Front Sumos Super Thread

Today was the day I finally got around to installing the new Sumo front bumps. These things are great! I mean it rides real smooth now in the front.

Only issue I had was trying to squeeze them under the as it touched the lower control arm when installing. Once on there they have like maybe a little bit of play before they engage.

Definitely improved the ride up front and takes all the vibration and shock out of potholes speedbumps etc. Haven't gone offroad yet Soo I'll update when I get a chance.

Update : link for y'all to buy em
https://www.superspringsinternational.com/shop/ssf-604-40/

 

I'm interested to hear how this works out. I see the bils, whats your front lift?

 

Just a Level up front. 5100 at 2 in I think. But man these things are the truth! It rides Soo damn smooth now up front.

 

I did Fox 2.0 Coilovers on my last Taco. I think I might just go the Bilstein route this time because of the overwhelmingly good things people say.

 

where did you end up buying it from?

 

Interested to know as well!

 

Got em from the sumo springs site themselves. It's a new product they launched this month here's the link.

https://www.superspringsinternational.com/shop/ssf-604-40/

 

Mine ride very well and didn't break the bank. I just made the mistake of ordering through 4Wheel parts which was a nightmare and I'll avoid them like the plague.

 

I had no idea this was a specifically designed product for the front. I thought your were just making some rear ones work. This is even more promising. Looks like a superbump competitor.

 

I originally was going to go with Timbren but then I saw a promo video on their Twitter and Instagram for these and I cancelled my order for the Timbrens and picked these up. I haven't had any experience with any other front bumps on my Taco so thought I'd take one for the team. Glad to report I'm pleased.

 

How was the shock prior to installation of these for you?

 

They make UCA's now for the Tacoma, if you can find them.

 

Excellent in every way. I had stock sport suspension and the ride was firm. The Bilstein was firm too but not nearly as harsh on bumps and handled turns and whoops really really well.

Since the Bilsteins are digressive valved and the sumos are progressive in nature they compliment each other well. Very buttery transitions into one another when suspension and sumos work together on bumps.

 

Good info. Do you still have the sway bar on?

 

Yup and stock springs.

 

Its also worth mentioning that this tones down the infamous Taco Lean. Doesn't take it away but it's alot less noticable. Just my 2¢

 

Nice review OP,looks like a simple install. Did you remove the wheel? I'm been thinking about these, thanks for the link.

 

Thank you. Yea I removed the wheel to get easier access. I suppose you could get away without removing the wheel but then you'd have very little room to get the channel locks in there and bite down hard on the old bumps.

 

do the sumos just screw on or did you have to use a nut as well?

 

They just screw in. The nut is for other applications from what I read on the instructions like 4 runners and one of the Lexus SUVs