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2013 Chevrolet Suburban
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i want to beef up my 03 suburban suspension

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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 1:24 PM
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Default i want to beef up my 03 suburban suspension

Anyone on here know a way to make the rear suspension stronger on the rear of my suburban? I want less sagging with a load and maybe about an inch of lift if possible. I have new front torsion bars (as high as they will go) and also spacers on top and bottom of the rear springs. Problem is that after my first trip with a 3000 pound load the rubber spacers are back to about factory ride height. I wanted tp put 2500 springs on it if they fit. does anyone know if they will? Thanks, Dave
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 6:44 PM
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what about air bags
http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.c...OD/AIR/4108__1
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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the air bags are very expensive after u buy tanks and all they tsill wont lift the raer where i need it. ANyone have any more ideas?
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Old May 19, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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I'm not sure if they make Add-A-Leaf packs for suburbans but if they do that would def be your best bet. Do some research and see if you can find one.

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Old May 19, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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You could look into some stiffer 3/4 ton springs from the junkyard.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 2:09 PM
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does anyone know if the 3/4 ton springs will fit on my 1500?
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Old May 20, 2009 | 2:41 PM
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i just looked the 3/4 ton springs on line and they have leaf springs. i think i may go with the coil rite air bags from firestone. anyone have any luck with these?
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Old May 21, 2009 | 2:26 PM
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so beef up as in lift?

you could try a lift kit.... SkyJacker, RockKrawler, Rubicon Express, Claytons, etc...

in the jeep world we weld trusses to the axles for strength.... break out a welder and some metal lol!
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