Will the SumoSprings Helper Springs Impact Daily or Off Road Driving with Unloaded Truck Bed

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Do the jounce springs negatively impact off road performance or daily comfort-ability when the truck is not loaded down? Looking at installing a pair on the rear end of a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4. Thanks.

asked by: Darin

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The SumoSprings Helper Springs, # SSR-302-54, will operate with no issues under normal driving conditions. The springs are designed to begin to impact the truck's suspension when the suspension is under a load.

The OEM suspension components, like shocks, coil or leaf springs, will operate the suspension on your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 truck under normal conditions.

The only issue I could see happening is if you would bottom out the rear of the truck when off road. The jounce bumps on the SumoSprings will be stiffer than the OEM bumpers. Therefore, if you get your truck in a position where you will hit the SumoSprings bumps, the impact may be stiffer than what you experienced with the OEM bumps.

expert reply by: Jared P

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Answer 1

Thanks for the photo and the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TGMRCK15S you mentioned is a good option for helping keep your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 level, but the best option is something a little different, the RoadActive Suspension…

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Answer 2

The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs like part #SSR-209-40 can be in contact with the jounce spring contact point without a load present. Depending on which kit you have, there is sometimes a spacer that will allow you to have either a slight…

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Answer 3

I have two options for you to help with squatting while towing with your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. These two options are the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #TGMRCK15S and the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part…

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Answer 4

Hey Braden, good question. Sounds like you’ve got your setup pretty close already. For the most part, you want the trailer riding level or just slightly nose down but no more than about a ½ inch. A little nose down helps keep your weight on the…

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Answer 5

The SuperSprings product will somewhat help with the bouncing you're experiencing, but I'd recommend that system more for preventing rear end sag and sway. For what you're experiencing, I'd recommend either an air bag system or a Aeon…

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Answer 6

The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #TGMRCK15S is a great option to help reduce sag while towing with a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 but they do have a tendency to ride rough as the material is very dense. I think the perfect option…

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Answer 7

For your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the addition of the jounce springs in the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, #TGMRCK15S, will not change your normal daily use of your truck except with bumps. These jounce springs are pretty strong,…

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Answer 8

It's pretty normal to experience a rough ride with the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System part #T28MR on a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 while going over bumps unloaded. There isn't much that can be done to stop that with these springs but…

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Answer 9

I looked up the owners manual for your truck and your maximum trailer weight capacity is 9,200 lbs and your GCWR is 15,000 lbs. Timbrens #TGMRCK15S are designed to help support the rear of the vehicle when towing a trailer. They essentially stop the…

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Answer 10

All of the Timbren and other rear-axle jounce-spring kits we have for your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, shown on the linked page, feature a bolt-on installation. If you refer to the linked page for Timbren kit #TGMRCK15S you will see in the…

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Answer 11

I have a couple of recommendations for you. A truck suspension enhancement system will help reduce sag and will help with sway especially if you are close to the maximum towing weight limit of your truck. If you are not close to the weight limit,…

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Answer 12

For your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 towing a mid-sized, 6,000 lb travel trailer, the best SumoSprings for your application are going to be the 1,500 lb capacity SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SS95MR. These will give you the right amount of…

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