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#1 Tom n N

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Posted 15 December 2022 - 05:30 AM

I have a 93 Toyota 4x4 with a built out Eagle shell. When fully loaded for a long trip it is very heavy, but after having some new leaf springs made at a local spring shop it handles the load quite well both on and off road. I was considering the Sumo Springs not for load capacity, but to provide more progressive bump stops. When hitting a hole off road with the camper installed it can feel like hitting a wall. Would this product, especially in front, help soften the blow? Any thoughts would be appreciated 

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#2 rubberlegs

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Posted 15 December 2022 - 02:43 PM

I think so, they are softer. But they are much taller than the bump stops, so will pick up load sooner. We have Sumosprings with stock leaf springs.
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Posted 15 December 2022 - 03:10 PM

Are you still running your stock shocks?


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Posted 15 December 2022 - 03:28 PM

Jonathon Hanson is one of the folks whose opinion I really value.   Here is a link to an earlier thread on suspension mods.   His comment is post #4.


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#5 rubberlegs

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Posted 15 December 2022 - 04:02 PM

Are you still running your stock shocks?


Yes
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#6 pvstoy

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Posted 15 December 2022 - 04:11 PM

What about your tires, `E` rated?
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#7 Tom n N

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Posted 15 December 2022 - 08:55 PM

Thanks for the very informative link Sage.

 

As far as tires, off road I run BFG Mud Terrains and always air down as appropriate.

 

For shocks I am running some older KYB’s. I’m thinking maybe I should look into upgrading the shocks first. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks for all the input 

Tom


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#8 Cpt Davenport

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Posted 15 December 2022 - 10:07 PM

I run Bilstein on my SIlverado/hawk combo. It has been a luxurious upgrade from stock. I also just swapped out my Rancho 9000s for Bilsteins on my K5 play toy truck. WOW! the ride has drastically been improved. 

 

All things considered, shocks are an inexpensive upgrade for improving ride quality.


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Posted 15 December 2022 - 11:27 PM

What about your tires, `E` rated?

Well, I started with the P rated, got a nice side puncture just after the scary shelf road out of Cerro Gordo. Finally convinced myself to upgrade to E rated tires. I think the P's would be ok on pavement, but we've done quite a bit on crummy dirt/rock roads. I did most of my hiking and scrambling in tennie shoes... but I didn't weigh 6000+ lbs. I'm stuck in "less is more" thinking.


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Posted 16 December 2022 - 04:46 PM

Another 👍 for Bilsteins. 


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