[MrCarpenter]

I have an extra leaf in my spring pack and airbags.

The truck definitely handles a full payload much better. Adding a leaf or getting heavier packs is probably the simplest way to do it. Airbags require attention to keep pressure right etc.

 

[MrCarpenter]

It depends on how much more weight you want to handle.

For my situation, I pretty much never come close to my max payload. But I almost always have 600+ lbs in my box. And then some towing on top of that. (Again, not near the max capacity)

So for me having that extra leaf in the springs keeps my truck from being squatted out as much and I don't feel the weight as much.


I would agree, if you want to be carrying the weight limit of a 1500, probably better to go to a 2500. Like @davester3500 said, its more than just suspension that separates the 1500 amd 2500.


But, if you're going to have say 1,000-1,400 lbs in there, then you are reasonably within the 1500 truck payload, and beefing up the suspension a bit will be very beneficial.