Shocks and trailering

[wingnut2u]

Ok, I have read the threads about all of the recommended shocks. I am leaning towards the Rancho 9000 adjustables. But as you can see by the pic, I trailer a heavy boat that drags down the rear of my H2. I do not have the air suspension.

Will I sink even more when I replace the stock shocks with the Rancho's or is there a better shock to use.

Anti-Blingers please go easy on me.

Sorry about the quality of the pic as it is from my camera phone.

[HummBob]

No idea on SHOCKS

But NICE LOOKING SETUP

[wingnut2u]

Thanks, here a few more pics

[wingnut2u]

another again

[raptor2ride]

First, are you using a weight distribution hitch? Second, I too do not have the factory air system but I installed an aftermarket air bag system. It was cheap and works great for what it is.
Sorry ,but I dont have any experience with the rancho shocks.

[KenP]

The Ranchos set on 9 may help. If not, you could always roll the boat back a few feet to relieve tongue weight.




Almost forgot... That's some YELLOW right there! I bet CO Hummer is jealous.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by raptor2ride

First, are you using a weight distribution hitch? Second, I too do not have the factory air system but I installed an aftermarket air bag system. It was cheap and works great for what it is.
Sorry ,but I dont have any experience with the rancho shocks.

No, he's not.

Shocks are not your first concern. You need to consider how you are going to handle the tongue weight of the trailer. Since you do not have air there are a few options. A weight distributing hitch is an option as it will (if properly set) keep the vehicle ride height even. Second you could do some secondary or even primary air bag systems that replace the coils such as the ones Firestone make. Thirdly you could add air shocks that work off a compressor to add additonal carrying capacity on an as needed basis but operate as a normal shock.

Aside from option 3, the shocks will just change your vehicle ride characteristics. They may change the height at which your truck will sit when sitting still but that's simply an aesthetic concern if you're accomodating the functional concerns.

Lastly, if you going to pull much, dump the H2 and buy one with rear air. Truly makes all the difference in the world.