Firestone Ride-Rite vs SumoSprings

I just got a new to me 2005 Tacoma. I got this to replace my 1999 that has a bad frame, details in that in the 1st gen section. I am making different posts since the subjects are so different.

I use my truck for working. Depending on the job I am heading to, I carry a lot of tools and often a trailer, either an open 4 x 8 or 6 x 12, or a Haulmark 6 x 12 enclosed trailer. These are loaded with anything from mulch to a full pallet of plywood of other building materials.

I had Firestone Ride-Rite air bags on my '99. Each side was plumbed separate so I could adjust for the weak spring that was on the left side. Always needed about 5 psi extra on that side.

I am going to install something on my 2005. During my new investigation I discovered the SumoSprings. They are about $100.00 cheaper than the Ride-Rites, but there is no adjustability with them.

I prefer my truck to sit level no matter what the load is, how do the sumo springs deal with rear ride height with various loads?

Other options to consider?

Thanks

 

I have the Firestone Ride Rite air bags on my 05 and they are one of my favorite additions on the truck. I love being able to adjust the rear when I have a load but return to a softer ride when it isn't needed. I just use a small bike pump. It would be nice to have the compressor and a switch to control from inside the truck but the cost just doesn't seem worth it to me.

 

Not sure about the Sumo's, I have the Ride Rite like Coolerman said they level the truck with a load and the best thing is that you can use a bicycle pump to fill them up.

 

I’m debating on getting the firestone bags or dealing with sag when I got my trailer hooked up. I’m thinking about buying the bullet and getting the bags

 

Ride rites are the best option for your usage. Sumo are nice for a weekend warrior work truck, but the ride isnt as comfortable compared to the firestones. I loved my ride rites had w/the compressor. It made load leveling a breeze. Well worth the $500 from summit.com. Pair them with an on board air system and it makes inflate time way more better. Just my .02

 

Ride Rite

 

You just sold me. Will be adding these to the parts pile. My new front shocks just showed up from headstrong off-road

 

I guess I will be getting those Ride-Rites on order. I just noticed when looking at the Ride-Rite they have lifetime warranty. One of the bags on my '99 is going bad, I will have to get that replaced for whoever buys it from me.

 

@Bebop, this guy is in Colorado but even with shipping you should be ahead.

I paid $300 for mine. They are the same, they fit from 2005-2017.

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/toyota-tacoma-air-ride/6631955447.html

 

Thats a very good deal.

 

I got Ride Rite bags and Firestone compressor system for $560 from SDTruck Springs... love em !!

 

I have Sumos, and when loaded down, does ride rough. But I don't load that often, more of a mall queen. I see you are already going with the bags, i agree with others that's the right choice for you.

 

That's a nice set up, I got my bags at SDtruck Springs also.

What psi are you running? Are you running stock leaf springs?

I see you painted the 1 1/8 bolt! I have to do the same, it sticks out like a sore thumb.

 

I run 8-10 psi empty and they are stock leafs. I might be upgrading shocks and springs at later date.

 

I have stock leaf springs also, they are flat so when I try to pump to 10psi the truck looks like a hot rod.

I keep it at 5psi so the truck look level but the bags bottoms out.

 

I don’t think it’s the bags that are bottoming out.

 

you think are the shocks? they look good. The truck only have 32,000 miles.

 

Did you have bottom out problem before you installed air bags?

 

Nope, am running a 2" block in the rear and 5 psi in the bags. Oh also I have a camper shell on the back.

 

I would check all nuts and bolts on air bags and make sure they are tight.