Heavy Duty Suspension

[mikey likes it]

What is my best option for heavy duty rear suspension. I have a drag plow I am going to put on a gmc 97 long bed 4x4 1500. I know the current set up will squat when the plow is lifted back there. I’m open to suggestions or experiences. Thanks-Mike

 

[1952Chevy]

3/4 ton springs if they fit is the first thing that comes to mind.

 

[Caman96]

Put this in mine. Complete kit/great price. https://www.autoandtrucksprings.com...00-4wd-rear-leaf-spring-kit-complete-bt795ck/
Or if you want more beef, call them and ask to swap these leaf’s into kit. Family owned company and flexible.

Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2wd&4wd Leaf Spring, Chevrolet Suburban 2500 2wd&4wd Leaf Spring (Full Size) Rear

 

[95burban]

Helper bags

 

[RDF1]

I have the 5000# Air Lift bags on my 2500HD and it's amazing at what you can level out with those things.
I'm not sure what your drag plow weighs. But I had a gooseneck hooked to my truck that weighed about 38,000-39,000# and was able to level the rear of the truck and it rode very good.

Best $275 I ever spent.
I also removed the overload spring so it rides better and use the air bags to level the truck with trailers or loads in the bed.

I normally run 3-5psi in them when empty and it rides better than it did with the overload in the leaf spring pack.

 

[618 Syndicate]

Helpers ftw

 

[SUBURBAN5]

I did the 2500 rear spring option. Burb drives stiff but it handles heavy loads great so far.

 

[BNielsen]

2500 leafs as well as air bags; I've got a Firestone Ride Rite kit on my K2500 and a full Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 kit to install on my K3500.
Or, Timbrens for a simple install, not having to worry about air lines or anything like that.
Don't know how I ever got along without air bags now,