Easiest Van Suspension Upgrade Ever!

Easiest Van Suspension Upgrade Ever! | SumoSprings Install

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VAN LIFE VLOG: Ep: 36 // Installing Suspension Springs on our Thor Tellaro 20A. Is it really as easy as it seams?! ↓↓↓
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Timestamps:
0:00 Easiest Van Suspension Upgrade
:24 What's the process?
1:08 How to take the old Van Springs out.
1:38 Installing the New SumoSprings in Our Tellaro 20A
2:29 Comparing the old spring to the new spring
3:24 Taking the Old Spring off our Tellaro 20A Van
4:13 Putting the New SumoSprings on Our Tellaro 20A
5:05 Old Springs Vs. New Springs
6:00 Taking the Van for a test drive to try out the new springs
6:32 Was it worth upgrading our suspension?
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We are Bob and Hillary, from Chandler, AZ. While we love living in Arizona we are not going to lie...the summers are brutal! So since both our boys are now in college we decided it was time to buy a #van and travel! We originally thought we would build one out. But after the past 2 years we realized that prices went up and things were hard to find. So much is on back order. So we did the next best thing! We bought one completely finished and ready to go!
What is our WHY? Why do we want to share it with you? The biggest reason is we have had some hard times and lost very dear people in our life which has caused us to want to make the most out of every moment we are given! Our goal is to inspire everyone to chase their dreams no matter their age and season of life, to help people see the behind the scenes of a couple doing that very thing! And if we can help you achieve your very own home on wheels that's icing on the cake! #vanlife #travelvlog #vanlifecouple #vanvlog

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@bobk381 10 ай бұрын

I was cringing the whole time you were under the van without jackstands! Safety first Bob…. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the video and installation of Sumo bump stops. I’ve seen videos of replacing the fronts too but a little more involved.

@Vancaskeys 10 ай бұрын

Agree!

@ThorOnYouTube 8 ай бұрын

Yes, major safety issue. Always invest in your life. Buy proper jack stands for the vehicle's weight and then use them!!!

@MrSpaceace1999 5 ай бұрын

Fronts are easy too

@ErwinDeVisser Ай бұрын

Helpfull review ! im putting these under my Opel movano next week. Performance looks good!

@Vancaskeys Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@marsham3331 2 жыл бұрын

We enjoyed learning more about how to improve your van! Great tips and video on the install and the improved ride! Great job!

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marsha!!! ❤️

@dianejimenez8327 2 жыл бұрын

Good job!!! Bob and Hillary 👍 Thanks for sharing... Have a beautiful day !!! 🤗😁😊❤️

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diane! Hope you guys are having a great weekend! ❤️

@SuperSpringsInternational 2 жыл бұрын

I love that they worked for you! Only better journeys from here onward. - Josh

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They make such a difference. Now we need to put them in the front 😅

@lisak8223 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! We have had these for months and had been putting it off because I wasn’t sure we could do it, but your video helped me make sense of the instructions!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE VIDEOS!

@Vancaskeys Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Good luck! You’ve got this!

@Michael-wg1mt 2 жыл бұрын

Good call on the sumo springs. Good to also hear you served.

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Hsia_Travels 2 жыл бұрын

I would say that sumo springs will be the first thing to add. Shame most RV manufacturers don't install those as default.

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

We were thinking the same thing.

@gregoire8376 Жыл бұрын

Especially when you look at the sticker price of these units - after changing just about everything else on the van you would think this would be the easiest thing for the manufacturer. Good job guys Sumo springs seem to be the way to go here.

@connieholifield9207 11 ай бұрын

Back into your driveway; it won’t bump. Love you guys!!

@Vancaskeys 11 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@toycarcollector 2 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about doing this for two years and your video pushed me over to doing it. Have not driven on them yet. I hoping for less bounce in the rear so it might take a bit of pressure off the hitch when the heavy ebikes are racked up. I've read that the hitch can handle 350 lbs but once you mount the rack which sticks out a good 15 inches the leverage effect can damage the hitch. Apparently it's not super solid underneath. We use support straps from the door hinges to the middle of the bike rack to help. Thanks again for your review of these bump stops.

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! We just got front ones and be putting those on soon. The rear ones have made a big difference.

@endtimes2 10 ай бұрын

I have installed some extra spacers that came with the set to just leave 1/4” space between the Sumo’s and the axle which further extends the life of your actual suspension components

@MrEzoperator 2 жыл бұрын

Keep sharing. These do help for clearance on bouncy roads. Must have on most Thor B class as Thor does not upgrade the suspension. Will make the ride much stiffer and can cause things inside to raddle. Now time to do the front spacers to provide a little more clearance.

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! We love this upgrade and will be doing the front ones soon!

@Hsia_Travels 2 жыл бұрын

LoL with the jack. First the van then the head🤣🤣

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂

@tomgraulty4988 2 жыл бұрын

I put Sumo Springs on my ProMaster van (Winnebago) and the handling improvement was like night & day! Number 1 improvement made thus far. Number 2 for is the SOG for the cassette!

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Agree!!! They have made a huge difference!

@BookItTravel 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! We have these on our sprinter and love them!

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

They are great! Do you have them on the front and back?

@BookItTravel 2 жыл бұрын

@@Vancaskeys just the front for us....how about you guys?

@cj9667 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve only heard great reviews about sumo springs! I didn’t know you could install them yourself! Good job! I bet highway driving and curvy roads like 89 will be different for sure. You did scare me..when the handle of the jack sprung back….your head and the body of the van. Hillary’s face ..😳! please chock the tires if you’re under the rig. A 2x6 will work on the driveway in the interim.

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a very good idea! Will do next time! It does drive so much better. Had no idea it would make such a big difference.

@leehigdon5096 Жыл бұрын

Jack Stands!

@MrSpaceace1999 5 ай бұрын

They have them for the front too, I put the rears on my transit and have yet to install the front. Rear ones helped sway

@Joenoblocks 10 ай бұрын

Just a tip if you jack up your van from the hitch it will raise it higher and lift both sides at the same time and you won’t have to worry about hitting the sides of your van or your head with the jack Handle makes for a headache free install

@fishernate 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea these were so easy to install. Thank you for sharing. The squeak when you drive is awful. I live in a 1987 camper van that squeaks less than that.

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Yes the squeak is maddening 😂

@mweber2000 2 жыл бұрын

No wheel chocks on a sloping driveway, OY!!

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Not good!

@shelaran5488 2 жыл бұрын

Put Sumo on the front, you will see a world of difference.

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Ok! We will add that to our list! Thank you!

@michaelmoore9139 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I have sumo’s front and rear on my Thor Scope 18M and I no longer get blasted sideways by semis and I’m no longer afraid of exit ramps lol!

@bevn362 2 жыл бұрын

Put them on the front too & you’ll really notice an improvement

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@alfredm99 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Fronts spring will add to the quality of your ride. I would also put a jack stand or something under the frame for safety just in case your jack fails. Those van conversions are super heavy!

@TrishBenedict Жыл бұрын

@@alfredm99 YES! Just what I was going to post. Any mechanic will tell you that those jacks can fail catastrophically. Always put jack stands of the appropriate weight rating underneath - or even some cement blocks are better than nothing.

@andylayman7737 Жыл бұрын

What is the part #, I also have 2022 tellaro 20A, really enjoy you video 1:43

@tylerstravels0610 2 жыл бұрын

Best mods are easy and cheap :-) and that looks like a great mod

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

So true!

@blueracer66 4 ай бұрын

Nice ProMaster. I'm still on the fence about getting these.🧐

@Vancaskeys 4 ай бұрын

We still love them if that helps 😂

@blueracer66 4 ай бұрын

@@Vancaskeys That certainly helps. Definitely will get them!

@sayedtaha4206 4 ай бұрын

Which sumo ones did you buy and what year is your thor tellaro?

@tinab6032 9 ай бұрын

Don't chance it...use jack stands! Do the Sumos have the tabs or anything else if you have to remove them? Along with the loc-tite could be interesting if needed to remove/change out. Easy enough to install for a big difference.

@exploringkhaos9180 2 жыл бұрын

With the rear being higher do you think you’ll need to adjust the headlights up slightly?

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Probably or replace the headlights completely.

@cindyhall9517 2 жыл бұрын

I get it

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

It’s made a big difference!

@lebon2002be Ай бұрын

It's because it is too high, I used only one level (black plastic piece).. I used the small crew to install it.

@dirkelber9111 7 ай бұрын

Did the yellow springs drastically change the handling of the vehicle over time?? I am planning to install a set on my self converted Ford Transit and looking to see if I should go with the high density yellow, or back off slightly and use the black ones?

@Vancaskeys 7 ай бұрын

The yellow will make the frame and body quite Rigid. On the highway they are amazing because they prevent body sway. It depends on what you’re wanting. I would choose yellow over black for my needs. Hope this helps!

@dirkelber9111 7 ай бұрын

@@Vancaskeys Thank you for the input as that is exactly what I wanted to find out. Most of our driving is highway type (at least when I have a passenger and dogs onboard) - and I wanted to make sure that we dampen any of the sway and bouncing to make smoother ride for the six dogs crated in the rear. Also wanted to see if this change would give me that 1/4' to 1/2 lift in the back to prevent the grounding out when I back into the driveway. From all that I have seen it should provide both. Btw, great channel - really enjoy following along on the adventures.

@MrSpaceace1999 5 ай бұрын

@@dirkelber9111I put yellow on my transit 250 conversion , and have front ones to install still , really helps highway sway

@user-ty3yo3er6v Жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention it got another 1 1/8 clearance on the bottom of generator. Thor Scope 18A

@genoropesa9896 Жыл бұрын

Please post the model number on these 2 sumo springs…we got our Thor Sequence a week ago👍 ty

@Vancaskeys Жыл бұрын

Rear Model: SuperSprings SSR-313-54 | Front Coil SumoSprings : #CSS-1195

@Skyking6976 Жыл бұрын

@@Vancaskeysdid you choose the yellow ones based on your Class B? I see they have 3 different colors. I’ve seen other videos and on more than one they took off one of those black “spacers” but you did just fine leaving both on.

@xiaorui1978 Жыл бұрын

Nice work. It seems your van is a little longer than your drive way. Does your HOA or neighbors give you a hard time for parking a "Van" on your own driveway?

@Vancaskeys Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Our HOA hasn’t said anything. Two other neighbors have them - so far no one has complained. Fingers crossed it stays this way 😂

@xiaorui1978 Жыл бұрын

@@Vancaskeys I am fighting with my HOA to specifically allow class b vans to be allows to park in community. They have no ideas what is class a b or c. In their minds all RVs look ugly like old class c with big overhang.😅

@endtimes2 10 ай бұрын

Seems a bit simpler to install than on a 2020 Transit T style, even though it wasn’t complicated either, depending on a car manufacturer

@14mtaylor Ай бұрын

Bro where is the other half of your jack handle?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@nickym2356 2 жыл бұрын

Come back and tell us how it does on the highway.

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

We wil!

@floridahermit4874 2 жыл бұрын

go ahead and add front end.

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! Totally agree! Going to add them.

@christophernewman7615 2 жыл бұрын

Where are your jack stands Bob 🤷‍♂️

@Vancaskeys 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I said the same thing ~Hillary

@michaelj.kastner5165 4 ай бұрын

Take the wheels off, its alot easier

@cindyhall9517 2 жыл бұрын

Why do this ?

@purposeful49418 Жыл бұрын

OMG. Was so scared for you! Never, ever, ever, never ever, rely on a hydraulic jack to hold up a vehicle while you are UNDER it. Please use jack stands after you raise the vehicle. Very very scary.