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1,000-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.
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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.
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.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hey guys, this is Jake here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be talking about the density differences in the different colors of SumoSprings. More specifically, today we're gonna be talking about the blue line of SumoSprings. So just to compare each one to start with, the blue is going to be for your lighter, more frequent use. The black is going to be a more heavier duty, constant use, and then your yellow is going to be a more extreme duty, if you're constantly towing at the max capacity of the vehicle that you're using. To go over each one a little bit more and what case is best for each one, the blue one, which is why it's most popular, is going to be for frequent towing.
If you're towing like what we've got back here, a couple of buckets of salt or if you're going to the store to pick up a load of lumber or different building materials, whatever you're hauling, if you don't have a constant load on these, these are gonna be a great option. If you're wanting to put a set of SumoSprings on, say a sprinter van that's always loaded down with tools or maybe a rigging truck that's got a welder in the back, and you just want a little bit more support than what the factory suspension can supply, the black ones are gonna be a great option if they're always engaged. The yellow is going to be your most extreme option. So if you're pushing your vehicle to its max weight capacities, the yellow's probably gonna be what you're gonna want to go with because they're gonna supply the most support if you're at that max capacity. Now focusing more in on the blue set, they are going to be made out of a softer compound, which is why they're so ideal for people who are not towing all the time because the suspension on the vehicle is designed to be soft for a comfortable ride.
Well, if you go and throw a super stiff add-on spring on there, then it's gonna completely eliminate the fact that you had a softer suspension before. So when you put these on, they're going to help to absorb the shock rather than resist it like the other ones are. For when you hit bumps, this one's going to absorb it. It'll be a soft-cushion feel, whereas those are stiffer, so they're going to hit the frame, and you're gonna feel it transfer through the vehicle. Now, being made out of a urethane material, it's going to make it quiet but still harsh.
With the blue ones they are, like I said, they're gonna be much softer. If you're not towing all the time, these are gonna be a great option to add to your vehicle because you're gonna get the support when you need it and you won't even know it's there when you don't. Now, when it comes to installation, SumoSpring does a great job of making a custom install for each vehicle that you purchase these for. For example, we installed some on this 2020 Nissan Frontier, and this lower bracket is identical to the bracket that the factory jounce bumper was bolted onto. Except this one is going to be a little bit beefier, which is always a good thing.
You want the hardware to be able to support the add-on that you're putting on there. So depending on your vehicle, you can use our fit guide to find the right SumoSpring to fit your vehicle. Let's go ahead and take this over the test course and see how the suspension performs without our SumoSprings, and then we'll get them installed. Now to start off our test course, we're gonna start with just a couple of little bumps. Oh, you can feel a lot of sag in the back end of this truck because it's already compressed, so when we go over a bump there's not much more room to travel after that. When I'm hitting these bumps, the steering on the front feels very light. The steering wheel is kind of doing whatever it wants, and we're going at low speeds too, so this is not even a, not really a true example of what you might experience on the highway with high winds or anything like that to cause sway or any other problems you might have. But this is giving us a very good example of how soft the suspension is. Even with 450 pounds in the bed, that's, I mean, that's hardly nothing for what the owner of this vehicle typically hauls with it. He hauls a heavier trailer to do some side work here and there, and he's got usually about 400 pounds on the tongue or on the trailer hitch itself. So that's a lot more leverage than just in the bed of the truck directly over the axle. So in our little slalom here, driving back and forth, you can feel a little bit of body roll side to side. So hopefully those SumoSprings are gonna help out with some of that roll and help to get this suspension a little bit more dialed in and provides more support for us. Now with our SumoSprings installed in that same 450 pounds in the bed of our truck, take another measurement, we're at 34 and a half inches, so that's only a half inch of sag compared to the inch and a half we had earlier. Now with suspension enhancement, it's designed to provide some support not get it back to that factory ride. We want to have a little bit of sag because that's how we get the correct amount of weight on our ball mount or the tongue of our trailer. For when we are going over bumps is really when it's gonna count. We're not gonna have that same drop that we had in the first run. So let's go ahead and take it through and see how the support is with our SumoSprings. To start off our test course with our SumoSprings installed, we've got that same double bump. You can tell there's a lot more support in the rear now. Now these SumoSprings are still going to be relatively soft compared to a set of Timbrens or something a little bit stiffer, but you can tell, yeah, on that double bump there, it still has that softness that we want, but it's supporting it, and that's definitely what we're looking for out of this set. Now coming around a turn, we didn't have a whole lot of body roll before, but I can definitely tell it's a little bit more solid back there. I went over some small bumps in the parking lot, and I think it's handling quite a bit better than it was before. Again, we've only got about 450 pounds in the bed, so it's not a crazy heavy load, but it's definitely enough to engage our SumoSprings to really see how they work. Now the only thing is with this kit, you're not gonna have the adjustability like you would with a set of airbags, but for the example of this neighbor of ours that owns this vehicle, he doesn't need the adjustability. He's hauling the same load all the time, and it just so happens to be a decently heavy trailer that makes his truck squat a lot more than he feels comfortable with. So this set of SumoSprings is gonna work out great for him. These are gonna be made out of a microcellular urethane, which is essentially another term for foam that has tiny little air pockets in it that allow it to flex enough but also be stiff enough to provide that support. They are also going to be a progressive spring, so the more and more they compress the stiffer they get to provide that support. There are a couple options for jounce-style replacement springs on our website. I do like these a lot because there's other types out there that are much stiffer. They may be able to hold a lot more than these can, but a lot of trucks, such as the Frontier, they don't need that much support. These being rated for 1400 pounds is more than enough support for this Frontier and what it can handle. And the reason for that is, with those stiffer springs, you almost have to be loaded to half the capacity that they can carry in order for them to give you a comfortable ride. These being that softer urethane material, when you go over a speed bump or anything unloaded, you're not gonna feel a knock up against your frame because those other springs, when they engage, since it's such a hard rubber you'll feel it every time you go over a bump or anything like that. With these, you're not hardly gonna feel it because they are that softer material. These jounce-style bumpers are gonna be for the rear of your vehicle, but if you're looking for a front-end suspension enhancement, SumoSprings does make a variety of different products for different vehicles, so be sure to check out our fit guide to see what kits are available for your vehicle if you're having an issue with your front end. Hopefully this video was able to help you decide whether or not the Blue SumoSpring line is the right one for you.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (2498 Customer Reviews)
1,000-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.Shipping was fast. Packaged well but spacer washer was not included. Luckily I'm a guy that keeps extra hardware around. Installed this morning in about 45 minutes. The brake bracket was the hardest part. All the rest of installation was straight forward and easy. Maybe I was lucky this morning. Will update on performance once I drive with my camper in tow. Installed on my 2019 Z71 Duramax long bed Colorado.
Thought about air bags for '19 Canyon w/Duramax towing 5k# camper. This product works just as well. Easy install prevents bottoming out with weight on the hitch and better stability. Baby Max pulls great.
Easy to install. I put them on and pulled a trailer with race car on it from California to Missouri and everything worked great. Very satisfied.
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.
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.
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.
Very easy installation in about 20 minutes. Very ingenious concept as opposed to bolt on leaf style helper springs
I installed the black Sumo Springs on a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The fit was easy. Passenger side could be done without jacking the vehicle (although many folks on Youtube said they could not make the install and tighten). I used zip-ties to tie the brake sensor lines away from the pinch points. The Sumo springs are a great option. I tow a 3200# travel-trailer. The Sumos reduced sag at the hitch from 3-inches to one inch, and the wider contact points with the axle clearly provide more stability. I am 4000-miles into an out and back cross country camping trip. The ride while towing is tighter and gives more confidence. Glad I chose these over "air bags".
I got the springs installed last week and wanted to have a drive time before I wrote the review.
The height of the springs are perfect for my 2016 Tacoma, They keep the truck stable and nearly eliminate the body roll I had before installing them. I am heading to the mountains in a couple weeks, so I will update the review when I get back. That way I will know for sure the body roll is gone and the truck is stable on the winding mountain roads.
The springs installed in no time at all and since I had the rear end apart, I decided to add the leveling blocks at the same time, to keep the truck from squatting with the gear I haul around with me.
The guys at etrailer are great. And while I did not call them to discuss this item, they have been very helpful in the past with all my questions.
Below are pictures of before, a couple comparisons and after. Sorry if they come out sideways.
These Sumo Springs were a great addition to my Tacoma and well worth the money, IMHO.
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.
Towed my 12k fifth wheel with my '23 super duty once before purchasing these. Night and day difference! The springs reduced the side to side sway and wallowy ride. My initial tow it felt more like a bumper pull than fifth wheel, now back to feeling very stable. The truck still squats pretty good but not as much.
I used the Sumo spring with the RAS system. I remove the pump stops and installed the sumo(without spacer) so the axle would be one inch from sumo so the RAS does the work when not pulling trailer and sumo sumos are activated with pulling the camper. The stability it created on highway and back winding roads was really great. Feels like a totally different truck when loaded up. The RAS came with an offset spacer to move the bump stop in a better place but I didn’t need it because the bracket with the sumo springs moved the unit back and in and had plenty of clearance for the RAC system. In total they only took15 minutes each side to install once the truck was up and the tires were off. The sumo spring and RAS together were amazing and would recommend them to anyone with an F150 that need a little more support near the bumper.
The parts are made with what appears to be a powder coat paint job.They all came packaged nicely and well protected. The instructions are clear, accurate and easy to follow. Mentioning that there is a left and a right assembly may be helpful to some. Mentioning "outboard" may be ovelooked by some. They installed easily. Removing the wheel gives you plenty of room for easy access. Once installed with my 4runner on the ground, the SumoSprings were resting on the frame. I do have a dog kennel and lots of training equipment that is loaded constantly. Hopefully these will help when I pull my RV. I did take it for a drive and it felt "firmer" more stable around sharp curves. I like them.
This is the second pair if SumoSprings I have bought. The first pair of springs were Great coming my truck level with support trailering a 26 ft RV. My first truck was totaled last October by a bad driver.
I just bought enough pair SumoSpring in another truck to haul and support a big weight.
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Installation was relatively easy and straightforward. I haven't noticed a huge difference in ride quality yet but I haven't towed anything since installing them. I will edit my review as soon as I am able to put the sumo springs under a heavier load or find the time to get off road.
I love my Ram, but I would white knuckle it while towing my travel trailer which is 3000 lbs. under my towing capacity. Well, I was skeptical that a $300 part could make a difference in the handling of my truck. But this has made a whole world of difference. No porpoising, minimal sway and NO white knuckles. And when I’m not towing, I don’t even know the springs are there. I highly recommend these helper springs!
I waited until I could drive the MH to rate this purchase. They were super easy to install. This difference was subtle but noticeable. Less body roll in corners and in windy conditions. This also resulted in better steering and a more relaxed drive. Well worth it!
Together as a set of front and rear sumo springs and the Hellwig anti-swaybar the ride in my Leisure Travel van is like night and day, improvement and handling!
I had installed this model SumoSpring on my 2019 4Runner and had great results when towing the camper I had at the time. They greatly reduce the bounce when going over dips in the road at highway speeds. Now I have a 2021 Titan and a bigger heavier camper. I expect the same great results on the Titan. Installation was pretty straight forward and took about a half hour. The size difference between the OEM bump stops and the SumoSprings alone should give a better ride when towing my camper.
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.
These work great for my 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. I pull a 7,000 pound 30 foot Sportsmen RV with a bumper-hitch (heavy tounge-weight). I thought about replacing the leaf springs (way to expensive and difficult to install), but these work great! Under normal load, they are about a half-inch from the top of the axle, so they don't really affect the normal day to day suspension travel (allowing for the shocks and leaf springs to provide the support). My leaf springs are saggy, so it doesn't take a lot of weight to contact the Sumo's. (Also, I have Monroe load-level-load-assist nitrogen charged shocks...Which I highly recommend If you don't haul much weight or don't trailer, the Monroe's are good (awesome)enough without the Sumos). When the trailer rocks up and down after a bump, the Sumo's don't 'thud' when they contact the top of the axle. Smooth, and they reduce the body-roll (when under load) because they remain in constant contact with the top of the axle. Just unscrew the old bump-stops (with a bit of effort) and screw these right in. I would highly recommend! Make sure you get the blue ones identified for the 1500. not as stiff as the ones for the 2500, 3500. Do it!
These were shipped to me mid-trip so I had a good chance to do a before and after with same loads/ same roads for 3100 miles. They were easy to install (in my daughters driveway) in about an hour with one reluctant bolt in the original bump stop. I did not install the hard spacer, I figured I’d add it later if needed. I was able to do the install w/o jacking up the whole truck using a 1 1/2 ton jack under the hitch receiver w/ a jackstand next to it. I needed just a few inches as there’s lots of room under the stock height truck (I was lying on a piece of cardboard). The helper springs didn’t quite touch the axle when the jack was removed. When I first drove it in town with the Sumo’s on it they were not really noticeable. When loaded up with my 22’ Livin’ Lite Axxess trailer (4300lbs with 650lb hitch weight) the rear end would squish into the overload springs a good 3/4” but the truck was about level w/o rear end sag.
Driving home over many of the same roads I noticed it was better over railroad crossings and rhythmic bumps on the highway that previously pitched it fore and aft. The trucks manners were much better overall during big hits (like hitting a curb- yup) and pulling off-highway. The trailer is low so it doesn’t go very far off road so I can’t report on that.
Overall for ease of ordering, of install, simple usage w/o need of airlines and effective control of the rearend of the truck and the trailer I feel they deserve the 5 stars.
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Jason
8/29/2023
The assist springs are holding up well. They have definitely smoothed ride out,especially when Im towing my camper. Would recommend and buy again. Thanks