Super Springs... Read This

[tennesseetundraman]

I recieved and put my springs on. It has stopped most of the jello effect of the bed jiggling when you go over a bump. It also has helped with cornering, as it does not lean as much in the corners as id did before. The easiest way to install is to jack up the side and remove the rear tire. Also it is suppose to stop wheel hop when spinning, which would effect axle wrap. I took some old heater hose, split it open, put it over my brake lines, and zip tied it on where it was touching the springs, so nothing would rub. I am glad I purchased these and put them on.

[rmjdrift]

Tennesee, how did it help the bed bounce on the concrete highways?

[Hawaii 5.7]

I'm glad to hear that these springs are helping the Tundras common bed bounce problems etc.

Maybe TOYOTA should come up with a similar product (or just get these springs) to help alleviate the bed bounce, wrap-up etc. and make amends with their loyal customers who spent alot of money on these trucks!!

[tennesseetundraman]

I do not have the jointed concrete expressways here. I drive the same way to and from work and there are a lot of bumps that would cause the bed to jiggle around and it was embarrassing. I would look around to see if anyone was in a competitors truck watching. Now it is a little bit firmer of a ride and it does not jiggle around. I think it puts a slight pre tension on the Tundra's springs. It also aids in cornering as the truck does not lean as much because of the stiffer springs. The ride is not harsh, just a little firmer.

[drvntoytrucks4years]

After reading the forums regarding the 05-07 Tacoma sag and bottoming out issues, I put the SuperSprings on a 1 month old, 07 Tacoma DC prior to even trying it with a load. I like the ride, but I don't like the rake effect since the rear ride height changed. I'm thinking about taking them off. This is my 5th new Toyota truck and I've never had issues with loads or towing before. I tow a boat, haul ATV's, camping gear, etc. I also commute in the vehicle and have put hundreds of thousands of miles on my previous trucks. Any advise or comments?

[krippner]

Ok RunitHard. Bought these because of your great post. I too found out they sent me the SSA9 instead of the correct SSA14. Didn't find out until struggling to get them in place. The box was labelled correctly so everyone out there - check to make sure you recieve the right spring before starting install.

I do have a question. Did you route the brake line between the Superspring and the stock leaf spring? Or did you re-route everything to stay away from the springs altogether? Between the springs is the least amount of disruption from the factory routing and I don't see that as being an unsafe, but wanted to see what you did.

[tennesseetundraman]

Whatever you do do not put the brake lines in between the springs or anywhere where they could get pinched. I had to bend my brackets a little and I also cut a piece of heater hose down the center and put that over the brake lines where there would be some rubbing so there would not be any danger of them rubbing through.

[wildbill23c]

I test drove an 08 tundra crewmax and from the factory I'm not seeing the bed bounce problems that people are reporting. So I see no need to spend tons of money on unnecessary accessories to fix a non-existent problem.

[rmjdrift]

I just checked there application guide SuperSprings - Product Guide

The part number for the 07-08 Tundra is SSA7 or SSA11 (heavy duty) Looks like they updated the part number

[RunItHard]

Originally Posted by krippner

Did you route the brake line between the Superspring and the stock leaf spring? Or did you re-route everything to stay away from the springs altogether? Between the springs is the least amount of disruption from the factory routing and I don't see that as being an unsafe, but wanted to see what you did.

NEVER route a brake line between anything that moves, especially not suspension components!!! You can easily end up pinching, cutting or tearing out your brake line, which will make for a very bad day when you try to stop.

What looks safe when your truck is static, or when you push up and down on the suspension using your body weight, is not what will happen when the truck is under load or hitting bumps and ruts as you're driving.

The Super Springs don't have to be perfectly centered over your stock springs for them to function correctly. You can slide them forward or back a little to help with clearance. Then you can bend the stock brake line brackets to get enough extra clearance... That's what I did.

Also, be sure to check out the note in my original post about facing the forward shakle bracket bolt on the driver's side out so that it doesn't rub or punch a hole in your gas tank. With the hardware I was sent the bolt was so long that if I'd have had the nut side facing in, it would have come in contact with the gas tank as the spring flexed and rolled forward on the shakle roller.

[RunItHard]

Originally Posted by wildbill23c

I test drove an 08 tundra crewmax and from the factory I'm not seeing the bed bounce problems that people are reporting. So I see no need to spend tons of money on unnecessary accessories to fix a non-existent problem.

I don't know if Toyota has done anything to correct the bed bounce problem in the 08's or not, but plenty of us with 07's know it's real.

If you were only test driving the vehicle, you wouldn't have noticed bed bounce unless you were driving over bridge abutments, washboards or long stretches of wavy concrete on the freeway, etc. The bed bounce problem only comes into play through the resonance of sustained bouncing at a constant speed, which amplifies the bouncing as you drive.

Despite the fact Super Springs cut down on bed bounce, I tow a 32', 8,700 lb TT with my truck, and I opted to install Super Springs instead of a problem prone air-suspension system that constantly needs monitoring and adjusting, and costs twice as much. I know what I'm talking about because I used to run air-suspension on my old trucks.

As an added bonus, the Super Springs drastically cut down on sway and wheel hop, so much so that I would have never purchased and installed my TRD sway bar if I'd have known how well they worked.

So as you can see, if you tow or haul anything; which is why most of us bought the truck in the first place, or you just want to reduce sway, wheel hop and bed bounce while adding substantial hauling capacity without sag, then opting to install a set of Super Springs is money well spent, and hardly what I'd call an "unnecessary accessory."

But that's just my opinion.

[rmjdrift]

good info Run-it and it is right, heck I want them for towing, but if you live in So-cal and drive our great concrete freeways, 101, 118, etc you would appreciate a set of these.

I have a special running on them in our vendor area if you are interested let me know

[jpnca]

Originally Posted by rmjdrift

good info Run-it and it is right, heck I want them for towing, but if you live in So-cal and drive our great concrete freeways, 101, 118, etc you would appreciate a set of these.

I have a special running on them in our vendor area if you are interested let me know

1) don't forget about the 10 and the 710 (rough driving)
2) What the hell, I ordered my super springs last week. If I knew you were selling them I would of called you.

[rmjdrift]

sorry man was busy, wanted to get that stuff up for christmas but got busy at the shop and with personal stuff.

Hey you know i can get just about anything, next time ask , lol

Ya forgot the 10, I go down to Palm Springs to visit my good friend and man it sucks around the cabazon area

[RunItHard]

Originally Posted by rmjdrift

but if you live in So-cal and drive our great concrete freeways, 101, 118, etc you would appreciate a set of these.

Yeah, I remember the So Cal freeways, but you don't have to live there to enjoy the wonders of driving on wavy concrete... We have plenty of that crap here in Utah as well... Like riding on a pogo stick.