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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 04:16 AM
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Im moving to Tx and am a little worried that my drop wont handle the drive with a trailer. I've got a 03 sierra 4.8l. Any input would be great...thx
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 04:32 AM
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how much weight are you towing? throw some air shocks on it for a temporary solution, or get some helper bags
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:38 AM
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About 2 bedrooms worth. About how much would the shocks or helper bags run $$$ wise?
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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helper bags can be had for around $150 for a basic kit, and is worth the money. you will have more than stock towing capability. pretty straight forward install as well. mcgaughy's makes a kit, as well as beltech and a few others. air shocks are going to be much cheaper
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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I havent seen helper bags for 150 but i have seen them for 250+. They would be your best bet.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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just lift the rear back up, then it will be fine while towing

your issue is uptravel, you have very little at 6" so a big bump is gonna hurt

you can get shocks with coils on them, they are overloads for towing and dont cost much
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