SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle

CB1753 · 06-19-2019, 01:24 PM

Greetings all.

Haven't found this info anywhere in the forum if it exists. Looking at installing the above product on the rear axle of my tow unit. Looking to see if anyone else has installed same, which poundage 1500lb or 2500lb, what was the results, do they recommend, or what you would do different.

Thanks Much

Justice12t · 06-19-2019, 02:38 PM

Not sure what you are looking to add them on...
but I have them on a 2018 F250 CC 4x4.

I waited and caught them on Amazon one day when they hit a large discount. The 1500lb ones. Install was a breeze. I added them because the F250 sat a little low with the 5'er attached. I was happy with them. They helped enough with the squat and I felt like they improved the ride. It was good to begin with, they mainly helped on bridges. I was happy with them. If you are looking for particular information just let me know and I or someone else on here should be able to help.

Good luck.

CB1753 · 06-19-2019, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Justice12t

Not sure what you are looking to add them on...
but I have them on a 2018 F250 CC 4x4.

I waited and caught them on Amazon one day when they hit a large discount. The 1500lb ones. Install was a breeze. I added them because the F250 sat a little low with the 5'er attached. I was happy with them. They helped enough with the squat and I felt like they improved the ride. It was good to begin with, they mainly helped on bridges. I was happy with them. If you are looking for particular information just let me know and I or someone else on here should be able to help.

Good luck.

Thanks for the quick reply. Looking to put them on my RAM 2500. I've got a 8000lb toy hauler with equalizer hitch. Like you, it squats a little in the rear. Just looking to level that out along with a little help on harsh bumps. eTrailer is recommending the 2800lb over the 1500lb. Can't figure that out. I figured the 1500 would be plenty.

frank4711 · 06-19-2019, 09:36 PM

https://timbergroveenterprises.com/2019-ram-1500 I have these ... bump stock to axle ... quality product no cutting direct bolt on ... call and the owner Steve will answer all your questions ... Pulling level is so easy ... thanks Frank

HONDAMAN174 · 06-19-2019, 10:21 PM

Call supersprings direct. They will also recommend the 2800 being that it is closer to your cargo capacity. The install looks easy enough

Mad Cow · 06-20-2019, 12:59 PM

I have Sumo’s on both frack and front of my Chevy 2500. I can throw 1.25 tons in the bed and it sits level. And that is even after I put on a set of McGaughys 2” drop shackles to get some of the “cat in heat” rake out of the back. I push snow in winter so I put Sumos up front also. Great product. Oh... the ones in the back are 1500#

Tundra 2014 · 06-20-2019, 01:35 PM

The Timbren are the same as Sumo w/ higher weight cap. I have on a Tundra, well worth the cost and no maintenance. Corrected rear squat w/ 7500 V-frt, no effect when empty. I got mine from E-Trailer, they carry both brands. Best price I found.

Mad Cow · 06-20-2019, 01:40 PM

Timbrens are not same as Sumos. Sumos are a cellular foam structure that somewhat equivalent to air bags.

Tundra 2014 · 06-20-2019, 02:30 PM

You are correct. Timbren work the same way and will handle a heavier load. Look on E-Trailer, it shows specs for both. When I asked around, I was told the Timbren tended to be more durable. This was from a frame shop that did work for me and E-trailer. I have been very pleased w/ mine after 2 years and 12K + towing. We drive thru Louisiana, horrible roads, w/o pogo stick ride. These controlled ride largely. Given, I was pulling a 1100 tongue weight trailer w/ short wheel base Tundra, at limit.

Mad Cow · 06-20-2019, 02:52 PM

Well, not sure how some classify “durable”. I have had Sumos on my 2015 2500 since I got it brand new. I live on pretty bad rural gravel roads that it is two miles to nearest hard top. Over 100F many times in summer and teens to twenties below 0 in winter. The pickup primarily is a working truck for my property, various towing needs, lots of hauling, and snow plow work. The Sumos are doing the same job and doing it well.

In the back, they rest right on the rear axle even when empty. They are progressive in their resistance as they are collapsed. On mine just as the pickup reaches a level stance, they provide the full 1500# air ride quality support.

Tundra 2014 · 06-20-2019, 06:44 PM

The Timbrens have 3600 cap VS 1500 for Sumo. What ever works for you.

Mad Cow · 06-20-2019, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tundra 2014

The Timbrens have 3600 cap VS 1500 for Sumo. What ever works for you.

1500# is the Sumo's I selected for my pickup. There are higher weight ratings one can get. I can throw 2500 lb in the back of my Chevy 2500, full of fuel and with two people in the pickup with some gear in the back, and just be at my GVWR and those Sumo 1500's do just fine. With that weight, the pickup is just getting to a level stance even with the 2" McGaughy drop shackles I have on the back end. Why would anyone need anything more unless they want to ride on a brick? You do know, don't you, that these are a supplement to the stock springs and not a full on replacement? No need to play the grade school "my ball is bigger than your ball" game here.

I know that being from Texas as you are, many like to think in terms of bigger. Well, I lived in Alaska for 10 full years, a state that is 2.5 times the size of Texas and has more coastline than than all the rest of the U.S. combined. And our critters were bigger also. I still feel no need to strap on the largest, heaviest rated support system on my truck than necessary. I would prefer not developing a case of hemorrhoids riding in my pickup truck.

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