Need bump stops with rear 5100s, sagged AAL and camper shell?

Hello,

I just put in Bilstein 5100s in the rear and everything feels great I don’t see and feel any issues. I have a decently worn AAL and a camper shell. I’m just curious do I need upgraded bump stops in the rear? I’ve been over many bumps and speed bumps and haven’t felt anything harsh, yet. If I do need some, ahh recommendations that don’t happen to be u-bolt flip kits?
Thanks

 

The key is most likely in your post

I would pass, if you’re not bottoming out no need. If you start bottoming out a ton, bump stops seem like the solution to a symptom, not the problem. The sagging AAL would need replacement to prevent bottoming out while daily driving.

 

Looks like with the camper shell and me adding more weight when transferring stuff when moving soon, I need new bump stops anyways. I looking at 7” between the leaf springs and bottom of the frame. I would need the sumo bump stops made for lifts right?

 

with the shell, added weight, and worn out aal why not look into a full leaf pack with the new bump stops?

 

I’m a recent Highschool graduate and only put in new 5100s because the old ones were trashed from factory and wanted more support. Don’t really have the money for a full leaf pack. I know the sumos are pretty expensive but easier and less expensive. I also only have 10 days until I leave for college when I throw a ton of weight in the back moving across the country.

do you happen to know what size sumos I would need? Standard or the ones made for lift? I have looked but can’t find an exact answer

 

If money is the issue and you are hardset on new bump stops, these seem the most economical, they are for up to 3 inches of rear lift. About 100 less than the sumos, and they get good reviews from third gen guys.
https://www.srqfabrications.com/pro...tacoma-00-21-tundra-durobumps-3-5-inch-height
Of course do your own research.
I will say, look into some general spring leaf springs, the HD gives 1.5 inches of lift and can hold up a camper can. Not much more than the bump stops you were looking at.
https://www.generalspringkc.com/2005-2025-toyota-tacoma-4x4-prerunner-heavy-duty-rear-leaf-spring-4-3-1-leaves/

I’m willing to bet you would be fine getting in your truck right now and traveling cross country, given there are no other problems, a couple bottom outs on the OEM bump stops won’t total your truck.

 

Oh man I forgot about durobumps. Those look like the perfect option, as I don’t plan on towing anything and that’s really what sumos are for. All I wanted new bump stops for was to prevent bottoming out when hauling my camper shell + packages and gear across the country. Also nice they make them up to 2” of lift and I’m oriabky at 1-1.25” in the rear. Will be getting the durobumps now, thank you very much.

 

I am probably okay with factory bumps, but don’t want to be 300 miles into the road trip and something goes wrong. Or something goes wrong when I’m in an unfamiliar area without my well known shop. So thank you

 

How will the duros differ from stock bumps if they are only .5" taller. My bilstein collapsed length is 14.08". Which should be fine with factory bumos since thats close to the factory suspension compression length. My only concern, does the camper shell really make a differnce, will the 3.5" duros be okay? I really just dont want to ruin my new 5100s.

Also, going back to sumos, does it need to be touching the frame? Or can i order the standard size sumos with a 1-1.5" gap between the frame. I seriously keep overthinking all this weight im going to be adding in the back when i move.

 

another option...
https://tacomabeast.com/products/20...ear-kit?currency=USD&stkn=c9d758c138c9&utm_m=

 

Back order. Do you happen to know if the sumos need to be in contact with the frame, or can I get the standard sumos and kinda use them as long bump stops?

 

Ok did more measurments.
My shock ride height from top of the rubber boot to the middle of the bottom bolt is about 20.5". My bump stops are 3" tall and have about 4" before contacting the frame. If the fully compressed length of the shock is 14.08", I wont bottom out even with a camper shell(200lbs) and more grear (100lbs) and a 1" AAL with it being decently worn. So by now with these measurements i think factory bumps are fine like you said originally. I just still feel like im gonna ruin these shocks. Just need some peace of mind I guess.

 

You definitely won’t ruin the shocks. I have had 5100s on for 30k miles with near flattened leaf springs. Bottoming out is rare becaude I basically never wheel, even when I am fully loaded with stuff it’s fine. That being said I have done some light stuff and bottomed out a ton, probably won’t do that until I get in a new/ upgraded leaf pack. Unless your hitting the bump stops constantly there is no need for an upgrade.

 

Okay cool. I have a camper shell and will be transporting light cargo across the country. Will stock bumps still work fine? Also what does it feel like to bottom out? I don’t think I’ve ever felt it with the setup I have now. So maybe then I don’t need new bumps?