Sulastic Springs

^^^^^^^^^^^^ HA, I noticed the exact same thing it looks like there is plenty of side to side movement.

It looks like a pretty good product. The one thing that I would be concerned with is that towards the end of the video where he had the spring full screen you can see side to side flex. I would think that the truck would feel a little loose especially loaded heavy with an RV on it. I guess you could add a pan hard bar to stabilize it.

I researched these a few years ago for my older TV. Decided not to get them due to reading a significant number of negative reviews. I can overlook some minor complaints, but I can't overlook someone who says their shackle flipped over because of a rough road condition, causing the vehicle to become Immediately immobilized. If I recall correctly, there were multiple reviews along the same lines. Perhaps they've improved the product now...??

carringb wrote:
Yup. Works as advertised. Just beware they are designed to reduce harshness. They are not intended to make the springs rate softer and more plush.

I am due for a new set, after ~8 years. Just like rubber torsion axles, the load bearing material eventually fatigues. It can't come apart, but they end up just sitting on the travel stop and act like a regular shackle. I do plan on emailing them to see if they'll warranty it.

As a side benefit, they are much stronger than the OEM shackles. Some of heavy camper vans eventually tear up the stock shackles. The Sulastics have about 5x the steel mass of the stock shackles.

Thanks for the feedback Bryan

DirtyOil wrote:
Hey Bud... you know I have to... only way to make that thing ride any better is to put it on blocks and remove the wheels-n-tires. :B

Wouldn't that be the equivalent of just sitting in the garage. :B

I've been eyeing these as well. I'm in this thread for more reviews.

Just watched a YouTube video of a guy getting them installed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smGdMu2zzUw&t=0s

Yup. Works as advertised. Just beware they are designed to reduce harshness. They are not intended to make the springs rate softer and more plush.

I am due for a new set, after ~8 years. Just like rubber torsion axles, the load bearing material eventually fatigues. It can't come apart, but they end up just sitting on the travel stop and act like a regular shackle. I do plan on emailing them to see if they'll warranty it.

As a side benefit, they are much stronger than the OEM shackles. Some of heavy camper vans eventually tear up the stock shackles. The Sulastics have about 5x the steel mass of the stock shackles.

Hey Bud... you know I have to... only way to make that thing ride any better is to put it on blocks and remove the wheels-n-tires. :B