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Sumo or Timbren Bump Stops For Towing #2497009
05/16/18 11:45 PM
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Has anyone been running these and if so, how did you like them?
Some are rated at 1,000, 1,500, and 6,000lbs. Some have an air gap of 1/2" and some at 2". The air gap should keep the stock ride feel. But which version have you tried? Do they help on body sway? Do they feel like a rock when the payload meets the bump stop?
Do the smaller spring ratings do much to the ride when a hitch is loaded? Are they a smooth transition when going over bumps, bridges, or etc.?
Give it up and tell your experiences when pulling a trailer front or rear applications.

Note: I know they say do not go over the stock Tow rating. This is just a question as to how they affect the ride.

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1970 YO7 A66 [Canadian Export] F8 Challenger
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Re: Sumo or Timbren Bump Stops For Towing [Re: YO7_A66] #2497079
05/17/18 07:58 AM
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I had an 85 w250 that the PO added Timbren to. Not sure of the rating.

Rode very rough empty or loaded. Hated it.

My 92 d250 with a higher gvw rides much better.

I'm not a big fan of just beefing up the rear for towing, you're much better off getting the tongue weight right and using a weight distribution hitch. You get a better ride and Gain stability. Plus you can swap the hitch to a different vehicle easily.


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Re: Sumo or Timbren Bump Stops For Towing [Re: ruderunner] #2497377
05/17/18 10:52 PM
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I do run a WD hitch. I found the Timbren units are 6,000lbs which seem to be the highest rated units.
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1970 YO7 A66 [Canadian Export] F8 Challenger
340 (Currently in shop for stroker assy.)
Re: Sumo or Timbren Bump Stops For Towing [Re: YO7_A66] #2522119
07/15/18 01:33 PM
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Timbrens on all my trucks.







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