Can U-bolts of 2013 Toyota Tundra be Reused When Installing SumoSprings

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Will be installing Sumo Spring Helpers1500# on my 2013 Tundra. Some articles say its ok to loosen and reuse u-bolts while other insist they be replaced as u-bolts are Yielding Rolled Thread installed and not to reuse but many do. Whats your opinion and recommendation?

asked by: Red C

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SumoSprings who is very diligent about making sure their install instructions are safe state you can reuse your u-bolts when installing the part # SSR-610-47 on your 2013 Toyota Tundra.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Hey, Allen! All depends on what you're towing. Would you be able to give me some information such as what kind of trailer(s) your towing, is there going to be any sort of gear or equipment in the truck bed, and lastly does your truck have any…

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Answer 2

One of the differences between Draw Tite adapter #HE18 and the Curt model #C45796 is the length. They both have 18" between hitch pin hole and the ball hole, the Curt is overall a bit longer. The Curt has an overall length 23-1/4" and the…

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Yes, your 2000 Ford F-350 can use a ball mount with a 2 inch drop like #C45310 with an 18 inch extension, the Curt Extender #C45796. Keep in mind an extender will reduce the capacity of your trailer hitch, the Reese by 35 percent and the Curt by 50…

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The only other extension option we carry besides the Torklift SuperTruss extender that does not cut your tongue weight in half is an extra long ball mount. Traditional extensions such as part #C45796 cut the tongue weight capacity of the hitch on the…

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The #D30 you referenced is for hitch fabrication and it sounds like you simply need a hitch extender. There is an 18 inch extension, the Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long #C45796 which you can use with a bike rack. The only thing to…

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We do offer hitch extenders/adapters that will fit into a 2-1/2-inch hitch and reduce the receiver opening size down to a 2-inch size but none of these is 18-inches long. There is another way to go that might work for your application. You could use…

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A hitch extension does cut your trailer hitch capacity by 50 percent, but for as light of a trailer as you have and how heavy duty your tow vehicle is that wouldn't be an issue. So yes, a 14 inch hitch extension like the #C45795 would be a solid…

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Hey Brandon. The longest hitch extender we have is the 14" long Gen-Y Hitch item #GY89SR. This fits a 2" receiver and has a 10,000 lbs capacity but it will reduce your hitches capacity by 50% like all hitch extenders do. The 15-3/4"…

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Answer 9

Sumo Springs should do a great job at helping to control the movement of your 2018 Toyota Tundra but if your suspension is worn out then newer leaf springs would help, but if you have the 1,000 lb SumoSprings #SSR-610-40 you can upgrade to a stronger…

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For your 2018 Toyota Tundra, I recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs item #SSR-610-47. These are the black 1,500 lbs capacity ones. They will keep your Tundra level when you're towing or hauling a heavy load. You will not be able…

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Answer 11

I would recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88299 over the SumoSprings #SSR-610-47 for your 2016 Toyota Tundra carrying a slide in camper. The Air springs allow you to adjust the air pressure in the springs to dial…

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Answer 12

Hello Mark, Great question, happy to help you make a decision between the Torklift and the RAS. For your 2024 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X with a slide-in camper and running right up at your payload limit, I would recommend the TorkLift StableLoad…

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