Boiler74
Silver Member
Hello all. Thanks for your interest.
I have a 2004 1/2 ton Suburban with the 5.3L engine and 3.73 gears. I have the stock hitch, rated to 5,000 lbs or 7,000 lbs with a weight distributing hitch. I would like to increase my towing ability without having to deal with a weight distributing hitch.
I know I would need to get a heavy hitch and put it on. But what about tongue weight? Can I put airbags in the back coil springs to help out? Any other options?
I don't really need to go over the 7,000 lb threshold. I just want to get there safely and have the truck tow a little better.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Josh
I have a 2004 1/2 ton Suburban with the 5.3L engine and 3.73 gears. I have the stock hitch, rated to 5,000 lbs or 7,000 lbs with a weight distributing hitch. I would like to increase my towing ability without having to deal with a weight distributing hitch.
I know I would need to get a heavy hitch and put it on. But what about tongue weight? Can I put airbags in the back coil springs to help out? Any other options?
I don't really need to go over the 7,000 lb threshold. I just want to get there safely and have the truck tow a little better.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Josh