SumoSprings Bump Stops Front/Rear Installed

I installed both front and rear SumoSprings (blue) this weekend. I don't have the proper jack and jackstands currently so I didn't remove the wheels for this install. Directions indicate it is optional. I agree though with the wheel off the install time would be cut in half at least.

Fronts - I did need to jack up and get the front wheel off the ground. Even with the wheel off the ground getting the SumoSpring started in the threads was a little tough. The bolts they supply are LONG, they could shorten them by 1/4 inch and there would still be more than enough and make install way easier.

Overall the install on the front is pretty easy, 30 to 40 minutes tops assuming you have all the right tools. I had to drive to a local ACE and borrow a pipe wrench to loosen the stock bumps.

Rears - did not jack up the rear. There is plenty of space between the axel and the new SumoSpring. The stock bumps came off super easy and with the proper ratchet extensions the rears installed really easy as well. It is a little hard to get the SumoSprings lined up from underneath the truck but pretty sure I got it.

Install on the rear was probably right at 30 mins.

One question I have for others that have done the rears. SumoSprings provides a support plate and in all the youtubes and the Trail4R install no one uses the plate. I did. I figured it would add a bit more strength and they wouldn't include it if it wasn't necessary but?????

Has anyone else used it?

I have only driven a few miles and haven't had them off road yet but will add to this once I have some experience on them.

I should also mention that I found the best price on these at AutoAnything.com and had them in hand 2 days after I placed the order.

 

I am looking into these. I am 3/2 on my lift. Any noticeable difference under normal driving or just offroad?

 

After a month with them installed, I would say no, there is no noticeable difference under normal driving. I thought initially there was increased anti roll/dive but my OME BP51s make the biggest impact on both.