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2nd gen DJM frame notch with load helpers springs?

Discussion in 'Street Trucks' started by gstodd, Jan 13, 2025.

  1. Jan 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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    gstodd

    gstodd [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I discovered over the weekend that I really should get some load helper springs, or bags. Ended up loading a lot of large format tiles in the bed for a bathroom remodel and discovered that maybe with the truck lowered as much as it is that not the greatest at hauling large heavy loads. I kept hitting the bump stops and rubbing the inner fender.

    Had look at both Air Lift and Sumo Springs. Air Lift only has a bag mount for the 4x4 and the Sumo Springs replace the stock bump stop. Only problem with that is I don't have the stock bump stop mounts any more since I put the DJM notch kit in.

    Has anyone come up with an alternative solution?
     
  2. Jan 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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    Firestones are popular, they list 2wd on their website.

    I'd recommend timbrens but you don't have the stock bump stop mounts
     
  3. Jan 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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    gstodd

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    Unfortunately Firestone bags mount very similarly to the AirLifts and part of where they mount to is now gone with the notch. Different problem with the Timbrens. There is not enough physical space between the axle and the inside top edge of the notch to fit them. I think I've found a solution to try. Energy suspension has a set of progressive bump stops that will fit in the space between the axle and the notch. I just need to made a mount for them to be able to thread inti the bump stop mount of the notch.
     

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