Sumo springs vs. Bilstein shocks
Need opinions please. Which is better - Sumo springs or Bilstein shocks and why? We have a 2008 Fleetwood Fiesta. Gas. 37 ft. long. We intend on keeping it for many years.
Forum Discussion
Tell us what you want to improve/change:
Are you porpoising/too much up/down motion over bumps? If so, shocks are what you need.
Are you bottoming out over bumps and need more spring rate? If so, sumo are one option.
If rough ride is your issue, you will start with correct tire PSI based on your actual weights. No aftermarket device will overcome tires that are overinflated. And, here, some shocks are better than others at softening ride over little bumps while still providing needed (more) dampening over large ones. Koni FSD's are an example of this technology.
Are you porpoising/too much up/down motion over bumps? If so, shocks are what you need.
Are you bottoming out over bumps and need more spring rate? If so, sumo are one option.
If rough ride is your issue, you will start with correct tire PSI based on your actual weights. No aftermarket device will overcome tires that are overinflated. And, here, some shocks are better than others at softening ride over little bumps while still providing needed (more) dampening over large ones. Koni FSD's are an example of this technology.
