Need more rear support for my 72 4x4

[Lugnutt]

Hi, I searched for a topic covering this but couldn't find one. Basically, I have a dead-stock 72 1/2 ton 4x4 short step-side and I'm thinking about pulling a travel trailer once in a while. Some of them have pretty heavy tougue weight and I was wondering what my options would be to add some rear support. I have the stock 2 leaf with the one overload leaf. What about coil-over shocks or do they make air bag systems that can be used in addition to my leafs? I don't want to make any perminent changes that can't be undone later.

I'm hoping you guys can steer me to the best options for my rig.

Thanks,

[69gmcc10]

I would look at ridetech.com and look at there airoverleaf kits, they blot in and can be taken out. Also a stabilizer hitch and/or a sway bar will help allot.

[jrdv]

I have two 3/4 ton 72 Chev 4x4 work trucks that I put overload air bags on. I bought them from JCWhitney. They are for a 73 and up but they work for me.
I carry an extra 1500 pounds on the back and pull trailers. These work great because you can air them up or down depending on your load.

[andrewmp6]

How much does the trailer weight tho?

[Lugnutt]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

How much does the trailer weight tho?

I'm looking at a 19' ultralight trailer, 3800lb dry weight, which would be about 400 to 450 lbs of tongue weight.

[andrewmp6]

Yeah you'll be fine with helper bags in the rear.

[Lugnutt]

thanks for all your feedback. I'm going to look into overload airbags to help with the extra weight. An in-vehicle compressor and regulator would be a good addition to the system i'm thinking.

Thanks again