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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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i was pulling my buddys car trailer and i would like to get a trailer brake controler but not sure which one to get and i would like to beef up my rear suspension but not sure which to go with air bags or air shocks
 
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The Prodigy seems to be favored. That's what I've been using for years. Should be plug and play install if you have the tow package.

I am thinking of using these Monroe Sensa-Trac load adjusting shocks. Add 1200 # which I think is enough to help.

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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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To beef up the rear end, add a leaf spring is the way to go. It adds up the loading capacity into a certain weight. But it changes the factory ride, airbag is another option just to keep the truck level while towing. I'm thinking about going into airbag if I ever decide to do leveling kit down the road.
 
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If I lower it will that change my tow ability or I was also thinking about a leveling
 
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If I lower it will that change my tow ability or I was also thinking about a leveling kit
 
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My truck currently has the leveling rear shackle kit on it(previous owner) The truck looks good empty but when you put a load in the back and/or hook up a trailer it squats too much. Does that change the towing ability I don't know but I don't like it. LOL
 
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