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Air Bags vs Sumo Springs

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by drobb, Jun 3, 2022.

  1. Jun 3, 2022 at 1:04 PM
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    drobb

    drobb [OP] The Feral Snail

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    So here is my dilemma. The rear of the truck sits about 3/4 of an inch B88C22C6-D3F6-41E7-BEAC-F4AAE131DC39.jpg lower in the rear with my shell on. Load up the bed for road trips and hook up the trailer, I have a good amount of squat. I want to level out the truck…. Add-leaf or shackles? but also need to fix the squat when towing….. so air bags with cradles or sumo springs?
     
  2. Jun 3, 2022 at 2:46 PM
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    HaveFun

    HaveFun Happy to be here

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  3. Jun 3, 2022 at 4:43 PM
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    Eaganite

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    I have had the black SumoSprings for almost two years now and they are great, I would buy them again. They may cause a slightly stiffer ride when I'm empty, but not enough to bother me. They really shine when towing and or truck is loaded.

    Easy to install, no maintenance needed, they just work.
    Good luck!
     
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  4. Jun 3, 2022 at 6:19 PM
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    mverkaik

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    Black sumo springs!
     
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  5. Jun 4, 2022 at 7:46 AM
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    drobb [OP] The Feral Snail

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    …. another question. Can a 2014 Tundra 38 gallon fuel tank fit a 2013 Tundra?
     
  6. Jun 4, 2022 at 3:03 PM
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    Check out HD version of RAS, (activesuspension.com). Lifts the rear about an inch, no harsh ride and give you that extra support you need for heavy loads, towing, running around with a topper and tools in the truck.
     
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  7. Jun 4, 2022 at 3:28 PM
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    Ghostly.-

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    +1 for sumosprings. I've got blues on top of my Hellwig AAL, and this thing hauls like a champ. 1500lbs levels it now, although its only seen that much weight once.
     
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  8. Jun 4, 2022 at 4:33 PM
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    Terndrerrr

    Terndrerrr 925000 miles to go

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    This is what I’m trying next. I have Firestone ride rite bags and daystar cradles, and they fix the squat thing no problem. But my issue is that they make the rear end significantly bouncier when you’re not towing or hauling anything.

    I have tried lots of air pressures from 5 (the minimum recommended) to 12psi, and I don’t know if it’s the cradles, but it’s noticeable. When you hit bumps or potholes, you definitely know it.

    They do feel fine under a load, though, and perform as advertised. My problem is just when I’m empty.
     
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