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Energy suspension front bump stops?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by GDT, Mar 21, 2018.

  1. Jan 26, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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    We have feedback!! Glad they are working out!

    From what i have learned, if you dont have the same stuff as the person you are talking to on here then whatever you have is garbage.
     
  2. Jan 27, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    Well for more proper feedback: The height of the bumps are about spot on for the low level of travel in the front but it does kinda feel like there isn't enough there. Still a little clunky like stock but not as bad. Bang for the buck for sure tho. Like i said before the other options get a shitton of hype around here so i've yet to find out for myself if those others are over-hyped or these don't meet the hype
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2020 at 7:41 PM
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    im going to install my superbumps this weekend.. any advice for removing the old oem bumpstops?
     
  4. Jan 27, 2020 at 8:39 PM
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    They break stupid easy!! You can spray them with pb blaster or something from the inside of that mount part and use a torch to heat them up a bit as well. Keep a wet rag around if you use heat so the paint doesn't catch fire on ya
     
  5. Feb 8, 2020 at 1:02 AM
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    Well since Wheelers SuperBumps apparently just went up from $62.50 to $99.99 :eek:,I resorted back to looking for a cheaper alternative.

    Thankfully, I stumbled upon a set of these Energy bumps on Amazon warehouse for only $19. Think that’ll serve me just fine for now.
     
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  6. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:20 AM
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    thats crazy!! $99 is too much imo dont forget to add $40 for shipping from wheelers
     
  7. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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    They’ll ship for like $8 but you have to contact them. Annoying but at least they’ll do it. If it wasn’t for their crap shipping calculator I would’ve already impulse bought f&r superbumps.
     
  8. Feb 19, 2020 at 4:21 AM
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    I finally got a chance to put the energy bumps on yesterday. They’re definitely harder than SuperBumps but way better than the OEM rocks.
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    Install is very straight forward but if you don’t have a 5/16” hex socket, it will take forever using a hex wrench small enough to fit in that space yet long enough to get to the bottom on the bump. I started with a hex wrench and verrry quickly grabbed a socket.
    I added some blue loctite to the threads, put the washers on the bottom as the instructions say, turned the wheels to full lock on each side and knocked them out. I found the stock bumps easy to remove with a large pair of channel locks.
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  9. Feb 19, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    Looks good!

    For anyone else installing these or super bumps, i found it to be easier to grab an old hex and cut it down to be short enough to fit.
     
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    Agreed. And that’s exactly what I plan on doing for my rears.

    I PM’ed them about it hoping it was a website error and they cited a)supplier price increases and b)still being lower than their closest competition, Timbrens. Both may be valid but no way to confirm the supplier price increase.
    No offense to them at all, but that level of price increase really rubs me the wrong way. The fact that they can(could) offer them at $65, makes it extremely difficult to pay $100 regardless of competition.

    I also noticed that they raised price on the rears but not by 40%, which makes me question the validity of the supplier price increase vs taking advantage of a market opportunity. I used to do pricing strategy for a global company, so maybe I’m reading into this too much. :notsure:
     
  11. Feb 20, 2020 at 7:21 PM
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    Those following this thread might find interesting the rabbit hole I just went down the past 24hr.

    Rear bumps from a 99-06 GM 1500, using the same type of material, microcellular polyurethane foam, as SuperBumps. These specific bumps (GM# 15712438) have been used on many different applications and seem to be well suited for our trucks. I took the plunge and ordered a set, now just have to order my U bolt flip kit. Basically we’re looking at rear bumps for around $50-60 all in including spacers and hardware.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fox-2-0-deavers-1-5-aal-and-gm-bump-stops.289215/
     
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    Thank you for volunteering as tribute
     
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    I have the Timbren SES bump stops in the rear and they are awesome ,but :spending: I’m still OEM in the front and lifted 2.5” . I have almost pulled the trigger on theEnergy Suspension bumps a couple times for the front .
     
  14. Sep 7, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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    Old thread revival, any long term update on those energy suspension front bump stops? Worthy improvement over oem and would you recommend them over dropping $100+ on something else
     
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    Yes, pretty good as far as ballin on a budget quality goes
     
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    I sold my truck 2 weeks ago and never really got to put them to the test off road, however just playing around in the dirt field near my house, the couple times I hit the bumps were noticeably less violent. So absolutely an improvement over stock. As to whether they're better than, or even a better "bang for the buck" over, something like SuperBumps, I can't really say.
     
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    Just purchased these Energy Suspension bumps for about $30 bucks much much less than other brands out there. They bolt right up and dimensions are fairly close. I went with 2.5 length bumps since my 2010 Tacoma has a 3"lift. I guess time will tell if they are worth it.20211020_161144.jpg
     
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    Any update on these?
     
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    So nobody ever found out if these were any good?
     
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    I found this thread useful even though its years since originally posted.

    I have been watching the price of bump stops creep up, these are $40 now everything else seems like its $150 or over with some past $200. Looking back in this thread its hard to believe where super bumps pricing used to be.

    Best bang for the buck and better than stock seems like its worth the $40 risk. If I hate something about them Ill post it, seems like something if it is working right you won't notice it much, hoping that is the case. I am a guy that likes rolling a nice truck but not spending stupid money where its not needed/rolling on a budget.
     
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