View Poll Results: Does your truck sag while loaded?
Yes, sags like a 88 year old lady
3
30.00%
No, level as can be
7
70.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll
Do you sag?
#2
Registered User
Use to sag a little with 3100 lbs of pin weight. Now 3150.
Installed the Air Lift 5000 kit a couple years ago. Level tow at 43-44 lbs air pressure.
Dave
Installed the Air Lift 5000 kit a couple years ago. Level tow at 43-44 lbs air pressure.
Dave
#3
#4
Registered User
I don't normally tow with full waste tanks but occasionally I have to, I have noticed that with the rear axle weight at 80 lbs still to the good the truck is almost level but being it's designed to be nose down when not loaded I find that if driving at night I get flashed occasionally so have added air bags for this season, that way I can adjust to the pin weight I'm carrying.
#5
DTR 1st Sergeant
With all stock suspension (3500), the 1800lb pin weight would level the truck. Since I put on a leveling kit in the front (raises front of truck to level) I put on a Air Lift 5000 kit and am level again at 32-35 psi.
I didn't vote... because mine sags more like a 45 year old lady.
I didn't vote... because mine sags more like a 45 year old lady.
#6
Registered User
I agree and was going to point out the missing variables in the pole..... My truck has the 2" leveling kit so when I have my 5th wheel hooked up and the truck is setting down on the Timbrens, its not 100% level.....but pretty close.
#7
Haha thanks guys, I know there are a bunch of variables that are not pointed out in my question.
I was not looking for exact details, just looking for an overall thought on sag.
I was not looking for exact details, just looking for an overall thought on sag.
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#8
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I had a mean sag going the other day hauling about a little over 4'600# in the bed. My factory height 2wd "low rider" had the mud flaps dragging a little and I ripped one off backing up a slight lip. Needless to say, I was very irritated. Was going to put air bags in it like my previous truck but these two wheel drives sit so low that I don't have the frame to axle clearance for the kit to fit. So stupid. I don't know why they make these trucks so low. I'm also too low to run a drop hitch so when my tailgate is down it won't clear the trailer jack. It's a royal pain in the @$#. Guess it's helwig springs for me. :/
#10
I had a mean sag going the other day hauling about a little over 4'600# in the bed. My factory height 2wd "low rider" had the mud flaps dragging a little and I ripped one off backing up a slight lip. Needless to say, I was very irritated. Was going to put air bags in it like my previous truck but these two wheel drives sit so low that I don't have the frame to axle clearance for the kit to fit. So stupid. I don't know why they make these trucks so low. I'm also too low to run a drop hitch so when my tailgate is down it won't clear the trailer jack. It's a royal pain in the @$#. Guess it's helwig springs for me. :/
#11
Yes our kits will work with a 6" lift. You just need to add in our Lock-N_Lift spacers. Lock-N-Lift; Air Spring Spacer | Air Lift Company - Tow and Haul with Safety and Comfort
#13
Registered User
I never had the rear end looking like it was sagging with the factory overloads, but the springs did sag over time. I was almost on the overloads empty, about 1 1/2" away after many, many heavy loads. After installing bags I can throw over 2 tons in the back and still be away from the overloads. Makes for a pretty nice ride considering the weight.
#14
Registered User
I think most of the "sagging" concerns are a result of what a truck looks like with a load and the leveling kits. Pickup trucks characteristically have that "stinkbug" approach with the bed setting much higher than the front so that when its loaded it will rest down to a more level look. But not wanting that look all the time, people (like me) will install 2" leveling kits on the front to bring the front up more to the rear. Nominal loads will be fine but resting things in the back like a 5th wheel can make it look saggy even though its not.
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