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Promaster Camper Van Conversion Affordable Suspension Upgrade | Sumo Spring Install

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Drifter Journey

Drifter Journey

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@oneadVANtureatatime
@oneadVANtureatatime 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing how to install the sumo springs! I will be doing our Promaster in a week . You two are great! 😎
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! It's a pretty easy install, so I'm sure you'll have no trouble at all!
@robertschulke1596
@robertschulke1596 2 жыл бұрын
Soak the front spring inserts in hot water for 15 minutes or so to soften them before installation. Slather the spring with straight Dawn dish soap. More is better. It should literally be dripping off. You may need a rag or cloth gloves to get a grip.
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney 2 жыл бұрын
Those are good tips, thank you for sharing!! We did use soap but obviously not nearly enough!! 👍
@ivanbayarri2807
@ivanbayarri2807 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe if you spray water with soap on de front sumo it would make life easier. Good job👍
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney 2 жыл бұрын
It definitely helps! Another previous commenter told us that we should of used even more. Thanks for watching!
@mrsexytime_
@mrsexytime_ 3 жыл бұрын
kicking ass y'all
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Welding is coming soon! ;)
@gonewiththekale
@gonewiththekale Жыл бұрын
Never even thought of this. They are pricey, are you happy with them?
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes!!! We are very happy with them. The rear ones are much more important than the front but we're glad to have all 4.
@gonewiththekale
@gonewiththekale Жыл бұрын
@@DrifterJourney Thank you for the reply. I appreciate you listing it, I’ll be using your links when I’m ready to buy them 👍🏼
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney Жыл бұрын
@@gonewiththekale you're awesome, thank you!
@bc2198
@bc2198 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video. do you notice any difference in handling? and what exactly? was the upgrade worth the cost?
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney 3 жыл бұрын
We haven't taken the van on any really rough roads yet, so not sure about that, but it does seem to reduce how much the van sways around turns and in the wind. We definitely think they're worth the cost, especially the rear ones because the stock springs aren't very beefy and when these vans are so loaded, they're over compressed.
@marquisdesade6191
@marquisdesade6191 3 жыл бұрын
I went with the 40mm. Over the strut spacers. That leaves the spring rate unchanged. I left the back alone for now but it is loose off road. Might try the Fox shocks before Sumo's, I don't like losing suspension or increasing the rate.
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney 3 жыл бұрын
All great points, we've been thinking about the same thing. We're going to test it in Baja soon and may change it out if it doesn't meet our needs 👍
@BobFrenette
@BobFrenette Жыл бұрын
I noticed that the rear Sumo springs come in 3 strengths. Which strength would you use for a Ford Transit?
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney Жыл бұрын
Hi Bob and thank you for watching! I think they are designed to be selected based off of the weight of your finished build. We went with the Yellow ones in our rig since we figured they would be best with all of our cargo in the rear. They have been great.
@wlacalle
@wlacalle 2 жыл бұрын
Does the front springs add any lift to level out van ? Thanks
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We think it bumped Kit up a little but we find that the van was more level after we loaded it with our gear and motorcycle on back.
@proto662
@proto662 2 жыл бұрын
Did you guys keep them installed with just the 1 spacer? I see some people using 1 spander and some people using two spacers.
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney 2 жыл бұрын
We installed them with just the 1 spacer on the rear. Thanks for watching. We talk about it at 0:56.
@MrLRogers
@MrLRogers 3 жыл бұрын
Did it lift the front end of your van at all? See any difference in clearance?
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we didn't really measure in any scientific way to be sure, but with our rudimentary methods we think we got about a 3/4 to 1 inch lift from it.
@hywaywolf
@hywaywolf 3 жыл бұрын
Got an update on how these worked for you down in Baja?
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney 3 жыл бұрын
We never had them in our old van (also did a Baja trip) and we're bummed we didn't get them sooner. We are very happy with the sumo front and rear. We're contemplating new shocks and struts to make it even better on this one. Airing down for washboard roads helps a lot too.
@hywaywolf
@hywaywolf 3 жыл бұрын
@@DrifterJourney thanks
@Bellasafari
@Bellasafari 4 ай бұрын
@@DrifterJourneywhat equipment do you use to air down and up when off roading ?
@wlacalle
@wlacalle 2 жыл бұрын
Ops, I saw your comment
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney 2 жыл бұрын
No worries at all! We love them and think they are a great upgrade. We'll be putting on Koni shocks and struts soon to make it even better.
@pauljoey7977
@pauljoey7977 Жыл бұрын
U chucked the rear tires on the front instead of on the rear of the tire. Use emergency brake too
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney Жыл бұрын
I can't understand what you're trying to say in this comment. Thank you for the feedback. I went back and you must have missed where I said I put on the e-brake. Also.....driveway sloped slight downhill to the front so it seemed like it made sense to put them in front.
@pauljoey7977
@pauljoey7977 Жыл бұрын
They are not springs. They are rubber bump stops
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney Жыл бұрын
You are correct. I don't believe I called them springs in the video but apologies if I did.
@pauljoey7977
@pauljoey7977 Жыл бұрын
Air bags in back by AIRLIFT would be much better. Heavy duty struts/springs in front is better. The crap products u put on are 💩
@DrifterJourney
@DrifterJourney Жыл бұрын
That would be overkill for what we're doing and these products did the trick. We also added Koni FSD shocks/struts which also enhanced our experience.
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