im trying out a set of sumos on my F150. Really just a beefed up bump stop ( jounce block) they are supposed to help keep the bed level while its loaded. I'll know of they work or not after this weekend.
I just recently heard of these. Been considering buying a Tacoma and they're one of the products I saw recommended to help with heavy loads.
I just recently heard of these. Been considering buying a Tacoma and they're one of the products I saw recommended to help with heavy loads.
We used a different product with same idea on my dad's old F250 years ago. They work but the ride will get stiff and rough once they start working. It's a polymer spring. On my truck I replaced the springs with the largest spring set made for that series of trucks. I have a F150, regular cab, short bed V6. I put springs from a crew cab, v8, with tow package. Went from 2/1 leaf to 4/1 pack. That worked out to almost 2000 pound more spring capacity. Rear sits high and it rides rough. But she sits level when it's fully loaded.
Yesterday I pulled a truck load of fresh cut cherry out of a farmers field. The sumos worked as claimed. They kept my tuck level even though I was way overloaded ( i forgot to take pictures) . When unloaded there is about an inch between the sumo spring and the axle. That keeps the axle moving the way it should when your driving on a smooth road. The ride does get a little harsh when the road gets bad. But over all they worked as advertised.
