@ how much extra weight would you improve suspension?

[BreakingBad]

for the average SUV (trailblazer for example, later models)

how much extra weight (system weight) would make you increase suspension resistance (better shocks/struts, springs, etc)?

i have about 200-250lbs total for my system. basically like a fat dude, in the rear at all times. is this just something i can offset by adding a few extra pounds of air to my rear tires, or should i consider suspension upgrades?

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[Adrian15XXX 10+ year member]

you should be fine

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

If the vehicle doesnt routinely bottom out you should be fine.

 

[twisztdauthorit 10+ year member]

my old 1991 volvo 940 needed new suspension...

i had about 200+ lbs of stereo stuff in the trunk and it dropped it probably a good 2+ inches...

no need for lowering kit //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[DB_DRAG_SPL 10+ year member]

I'm in the same boat, probably going to need 2-3" suspension lift on the Liberty by the end of the summer, FTL.

 

[BreakingBad]

i mean i'm taking it to the dealer to have them look at it, but i was just curious if around 200-250 i should consider aftermarket equip in the rear?

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

i had air bags put on my tahoe to support the weight that i had. far more than what you mentioned.

the air bags bolt to the frame and mount to your leaf springs. for my tahoe it was only about 270 installed.

 

[bumpin buick 5,000+ posts]

Yeah I got about 500lbs in my trunk and its very obvious to the eye that I need to get a new suspension also, it sucks

 

[S_B 10+ year member]

Just the box in my car was 250+ lbs not including subs amps or batts. My car would EAT tires . It lowered the rear end enough the tires would ride on the inside edge lots of neg camber.

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

Yeah I got about 500lbs in my trunk and its very obvious to the eye that I need to get a new suspension also, it sucks

only a few hundred less than the tahoe had in it

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

You should be able to install air bags yourself, it's not that hard...