Will 2500 leaf springs work on a 1500??

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I just bought a 04 1500 4x4 and when I have my trailer on it full it sags more than I like. Would 2500 springs work or should I go another route??1044c1b2c4006fb76b314b87c9c34527.jpg
 

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No, they are to wide. Don't know what your budget is, but Air Lift is a good solution.
 

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I'd go bags if I was you.

Are you using a WD hitch on that trailer?
 

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I have bags on my 2nd gen and I love them. Nothing is better. Absolutely nothing. Normal ride when empty and firm and level when loaded. I've put a 1000L (264 US gal) water tote in the back above and behind the axle and the truck sits level with 60LBS in the bags.
 
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What's the cost on a kit?
 
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It's an enclosed lawn trailer with multiple zero turns and all the other equipment. Not sure of exact weight but it's pretty heavy. 44546f120e811fe65fe20aae070ef3c8.jpg

That's the truck/ trailer with no equipment in it. There is a little sag empty
 

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x3 on the bags......only reason i say is because iv tried putting 2500 springs on my 1500..... it was a no go. i plan on going with air lift or firestone bag kit here soon
 

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What would you say - guesstimate the trailer and all equipment weighs? Would you like cab operated lift and lower or a valve to fill up with a tank?

You could run this kit...

https://www.airliftcompany.com/shop/59551/

or this kit...

https://www.airliftcompany.com/shop/57230/

and both come manual raise and lower, if you want cab functionality then you can run this kit with either one of the above...

https://www.airliftcompany.com/shop/25856/

the cab controls are a bit pricey which is why I put the manual valve in the bumper on my Tacoma, but I ran the Air Lift 5000 kit and loved it, I also pulled a lawn care trailer that weighed 1800 or more loaded and never had a problem. It seemed to pull better after the Air Lift install too.
 
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I'm in Florida. Let me know what a set would cost and the kind of work involved
 
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Either way and total I would say around 4000ish lbs
 
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Isn't there just an air shock I could use??
 

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Isn't there just an air shock I could use??

Probably. But bags are just better. Mine go above the spring pack above the axle and bolt to the frame. Easy install. I just have a schrader valve and need to fill it before or after loading with a air source as I have no on board compressor yet.
 

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Isn't there just an air shock I could use??

nope......look at cadillacs lincons and escalades they have air shocks and after about 5 years they bust and that is why the rears sagg so bad cause thier too expensive to replace
 

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Air Lift 5000 would be your best option, you can pick the kit up on Amazon for $340

http://www.amazon.com/Air-Lift-5723...automotive&vehicleId=4&vehicleType=automotive

http://www.amazon.com/Air-Lift-2585...&ie=UTF8&qid=1441679324&sr=1-1&keywords=25856

If you know how to mechanic, then you can do this job! It comes with detailed instruction that are vehicle specific and will guide you through it.

Here's you a video on an install and how great these things are.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMmT-kkSe08
 
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Ok I thinks I'm going to order those bags. Looks easy to instal and is what I need for my application. Thanks everyone for the help!!
 

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It's an enclosed lawn trailer with multiple zero turns and all the other equipment. Not sure of exact weight but it's pretty heavy.
That's the truck/ trailer with no equipment in it. There is a little sag empty

Best bet would be to spend a few bucks and visit a truck scale. Without knowing exactly what you're dealing with, it's all just a SWAG. Perhaps it squats because the load's too far forward, or maybe it's squatting even with the load too far back. Need axle and tongue weights, and keep the weight balanced right.

Once you have the data, you can make an informed decision and get exactly what you need, instead of "poke and hope" add-ons that may or may not do what you need.
 
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KPieteiyk The way the trailer is loaded is the only way it can be loaded.
 
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