2017, time to replace spring/struts and deal with the load leveling shocks...

[Fasttimes]

I just purchased a 2017 Limited that has 81k miles. As I prepare my outgoing 2010 for sale I've noticed just how much higher my 2010 is sitting. On the 2010 I had installed Monroe Quickstruts on all 4 corners several years ago and I've been very happy with that choice. Truck ride was higher and towing improved.

Now with this 2017 at 81k I'm assuming these shocks/springs/struts must be ready to be replaced. But the new ride has the load leveling (Nivomat) shocks in the rear. I'm curious if I should replace those with the same, and then get factory spec front shock/springs so that they are level? Otherwise, if I go to some other brand front shock/springs they may ride higher than the rear springs?

Has anyone been down this path? Has anyone installed replacement LL shocks in the rear?

 

[glysergt]

I'm in the same boat and wondering what to do as well.

 

[klaus2014]

I'm at 78k miles on my '17 and have done 22k+ miles of towing with our 8500lbs camper. I had a similar thought last summer of whether I should order a new set of rear nivomats. I emptied my trailer, took off the WDH, and got the tongue weight to around 600 lbs and drove around on some bumpy back roads for 10 minutes - the rear end was leveled perfectly. Based on my experience and our similar mileage, if the nivomat assemblies aren't visibly leaking, yours are probably still fine.

 

[MAC1]

I have a 2016 with 115K miles, HD Tow package, been towing a loaded 7200# enclosed race trailer since 2017. The rear shocks/suspension are fine…no issues.

 

[MikeL867]

I have a 2017 Limited with max tow. I am on my third set of Nivomats at 112k miles. I find they work very well, with the exception of the extreme cold up here in Northern Canada, when it’s -40 or colder, they will leak when you hit any significant bumps.