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Front Bump Stops Durobumps or SumoSprings?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Harold_Z, Feb 27, 2023.

  1. Feb 27, 2023 at 9:33 AM
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    Harold_Z

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    I am looking to upgrade my front bump stops on my 2012 4x4 to get rid of the rock-hard original one, I'm having a hard time choosing between Durobumps or SumoSprings since there isn't much difference in price.

    Anyone can tell me a little more about your experience with them if you are running one currently?
     
  2. Feb 27, 2023 at 10:11 AM
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    So we run and sell Durobumps here at Hotshot Offroad. Here's a graphic that we like to share when folks ask. Take this with a grain of salt as this testing was not conducted by us in house at Hotshot Offroad. "Sumo Springs claims “a 1,400 lb capacity when compressed at 50%”... The SSF-604-40’s free height is 2.75” and 50% compression is 1.4” – that’s approximately a half inch shorter than the OEM bump stop! During our testing, we compressed Sumo Springs beyond 50% with only a 600-pound compression load."

    What's it mean? It means that on a hard hit a guy runs the risk of collapsing the front shock.

    Gotta plug what we support too! We have them here and in stock to boot. Hit me with more questions too if you've got them. If I don't have the answer I'm happy to get it for you.
    https://hotshotoffroad.com/products/front-bump-stops-07-21-tundra

    Comparison photo side-by-side.jpg
     
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  3. Feb 27, 2023 at 10:20 AM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Durobumps here, want to go to Timbrens I think. More $$$$. I will tell you, beware removing, the nuts inside the frame like to break away from the weld. Have seen several cases of this including my own non corroded 2021.
     
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  4. Feb 27, 2023 at 10:53 AM
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    Thanks for answering!! The comparison is loud and clear, I'll order a set from yall soon.
     
  5. Jul 19, 2023 at 9:22 AM
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    OldGuy03

    OldGuy03 Still new here, but working on it

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    ^^^this was me last weekend when i tried to remove my bump stops after installing my set of 5100's on the second ring. I'll likely replace the stops with durobumps or similar but now I have one of my OEM stops that spun off with the bolt still inside the frame. @2mchfun, any suggestions on how to proceed with this stuck bolt? Also any suggestions on how to not break any more of the OEM stops off while extracting? PB Blaster has always been my go to for corroded things but i'm open ears to any other techniques or products. Thanks for the help in advance.

    lastly, I've been reading some intel on other threads here and should I only replace the rear set (of the front 2) with an aftermarket stop and just shim the front OEM stop as per bilstein's instructions.
     
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  6. Jul 19, 2023 at 11:10 AM
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    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Sorry to hear about your issue! Yes, I only did the rear two. Not sure what to tell you aside from i got lucky so far. All I did was attempt to stab a slightly larger coarse thread bolt in the hole and it grabbed on to something, so I gently wrenched it in and it snugged up. I didn't have a lot of time either, so I left it alone and it has been like that for over a year now. I have bought a riv-nut kit to get in there and fix it right, but haven't been able to get around to it yet. For now I just look at it once in a while. Maybe in the fall, just too hot now to even think about messing with it. As for penetrant, PB blaster is pretty much my go to. Good luck with your project!
     

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