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09-03-2018, 05:59 PM
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I get a harsh bang going over anything, expansion joints, bridge approaches, broken pavement. Do you think they would soften the blows?
I have installed Konis and have lowered my tire pressures per the charts.
But I'm running G load range tires instead of the factory F load range Michelins.
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I am not sure how much it was reduced. On smaller stuff it was, but unfortunately we don’t have many small bumps. Seems the roads are either smooth or rough. As soon as I finish my refrigerator I plan to take it out for a ride to heat the differential so I can change the fluid. Will get a fresher take on things then. But the cost of the fronts wasn’t much so for you they might be worth a try.
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09-03-2018, 06:27 PM
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It’s the bad pavement joints that would cause me to put them on the front it it was a big difference not just a little better.
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09-04-2018, 05:01 AM
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It’s the bad pavement joints that would cause me to put them on the front it it was a big difference not just a little better.
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Should have read “if it was a big difference not just a little better” In our last two longer summer trips some of the highways have been awful at times.
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09-04-2018, 05:56 AM
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I haven’t driven anything like that since putting them on. Rather, many of the bad roads around here are a bit like drive no on a bad dirt road.
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09-07-2018, 10:47 AM
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Ordered the front and the rear today. Was gonna try and do a video of the install. Was wondering if anyone would be interested in that.
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09-08-2018, 05:35 AM
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I think a lot of guys would be interested and it makes good future reference as well.
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09-08-2018, 05:45 AM
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I think a lot of guys would be interested and it makes good future reference as well.
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I will definitely try it. Right now we are finishing out fall crop and it looks like hurricane florence is gonna threatin us next week! Ugh i will keep you all posted but definitely plan on doing the video[emoji106]
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09-08-2018, 08:05 AM
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I have been fearful of a hurricane this year as the water is unusually warm off our coast (Rhode Island). Good luck.
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09-08-2018, 01:29 PM
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I'm thinking of removing those yellow Workhorse bump stops and taking a test drive to see if they are contributing to my harsh ride.
If it smooths out some, then I would definitely consider Sumo Springs on the front.
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09-08-2018, 03:05 PM
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I'm thinking of removing those yellow Workhorse bump stops and taking a test drive to see if they are contributing to my harsh ride.
If it smooths out some, then I would definitely consider Sumo Springs on the front.
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Are you bottoming out that far that they hit?
I think those are a limiter too so it won’t travel beyond a safe distance?
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09-08-2018, 08:40 PM
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My front Sumo Springs are in contact unlike the bump stops.
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09-09-2018, 11:00 AM
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Are you bottoming out that far that they hit?
I think those are a limiter too so it won’t travel beyond a safe distance?
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I don't plan on maxing them out, just an easy drive over some bumps and expansion joints to get a feel of what they are doing to my ride.
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09-09-2018, 05:04 PM
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Well, I'm stymied. I got the passenger side yellow bump stop off no problem. Then I tried to get to the nut on the driver's side.
I don't know how you guys did it, but I have metal lines (brake?) running through the frame there and are totally in the way. I can get the bump stop off, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get the nut back in there and threaded.
So I give up. No Sumo Springs for me.
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09-10-2018, 04:57 AM
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Quote:
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Well, I'm stymied. I got the passenger side yellow bump stop off no problem. Then I tried to get to the nut on the driver's side.
I don't know how you guys did it, but I have metal lines (brake?) running through the frame there and are totally in the way. I can get the bump stop off, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get the nut back in there and threaded.
So I give up. No Sumo Springs for me.
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Mine were too. I could get the socket on and loosened the bump stop. Once loose, spin the bump stop. Putting the new one in, I used a Kelly clamp to hold the nut and spun the Sumo to install.
Can you get a socket on the bump stop?
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