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Just a quick video showing how I installed SumoSprings on my 2016 Ford Transit XLT350 Passenger Van. The front was super easy and only took a few minutes after lifting the van up a bit. Because of my lift, I put the CoilSumoSprings with the opening facing in. The team at SuperSprings approved this modification to the installation because of the different angle of my springs/struts caused by the offset spacer at the top pushing it closer to the frame/body of the van. The front Tires used to rub a little bit when doing tight turns or turning over bumps and to my surprise, that hasn't happened at all since I put these Coil Sumo Springs in place.
On the rear, this is basically a longer softer bump stop / Rubber 'Spring' that will help with stability and better ride height when loaded or towing. This is a great alternative to air bags and does not require any maintenance after installation. I decided to remove the 2" bump stop extensions that I had in place as a part of the lift kit. They recommend 1/2" - 1" space under the SumoSpring to the contact point on the axle. By using both the 1" and 1/2" spacers in the kit, it looks like I have about 1/2" of space now. I could've probably gotten away with only the 1" spacer, but I liked the idea of having it closer to the axle contact point and thought it might help prevent the body roll and/or rear end sag when loaded. I am very happy with how I set it up and it's working great.
If you have a heavy rig, or want better handling with reduced sway, sag, and a ride that is less harsh without being too firm, I would recommend you pick these up.
Thank you to SuperSprings for reaching out and sending these to me.
From the website:
"Coil SumoSprings are made from the same material as our other SumoSprings products – a micro-cellular polyurethane that decreases vibration, stabilizes sway, and tightens up your existing factory coils. This upgrade adds up to 30% additional capacity to your coils, creating a cushion effect and stopping unwanted dip and roll.
Rear SumoSprings are a maintenance-free suspension enhancement built to create a better journey. Handmade from micro-cellular polyurethane, they are designed to reduce rear-end sag and increase load carrying ability while decreasing vibration, stabilizing sway, and softening harsh rebounds.
The SSR-121-40 has a 1,000 lb capacity when compressed at 50%. The Blue SumoSprings shouldn’t be compressed past 70% of their original height in order to keep full memory rebound."
Tools needed:
13mm socket and ratchet and/or wrench if you have the stock rear bump stops
17mm sockets and extensions and ratchets or impacts
Torque wrench
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