Add Shock Absorbers?

[Scraper]

I have a 2017 3901MB, with factory (I believe) 8,000 lb axles with leaf springs and air bags. It has mounts for shocks, but none are installed. I do my best to take it easy on the suspension, and don’t tow it a lot.

Are shocks necessary or beneficial?

[Shane Wood]

I have centerpoint air bags and added joyryder shocks
They help smooth out the ride

[XCMARK]

the more you tow it the more you would appreciate having shocks. The cost of center point and shocks I would say your over half way to getting Morryde IS. The Morryde IS is a game changer , it is bay far one of the best things many owners have don't to smooth out the ride in the truck and trailer. We leave our coffee maker and toaster on the counter, it never moves even on really bad roads. We had issue with doors and molding fall off every trip , now not one thing has come off or broken.

[Markyhar]

Originally Posted by Shane Wood

I have centerpoint air bags and added joyryder shocks
They help smooth out the ride

I don't suppose you'd have that model number for those shocks ?

[Andover]

try these MONROE 555025 Gas Magnum RV

[hoosierguy]

Originally Posted by Markyhar

I don't suppose you'd have that model number for those shocks ?

FYI, for another option check out this link:

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lea...2460-2570.html

[XCMARK]

I would agree that the roadmaster system is a better setup then stock, The like above is for 7000 lbs axles and the GK should have 8,000 axles. I am not 100% certain this is the correct kit but it would be worth a look and measureing your axle center to center then calling tech support to confirm what kit you need. I went with Morryde IS , I know the price has gone way up but it is really what a heavy trailer needs for a smooth ride.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lea...2470-2580.html