer & weighs 4000 empty. Want air shocks to raise back end a little, can't find them ANYWHERE for my truck. Even checked with Chevy dealer. Is this the next best thing for towing or other ideas? Thx Steve Have a 2000 Chevy 1500 4WD. Tow a travel trailer & weighs 4000 empty. Want air shocks to raise back end a little, can't find them ANYWHERE for my truck. Even checked with Chevy dealer. Is... » Read More Have a 2000 Chevy 1500 4WD. Tow a travel trailer & weighs 4000 empty. Want air shocks to raise back end a little, can't find them ANYWHERE for my truck. Even checked with Chevy dealer. Is this the next best thing for towing or other ideas? Thx Steve « Show Less
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iwould say that if you are towing that much with a1500 size truck i would go to an air bag set up the shocks i put on my truck made it real rough rideing with nothing in the back end i own ahot shot company and played with a lot of set ups the air bag is the best way to go this way you can tow ur load level and the truck will be level as well thats the safeist way to go let me know steve
346449
2 ton shouldn't be a problem with your truck. I would recommend load assisting air bags with stock shocks or your favorite aftermarket brand.
346450
I use these shocks with my 04 ram. I installed them because I have a 30 ft camper I tow. They work great, don't have the sag I did with non coil over shocks. I would recommend them.
346451
It definately raised the end of my 04 truck up about 2-3" In my case kept the trailer from sagging the back end and provide more stability and less rocking when traveling over dips. My trailer was about 6000lbs Not quite as nice as air suspension but did the trick.
346452
Steve I have the same truck. These will lift the rear end like 1 1/2 inches. Makes the truck look tougher. I toe my boat and trailer with no problems. I recommend these.
346453
i put them on my 2006 chevy 1500 4WD and tow my 1967 chevy ll to the track no problems.
346454
I put these on my 06 1500 4WD Crew Cab to replace my stock shocks that were wasted. There was an immediate difference in the look of the truck, after installation the rearend of the truck stood a full 11/2 inches and the ride is amazing. Under no load the truck rides and handles better then factory and though I have not tried towing my loaded trailer yet I have put over 1000 pounds between the fenders with minimal ride height drop and the ride was as nice as if it had no load at all. So far I am impressed with what these accomplish for the money.
346455
Id look at an air bag system dont think the spring shocks will help that much .A friend of mine put air bags on rear of his can level out rearend with an air hose he said only way to go
293515
The rating is 2 tons or 4000 lbs. These vehicles are rated at 3900 lbs GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) for both front and back axles. With a safety factor which should be either 1.25 or 1.5 times times the rated lift rating. It should lift 5000 to 6000 lbs. However, the lift height needs to be considered. You don't want to be riding around with blocks of wood. Also the torque wrench that is in this package is useless. I was impressed with the jack, but i returned it because of the torque wrench. The jack or similar one can be purchased for far less than the $150. You could buy a higher rated jack for $150 and use a Dewalt or other battery powered torque wrench. I carry a four way with me. Also this jack can be manually operated with a supplied wrench that will operate the jack after a cap is removed. Good luck.
1917454
Because of ite aluminum construction... it does not weigh much... and those tall wheels it traverses uneven ground quite easily. I never weighed mine... but I know it carries a lot of gear easily, as well as the biggest deer you can ever imagine. I can haul a day's worth of gear and a deer without any problem. Hope that helps you, Gary K.
885613
Depending on if you already have a suspension lift kit you may not need to buy longer shocks. You can roughly test this by jacking up your cab/chassis and measure the distance you can lift it before it picks the wheels up. You should consult your owner's manual or dealership as to the recommended amount of travel.
1925696
I'm not an engineer, so I can't directly answer that question. My travel trailer is between 3000 and 3500 # (depending on the load) and the jack lifts and supports the wheel. If I need to lift it several inches it can take a while to crank it by hand, but it does a fine job getting the trailer level. I have recently tried using an impact drill to raise the jack (because this type of drill does not twist your wrist) but there were some problems with that approach. The jack-screw started to show signs of metel shavings which might mean I am near the limit of the jack's weight load. That said - I would buy another one of these if this one breaks. If you get one you might also want to buy a large pizza-delivery bag to store it in. Works perfect.
249954
No but, go to airliftcompany.com to get the perfect size and fit. I highly recommend the Air Lift 5000. This is the second truck I have used them on and they are great. Don't know how long they last because I sold my last truck with on it after only 200,000 miles with the lift. I haul a 17,000 # fifth wheel and I sit level hooked up.
967297
You didn't list the size and weight of your trailer so I'll answer your question in general terms. This hitch with our large Travel trailer works great so I would assume it would work just as well on an empty trailer. As for the weight distribution its a built in part of the hitch system. The anti-sway and weight distribution system work in concert with each other when you connect the hitch. You can contact Andersen directly if you need more info.
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This part of the hitch system is designed to fit into a standard two inch square receiver on the tow vehicle. It is designed to handle up to 1000 pounds of hitch weight. Hitch weight is supposed to represent about ten percent of the total weight of the towed vehicle. Too much or too little weight on the hitch of the tow vehicle leads to control issues with the tow vehicle. This system, when installed properly, makes the tow vehicle and the towed vehicle behave more like one unit. I have used this hitch with a twenty six foot camp trailer weighing in excess of 6,000 pounds when loaded and found it to work extremely well. Assuming your sail boat and trailer weighs less than 10,000 pounds and the tow vehicle is rated for the weight you are towing, you should find this works well for you. A single axle trailer is typically rated for about 3,500 pounds gross weight. Have it weighed - it is best to know for sure. The main portion of this hitch is adjustable vertically so you can set up both vehicles to ride level with the road. The brackets for the equalizing bars should easily mount on the trailer tongue. The sway control works well to dampen sway caused by passing trucks, but is rarely needed if the hitch is configured properly to distribute the weight between the trailer and the tow vehicle. The directions that come with the hitch are clearly written. Follow them carefully and you will have a good trip.
1675405
Ive got a 2014 tacoma, but the 4runners seem to be in the same class. I would go to Bilstein's website and find the proper part for your rig, may be the same but you should check. Gave me a 1.75" lift on the front going with the third setting. Probably 2.5 at the top. Is a better solution then spacer blocks because of suspension travel dynamics. Have a shop with the tools to swap the coils (you use the stock coils). It is vary dangerous to do it yourself without the proper tools. I'm glad I got these adj. shocks/struts, really happy with them.Make sure to get an alignment after install. Ive got a 2014 tacoma, but the 4runners seem to be in the same class. I would go to Bilstein's website and find the proper part for your rig, may be the same but you should check. Gave me a 1.75" lift on the front going with the third setting. Probably 2.5 at the top. Is a better solution then spacer blocks because of suspension travel dynamics. Have a shop with the tools to swap the coils (you use the stock coils). It is vary dangerous to do it yourself without the proper tools. I'm glad I got these adj. shocks/struts, really happy with them.Make sure to get an alignment... » Read More Ive got a 2014 tacoma, but the 4runners seem to be in the same class. I would go to Bilstein's website and find the proper part for your rig, may be the same but you should check. Gave me a 1.75" lift on the front going with the third setting. Probably 2.5 at the top. Is a better solution then spacer blocks because of suspension travel dynamics. Have a shop with the tools to swap the coils (you use the stock coils). It is vary dangerous to do it yourself without the proper tools. I'm glad I got these adj. shocks/struts, really happy with them.Make sure to get an alignment after install. « Show Less
1832404
I just installed it on my '00 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer RWD and don't notice any ride height difference than my original air ride suspension although the ride quality is tad bit stiffer in the back with the new coils in my opinion. Also since I don't tow anything, I cannot comment on the difference in towing performance. Saved tons of money by buying this kit compared to the $750+ to replace a single OEM air shock. It's only been a couple of weeks since I installed the product but so far so good for me.
1287130
Hi, I'd contact the manufacturer to get a specific answer about weight. As far a these shocks and my little work truck, they did a fine job.Thanks.
2120732
I have a 2012 X5 towing a 5000 lbs travel trailer. I even installed after market electrical wiring and works really well. Do your research on your vehicle wiring. Prodigy RF really is plug and play. GL.
1664016
The tire size on my splitter is 4.80 x 8, load range B, 4PR, max load 590 lbs at 60 psi cold. According to the owner's manual, the maximum safe towing speed is 45 mph. (it makes me wonder if there are other factors that affect the safe towing speed, like no suspension, and a fairly high "center of gravity.") I estimate that the majority of the weight is at least 24 inches from the ground, which combined with a wheel track width of less than 4 feet, I suspect it could get real spooky on any road surface less than ideal. -Just saying,,,
1094093
There is no weigh rating on this hitch as you would find on an automotive type hitch. I have these on a Honda Rincon, Suzuki Eiger, and a Honda TRX300EX. I have never had an issue with towing a fully loaded garden trailer, or another ATV. I would expect that the hitch would handle anything up to the towing capacity of your ATV/UTV (800-1500 pounds). This is for what it is designed.
1410737
I pull a boat with heavy tounge weight. I don't have them tightened up all the way cause I only want help when towing. It does. I would put more pressure on them from start for you.i like them they do work. They kind of rattle on bumps. If you don't mind that. I would get the more costly ones with rubber silencers. I wish I would have. Should help. You can adjust how much help by tightening nuts more. Thanks
823416
Dude, you don't want this. This thing only tows old vehicles because if it has a driver side airbag the bumpers will set them off. The best thing to do is get a dolley. You can have mine if you'd like.
1815740
These shocks are meant to be more of an OEM replacement more than anything. I would look into a rear air bag assist kit or a set of heavy duty shocks for towing.