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Sumo springs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by GreyWolf66, Sep 30, 2024.

  1. Sep 30, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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    GreyWolf66

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    I got a pair of sumo springs today. They are wider than my leafs, is this normal for them? Should I get wider u-bolts or grind down my sumo springs plate?
     
  2. Sep 30, 2024 at 8:40 PM
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    Don't grind anything. U-bolts should "mostly" always be replaced, as they stretch.
     
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    That's easier. Is it ok since the sumo springs are wider than the leaf springs, the new u-bolts won't fit snug on leaf spring?
     
  4. Oct 1, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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    This is how the blue SS look like on my truck.
    PXL_20241001_202020969.jpg

    I used several "C" clamps on the leaf pack and then loosened the U bolts enough to remove the old bump stops and then install the SS.
     
  5. Oct 1, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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    Ya, that looks better than my set up. I actually called and realized I ordered the kit that bokts to the frame. I'm sending it back for the kit you have.
     
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    Another question for you. Did you remove that "bracket" thing that's on the frame above the stock bump stop when you put your sumo springs? It's not a big bracket/plate. It looks like it's just a guide for the bump stop.
     
  7. Oct 2, 2024 at 9:55 AM
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    I removed it when I installed my Sumos.
    [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    If you're talking about this bracket, I left them on.
    PXL_20241002_175643957.jpg
     
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    What leaf springs are they? I have the blue Sumo Springs (Blue) love them with 3rd Gen take off leafs, if I could do it again I would install the heavy duty 90-297HD General Springs.
     
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    BluberryBCtaco

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    Here is a photo of mine with new-ish recall leafs.
    I believe that stock bracket on the frame rail is supposed to mate together at compression.

    Photo with slight compression and another on level surface.

    IMG_8562.jpg
    IMG_8417.jpg
     
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    The springs in the second pic are the General Spring HDs. I am very happy with that choice.
     
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    Mine did the same thing with recall leafs, it rested on the frame all the time. It took replacing the springs to get what I wanted. The sumos only come into play now when I have a load in the bed.
     
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    Awesome! So I got mine on today. The passenger side fit nice, but the driver side hung over a little. Think it's ok? Hopefully it's at least ok for driving tomorrow. I can mess with it more after work tomorrow night.
     
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    Think I'm ok with mine not lin20241003_204255.jpg ing up completely?
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    Do not pull anything off the frame.

    The stock U bolts can be reused. Yes ideally you bevel the inner edge of the sumo spring bracket so the ubolt pulls tight across the top.
     
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    First, I have to agree with what as stated by @nd4spdbh.
    Second, IMO - that bracket gives a larger/wider contact area for the SS.

    Question for you;
    Which SS do you have? They look like the black ones rated for medium and heavy loads. So they could have a larger diameter compared to the blue ones on my truck.
     
  18. Oct 5, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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    They are the medium/heavy load. I use my Tacoma for pest control, so I usually have a 500lb load or so.
     
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