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   I'm glad they worked out for you. They definitely make a difference for us as well. I recently had to take my RPod in for an axle change because of a broken weld (warranty repair). I had to remove the Hensley hitch because I knew that the shop where I took it would not have the ability to move the RPod around with the Hensley hitch installed. Even with jus the SumoSprings, I did not like the way it behaved. This week, the Hensley Cub will be going back on. In my case, having both the SumoSprings and a good WDH is the best combination.

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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289	Topic: 6000 fantastic miles Posted: 20 Oct 2019 at 3:47pm
	I'm glad they worked out for you. They definitely make a difference for us as well. I recently had to take my RPod in for an axle change because of a broken weld (warranty repair). I had to remove the Hensley hitch because I knew that the shop where I took it would not have the ability to move the RPod around with the Hensley hitch installed. Even with jus the SumoSprings, I did not like the way it behaved. This week, the Hensley Cub will be going back on. In my case, having both the SumoSprings and a good WDH is the best combination.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

gpokluda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 278	Posted: 20 Oct 2019 at 2:21pm
	Update: So I went with the Sumosprings over the airbag suspension. What a difference! I chose the blue Sumosprings which brought the back end of the truck about 1.5". They did stiffen the ride of the truck without load, but really do control the squat when I load the back with generators and other stuff. One thing I noticed immediately while towing was that the truck doest wallow when I go through dips. Great suggestion. Thanks!

Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Posted: 31 Aug 2019 at 4:16pm
	Personally, I jumped in here to learn where you went? 6K is a good run and plenty to be seen where-ever! This curious mind wants to know where you went?
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Linda&Gino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Jun 2017 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 30 Aug 2019 at 5:19pm
	I believe that to be true most of the time, but not all of the time. I can see someone being able to get their WDH setup spot on every time they hitch up with the chain style WDHs. I have a Fastway with spring bars instead of chains. Since the adjustment requires the hanger bracket to be relocated by unbolting it and then bolting it back in its new position, it would be way easier to simply have suspension assist to trim up the difference. But you are right. If you carry a consistent load every time you hitch up and your TV's rear suspension isn't sacked out, a well adjusted WDH is all you really need.

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289	Posted: 29 Aug 2019 at 9:43pm
	Actually, the WDH by itself (Hensley Cub) did not seem to be adequate with our older Frontier. With the SumoSprings, it is much better.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Linda&Gino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Jun 2017 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 29 Aug 2019 at 8:29pm
	Thanks everyone for the feedback. Lots of food for thought.

Linda&Gino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Jun 2017 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 29 Aug 2019 at 8:16pm
	Thanks, OffGrid. The plan was to set the airbags first, then set the WDH but I just haven't been able to pul the trigger. I only need the airbags once in a while so it is hard to justify the cost. I don't have any handling issues. Thanks. I appreciate the info.

GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2630	Posted: 29 Aug 2019 at 4:48pm
	+1. With a properly adjusted WDH, no suspension mods should be necessary (assuming the vehicle is good for the load).
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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 29 Aug 2019 at 4:46pm
	+1 to OffGrid and SH, not an airbag fan. Depending upon TV, WDH may be good idea. I'm a Sumo fan to a point. WDH is single best option.
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289	Posted: 29 Aug 2019 at 10:00am
	An alternative to air springs is to install a set of SumoSprings instead. These are Urethane springs that don't need to be inflated, can't leak, and are available in three different grades depending on your needs. I installed a set of the blue ones (1,000 lb), but recently changed them for the black ones (1,500 lbs). Our 2010 Frontier's suspension was quite mushy before installing the SumoSprings. Now it s firmer, but not uncomfortable. I can hit a bump without bottoming out the suspension. In the Frontier, the SumoSprings replace the stock bump-stop. As long as you have a breaker bar, the correct deep socket, a torque wrench, and a good jack (a hydraulic floor jack works great), it is something you can install yourself. It does not take too long to do so.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS