SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle
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2003 Chevrolet Express Van
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2003 Chevrolet Express Van - SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Standard Duty
- SuperSprings Intl
2,800-lb Capacity. Upgrade your Chevrolet Express Van's rear suspension with these maintenance-free helper springs. Sturdy microcellular urethane springs cushion bumps and help support a heavy load to level your ride and minimize sway. No-drill installation.
Features:
- Helper springs upgrade your vehicle's rear suspension for improved driver control and comfort
- Keep your vehicle level when you're towing or hauling a heavy load
- Help to absorb bumps and shocks
- Minimize sway
- Progressive load control - springs compress according to the weight of your cargo
- Lighter loads - springs compress easily at first for soft engagement and a less bumpy ride
- Heavier loads - springs compress by as much as 80 percent for support
- Springs work independently from each other to compensate for off-center loads and reduce body roll during sharp turns
- Durable, high-density microcellular urethane
- Works in temperatures from -25 F to 200 F
- Resists damage caused by oils, road salts, and UV rays
- Minimal lateral expansion - springs compress vertically instead of to the sides so they aren't easily damaged when operating in tight spaces
- Maintenance-free - no tubing to run or air pressure to monitor like with air springs
- Simple, no-drill installation
- 2 Jounce-style springs included
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Weight capacity (at 50-percent compression): 2,800 lbs
- SumoSprings will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity
- Limited lifetime warranty
- 30-Day satisfaction guarantee
Rear Suspension Support
Towing or hauling a heavy load can cause rear sag as your factory suspension compresses under the weight of the load. This means that the rear axle is trying to support not only the extra load but also the weight of your vehicle. And because there is less weight on your front axle, your front tires make less contact with the road, which causes problems with traction, steering, and braking. SumoSprings upgrade your vehicle's factory suspension to level your vehicle, improve driving performance, and keep your ride comfortable.
SumoSprings provide progressive load control - the more you load them, the stiffer they become. With a lighter load, the springs will compress easily for soft engagement and a less bumpy ride. The closed-cell urethane material allows for smooth contact between the springs and your vehicle. And the springs act like a shock absorber to dampen road vibration.
The springs can also compress by as much as 80 percent to support a heavy rear load and to help your factory suspension bear up under the load. This evens out the weight, which levels your vehicle and ensures that your front tires are making better contact with the road. A level ride means that you have improved driving control, ensures safe headlight aim, and helps to minimize sway. The springs also support your factory suspension, which helps prevent sagging and reduces bottoming out.
The springs work independently from one another to support each side of your vehicle. This action helps to reduce body roll when you make a sharp turn. This also helps compensate for an off-center load.
Durable, Custom-Fit Springs
These microcellular urethane springs are tough. They resist abrasion, oil, salt, and UV rays that can more quickly wear out other springs, and they perform well in temperatures ranging from -25 F to 200 F (-33 C to 93 C).
SumoSprings compress vertically with minimum expansion to the sides, so they won't be damaged by nearby mechanical parts and they fit safely into tighter spots. And unlike air springs, SumoSprings require no maintenance or adjustment.
The helper springs are custom designed to fit your vehicle, and they install easily - no drilling required.
SSR-206-54 SuperSprings Sumo Springs Solo Rear Chevrolet Express Van Suspension Kit for Vans
Replaces SSR-206
Installation Details
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
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- Too difficult to install
- Did not arrive in time
Customer Reviews
SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle - SSR-206-54
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (2293 Customer Reviews)
2,800-lb Capacity. Upgrade your vehicle's rear suspension with these maintenance-free helper springs. Sturdy microcellular urethane springs cushion bumps and help support a heavy load to level your ride and minimize sway. No-drill installation.by: Jeff 08/29/2023
Shawnee confirmed that these would soften the rough riding of my Class C. Also told me that it would help reduce sway. Both true. I already had a string stabilizer bar in the rear end. This removed even more sway. Good job eTrailer.
by: Wai03/04/2020
The rear sumo spring was installed into my 2018 Roadtrek 190 Popularity with no difficulty. The front spring was a bit harder due to clearance issue but with persuation of a little grease, the job done withing 3 hours. Riding experience is great. Going through bump has only one reactive bounce each time. Feels like the wheels are constantly sticking to the ground. I have to get use to this feeling from now on.
by: Paul 02/27/2024
Made a difference in the RV ride.
by: Walter Lopez11/16/2020
2016 Chevrolet Express Van
They are very helpful when you have a heavy load
by: Raejr09/10/2018
I installed these 1 year ago (9/2017) on the rear axle of my 30' Class C RV and immediately noticed an improvement. The ride was better overall, the side-to-side sway was markedly reduced, and even the handling seemed better. Installation was really easy; I didn't even have to jack up the vehicle to remove the old bump stops and the Sumosprings mounted in with minimal effort. It was a quick and easy installation that resulted in improved suspension performance instantly. I've since changed the shocks on all 4 wheels and the combination of Sumosprings plus the new shocks have really improved the suspension performance at all speeds and road conditions. There's no doubt to me that the Sumosprings are providing support against side winds, big trucks passing, and even assisting the shocks on poor roads. Best of all, my wife rarely complains about the ride, feeling like she's falling over on turns, or expansion joints in the highway. They aren't cheap, but compared to all the alternatives I looked at, they're worth the money! Highly recommend them.
by: Charles 10/25/2022
2006 Chevrolet Express Van
Great products
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by: Tony04/08/2023
Very easy installation in about 20 minutes. Very ingenious concept as opposed to bolt on leaf style helper springs
by: Jeremy01/04/2023
I installed Sumo Springs on our 06 Xterra right after we bought our Casita 17' trailer. The back of the X squatted a bit more than I liked. I had also noticed before some tendency to bottom out if the car was full of people and stuff. These ingenious devices are a perfect solution for me! They are about 3/4" clear of being engaged with the axle when unloaded, so the ride is not overly affected, but progressively take up some of the weight when the back end starts coming down with load. It now sits very nicely with the trailer connected, no weight distributing hitch and stuff in the back, and no more bottoming. We've put a good number of miles on the X in the last year, towing and not towing, and they are still doing the job.
I should note, the back of my Xterra is lifted about an inch with AAL springs. If that were not the case, the Sumo Springs would be engaged all the time. That will vary with vehicle.
I will also note that they are non-adjustable, unlike airbags. I kinda like that, I didn't want to mess with adjusting air pressure and such. But once they do start kicking in as one or both wheels travel, they do stiffen it up quite a bit. I mean, there's no way around that; you can't take load without stiffening the suspension. As such I think they inhibit upward axle articulation a bit when 4-wheeling, but for us that's not a big deal. Since they do not connect to the axle, they don't affect downward articulation at all.
The pics are shortly after installation, one with the car unloaded, and two with trailer and gear loaded up.
by: David03/21/2023
I believe it’s going to be a great addition to my truck when pulling our RV. Looking forward to a smoother, more even ride. I left the 2x4 blocks in overnig8ht and drove around to ensure a good seat for the springs.
by: Max 05/02/2023
I originally purchased the yellow sumo for additional support when hauling a small trailer or taking trash to the dump so I wouldn’t strain the vehicles suspension that I just replaced . I also never like to see a truck squat . Yellows were too stiff when unloaded so I got these blues sumo and it was a great decision . The ride type is back to original “comfortable” and the sumo still provides great handling when cornering reducing body sway / shock absorbing bumps. A good investment !
by: Kenneth02/22/2023
Gave it 5 because of ease of install - note they use SAE threads 9/16, truck frame and oem is metric 15mm wrench. Makes no difference but don't use oem nuts on spring. I installed all shims supplied and this left about 3/4" gap so hoing its the best for my needs. Easy to reduce if needed.
by: Mike B04/23/2024
I bought and installed the 1000lb Sumo Solo springs to help alleviate rear end squat on my 2024 GMC Canyon Denali when pulling my boat. My boat trailer has a long mono tongue with no weight distribution installed. The boat weighs in at about 5500lbs, the truck fender lip measures 38” high unloaded, once I dropped the hitch down on the ball and the Sumos picked up the load, the fenders measured 36.25” equating to an inch and 3/4 squat. Empty the Sumos have an apx gap of 7/8” above the frame rails. The Sumos were recommended over the Timbrens for my situation of infrequent towing with this truck and to maintain the best ride possible when not towing. So far my ride is virtually unchanged when empty and feels controlled when towing. Installation is straight forward but the instructions could be a little clearer with a diagram showing the intended location of the springs. Luckily an etrailer customer had already done the install and provided some pics so there was no question. I chose to remove the tires to have good access and I’d do it again this way. I supported the truck with a jack stand under the receiver. IMHO the proper method to locate the over frame upper clamp brackets is to push the forward clamp as far forward until it contacts the bed stiffener and you’ll be in the correct location then let all the hardware hang to position itself, tighten as required and enjoy.
by: Dan08/01/2023
These Sumo Springs were easy to install, even for a 70 year old guy. I tow a 7,000lb camper and even tho I have a nice WDH I still had som sag on my Tundra. These helped level it out when towing and got rid of “some” of the bounce. They were really a godsend when I overloaded the bed with about 2,000lbs of pavers. That weight squished the Sumos significantly but the truck drove and rode great. Better and less expensive than air bags.
by: Thomas07/09/2022
The SumoSprings Solo came to the RV Resort today. I installed them on my Titan SV today in less than an hour. Only drove 10 miles with them and they are what I was looking for. In my opinion it was a needed upgrade and thumbs up!
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Walter L.
11/17/2021
After a year. Still working very good on my suspension