Sulastic Rubber Springs Overload helper for trucks, vans and SUV’s

Sulastic Rubber Springs, Greatly Improving the Ride of Trucks

Install review by H. Kent Sundling, edited from PowerStrokeOnline.com

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Sulastic Rubber Springs Overload helper for trucks, vans and SUV's

Sulastic Rubber Springs Overload helper for trucks, vans and SUV’s

Like a torsion trailer axle or Hendrickson suspension on a semi-truck, Sulastic Rubber Springs are a cast hinge embedded with rubber and they do settle the empty ride down considerably. I have a clothes rod attached to the hanger hooks in my SuperCab which will often bounce until it falls down when no clothes are on it and my F250 is empty. After adding Sulastic, the clothes rod stays put. The F250 vibrates less. Sulastic puts tension control on your leaf spring, taking some of the impact out of the spring action. They are made of vulcanized steel and compound rubber which take the vibration out of your trucks suspension for you and to increase the life span of your trucks suspension (leafs, shocks and brakes.) See video below  Sulastic Rubber Springs Overload helper for trucks, vans and SUV’s.

Very simple installation. The hardest part was getting the old bolts out of the hanger. You need to save your old bolts and nuts as they aren’t supplied with the kit.  Jack the truck up by the frame, remove the rear leaf spring shackle from the hanger and leaf spring. Insert the rubber bushings and separation tube into the Sulastic casting and bolt to the truck frame hanger. The Sulastic straps bolt to the factory leaf springs. The casting has a stop in built for empty position. Warranty one year.

Sulastic Rubber Springs Overload helper for trucks, vans and SUV's

Sulastic Rubber Springs Overload helper for trucks, vans and SUV's

Sulastic Rubber Springs Overload helper for trucks, vans and SUV's

Sulastic Rubber Springs Overload helper for trucks, vans and SUV's

The original shackle hanger moves for and aft as the leaf spring flattens out under load Hardest part of the install is getting the old shackle bolts out Factory shackle and Sulastic torsion shackle Sulastic installed and a smooth ride

Sulastic Rubber Springs has engineered a proven product that virtually eliminates excessive vehicle vibrations.  In comprehensive laboratory and field tests, vehicles using Sulastic Rubber Springs obtained the following results:

  • Reduction in vehicle vibrations by 60% to 80%, while significantly reducing excessive tire temperature caused by excessive vibrations
  • Increase in vehicle stability by 20% to 30% increasing the angle for turn-over by 4 to 6 degrees
  • Reduction in braking distances by 10% to 20%, keeping all 4 tires on the road during braking
  • Increase in Driver Control by stabilizing vehicle weight over all 4 tires

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 Over 10,000 vehicles are using Sulastic Rubber Springs today!

 Order below  $460 for a pair, except where noted  one year warranty 

Sulastic Shackle for Rear Axle

 
Make Model Year Product Name    
CHEVY-GMC  C/K 1980-1992

SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

CHEVY-GMC 1500 W/T C/K 1990-1991 SA-01  order $460
       
CHEVROLET 454 SS 1990-91 SA-01  order $460
       .
CHEVROLET BLAZER FULL SIZE K5 1969-80 SA-01  order $460
       
CHEVROLET  C/K 1980-1988

 SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       
CHEVROLET COLORADO-discontinued    
       
CHEVROLET SILVERADO-SIERRA 1500 1981-1988  SA-01  order $460
       
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1988-2007

 SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2008-2017  SA-01  order $460
       
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 1988-2010 SA-04HD  order $460
       
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 1999-2010 SA-04HD  order $460
       
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 2011-2017 SA-06  order $460
       
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 1980-2009  SA-04HD  order $460
       
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500HD 1999-2010 SA-04HDD  order $460
       
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500HD 2011-2017 SA-06HD  order $460
       KA-03 lowering kit $84
CHEVROLET SILVERADO C/K 1980-1992

 SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       
CHEVROLET SILVERADO C/K 1993-2010  SA-01  order $460
       
CHEVROLET SPORTSIDE SPORT 1993

 SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order

       
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1980-1991

 SA-01  order  $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN  2500 1992-2008

 SA-01-TI  order $460 or

SA-04HD  order $460

       
       
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN  2500 2009-2010 SA-01-TI  order $460
       
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1992-2001 SA-04  order $460
       
CHEVROLET TAHOE 1995-2001 SA-04  order $460
       
       
DODGE (1981-1993) RAM 3500 1981-1993 (SEE SPECIAL NOTES) SA-07HD  order $460
DODGE (1994-2002) RAM 2500 (4-5)-LEAF SPRINGS 1994-2002 SA-07  order $460
DODGE (1994-2002) RAM 2500 HD (6-8)-LEAF SPRINGS 1994-2002 SA-07HD  order $460
DODGE (1994-2002) RAM 3500 2WD & 4X4 1994-2002 SA-07HD  order $460
       
DODGE (1994-2002) RAM 3500 HD 2WD & 4X4 1994-2002 SA-07HD  order $460
       
DODGE (2003-2011) RAM 2500 2WD MEGACAB 3-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Above Leaf Spring SC-07 Order  $460
DODGE (2003-2011) RAM 2500 2WD MEGACAB 3-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Below Leaf Spring (Most Common) SA-07  order $460
DODGE (2003-2011) RAM 2500 4X4 MEGACAB (4-6)-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Above Leaf Spring (Most Common) SC-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2011) RAM 2500 4X4 MEGACAB (4-6)-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Below Leaf Spring SA-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2011) RAM 2500 4X4 MEGACAB 3-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Above Leaf Spring (Most Common) SC-07  order $460
DODGE (2003-2011) RAM 2500 4X4 MEGACAB 3-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Below Leaf Spring SA-07  order $460
DODGE (2003-2011) RAM 2500 HD 2WD MEGACAB (4-6)-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Above Leaf Spring  SC-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2011) RAM 2500 HD 2WD MEGACAB (4-6)-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Below Leaf Spring (Most Common) SA-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2012) RAM 3500 2WD Shackle Above Leaf Spring  SC-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2012) RAM 3500 2WD Shackle Below Leaf Spring (Most Common) SA-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2012) RAM 3500 4X4 Shackle Above Leaf Spring (Most Common)  SC-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2012) RAM 3500 4X4 Shackle Below Leaf Spring SA-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2012) RAM 3500 HD 2WD Shackle Above Leaf Spring  SC-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2012) RAM 3500 HD 2WD

Shackle Below Leaf Spring

(2WD MOST COMMON)

SA-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2012) RAM 3500 HD 4X4 Shackle Above Leaf Spring (Most Common)  SC-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2012) RAM 3500 HD 4X4 Shackle Below Leaf Spring SA-07HD  order
DODGE (2003-2013) RAM 2500 2WD (4-6)-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Above Leaf Spring  SC-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2013) RAM 2500 2WD (4-6)-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Below Leaf Spring (Most Common) SA-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2013) RAM 2500 2WD 3-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Above Leaf Spring  SC-07  order $460
DODGE (2003-2013) RAM 2500 2WD 3-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Below Leaf Spring (Most Common) SA-07  order $460
DODGE (2003-2013) RAM 2500 4X4 (4-6)-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Above Leaf Spring (Most Common)  SC-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2013) RAM 2500 4X4 (4-6)-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Below Leaf Spring SA-07HD  order $460
DODGE (2003-2013) RAM 2500 4X4 3-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Above Leaf Spring (Most Common)  SC-07  order $460
DODGE (2003-2013) RAM 2500 4X4 3-LEAF SPRINGS Shackle Below Leaf Spring SA-07  order $460
DODGE (2013-2020) RAM 3500 HD 2WD and 4×4 2013-2020 SA-07HD 3/4 order $460 
       
DODGE RAM 1500 (1981-1993) 1981-2001 SA-07  order $460
       
DODGE RAM 1500 (2002-2008) 2002-2008 SC-03  order $460
       
DODGE RAM 1500 SRT 2002-2007  SC-03  order $460
       
DODGE RAM 4500, RAM 5500 2011-2016

SAJ-03B 3/4 order

$860

       
FORD E-150 1992-2004  SA-01  order $460
       
FORD E-150 2005-2006

 SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       
FORD E-150 2007  SA-01  order $460
FORD E-150 (2008-2013) 2008-2010

SA-01E order $460  or

SA-05  order $460

       
FORD E-150 (2008-2013) 2010  SA-06  order $460
FORD E-150 (2008-2013) 2011-2013 SA-01E order $460
       
FORD E-250 1992-2013  SA-05  order $460
       
FORD E-350 1992-2014  SA-06  order $460
       
FORD E-350, E-450 (COMMERCIAL) 1992-2016 SAJ-02B Order $860
       
FORD E-450 (MOTORHOME) 1992-2016 SA-06HDD Order $460
       
FORD EXPEDITION 1997-2002 SA-02  order $460
       
FORD EXPLORER 1997-2005 SE-01  order $489
       
FORD F-150 (1980-2003) 1980-2003 SA-01  order $460
       
FORD F-150 (2004-2007) 2004-2014 SA-05  order $460
FORD F250 4×2 and 4×4 (2019-2020) (2019-2020) SA-06F order $460
FORD F-250 1980-2012 KA-03 Lowering Kit Rear Axle $80
FORD F-250 1980-2012 KIT-01 Bushing Replacement Kit $44
FORD F-250 1980-2012  SA-06  order $460
       
FORD F-250 2013-2016  SA-06  order $460
Ford  F350 front shackle 1980-2016 SC-15-Ford
FORD F-350 1980-2016 SA-06HD  order $460
       
FORD F-350 F-450, F-550 (CHASSIS-CAB) 2008-2016 SAJ-03B Order $860
       
FORD F-450 ( PICK UP & FLAT BED) 1982-2016 SA-06HDD Order $460
       
FORD RANGER 1983-2014 SC-05 Order $460
       
GMC CANYON 1st GENERATION-discontinued    
       
GMC HIGH SIERRA 1980-81 SA-04  order $460
       
GMC-Chevy S-15 S10 JIMMY 1984-2004  SE-02  order $489
       
GMC-Chevy SAVANA 1500-Express 2003-2015  SA-10  order $460
       
GMC-Chevy SAVANA 2500-Express 2003-2016 SA-10HD Order $460
       
GMC-Chevy SAVANA 3500-Express 2003-2016 SA-10HD Order $460
       
GMC-Chevy SAVANA CUTAWAY 1500-Express 2003-2010 SA-10  order $460
       
GMC-Chevy SAVANA CUTAWAY 2500-Express 2003-2016 SA-10HD Order $460
       
GMC-Chevy SAVANA CUTAWAY 3500-Express 2003-2016 SA-10HD Order $460
       
GMC SIERRA 1980-2016 SA-04  order $460
       
GMC SIERRA 2500 1988-2010 SA-04HD  order $460
       
GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 2011-2016

 SA-06  order $460

KA-03 lowering kit $80

       
GMC SIERRA 3500 1980-2010 SA-04HD  order $460
       
GMC SIERRA 3500 HD 1999-2010 SA-04HDD  order $460
       
GMC SIERRA 3500 HD 2011-2016 SA-06HD  order$460
       
GMC SIERRA CLASSIC 1980-1988 SA-04  order $460
       
GMC SIERRA GRANDE 1980-2001 SA-04  order $460
       
GMC SUBURBAN 2500 1992-2010 SA-01-TI  order $460
       
GMC YUKON 1992-2002 SA-01  order $460
       
GMC YUKON DENALI 1992-2002 SA-01  order $460
       
GMC YUKON DENALI XL 1992-2002 SA-04HD  order $460
       
GMC YUKON XL 1992-2002 SA-04HD  order $460
       
       
NISSAN FRONTIER 1998-2003 1998-2003 SC-01  order $460
       
NISSAN FRONTIER 2004-2012 2004-2012 SC-08 Order $460
       
       
NISSAN PICK-UP 1980-1997 SC-01  order $460
       
NISSAN TITAN 2005-2015 SA-01-TI  order $460
       
TOYOTA PICK UP (1980-1994) 1980-1994  SC-02  order $460
       
TOYOTA TACOMA (1995-2004) 1995-2004 SC-12  order $460
       
TOYOTA TACOMA (2005-2006) 2005-2006 SA-04  order $460
       
TOYOTA TACOMA (2007-2012) 2007-2011 SA-10  order $460
       
TOYOTA TACOMA(2012-2016) 2012-2016

 SA-10  order $460 or

SA-04HD  order $460

TOYOTA TACOMA (2007-2012) 2007-2012  SA-10  order $460
TOYOTA TUNDRA ( 2007-2016) 2007-2016 SA-01 TU  order  $660
       
TOYOTA TUNDRA (2000-2006) 2000

SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       
TOYOTA TUNDRA (2000-2006) 2001

SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       
TOYOTA TUNDRA (2000-2006) 2002

SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       
TOYOTA TUNDRA (2000-2006) 2003

SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       
TOYOTA TUNDRA (2000-2006) 2004

SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       
TOYOTA TUNDRA (2000-2006) 2005

SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       
TOYOTA TUNDRA (2000-2006) 2006

SA-01  order $460 or

SA-04  order $460

       

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4-06-2008, 12:09 PM  §

#58

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B123ZMANABDiesel FanaticJoin Date: Feb 2005Posts: 121iTrader: (0) I have them with the 4″ deavers and they work great. makes the rear end feel wayyy better than stock. I have airbags as well and keep no air in them. I would recommend them to all. well worth the money
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HotRodSSDiesel Head HotRodSS's AvatarJoin Date: Jul 2006Location: TennesseePosts: 47iTrader: (0) HotRodSS’s Garage TN Diesel Place Club Member I have had the Sulastic springs installed for a while now and I was very pleased with the ride improvement. One way I could descibe it is that the rear suspension is similiar to the front now when going over bumps. It is much smoother as opposed to the harsh jar that was there before. They are made much heavier than the stock shackles also. I would recommend them if you are looking for a smoother more “car-like” ride from your pickup. Thanks to Nick for a great product.
Old08-31-2008, 03:30 PM  §

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rhyanmeadeDiesel EnthusiastJoin Date: Jul 2005Location: Elko, NevadaPosts: 7iTrader: (0) I put a set of the Sulastic shackles on this weekend. Took me about 3 hrs by the time you drop the hitch, then the top “superior” shackle bolts didn’t want to come out. I’ve had the dreaded 45-50mph hop ever since I bought the truck, and these shackles to seem to help alot. Most of the vibration is gone, and the ride is definately smoother. I’ll let the wife drive it for a couple of days to see if she can tell the difference. Well worth the money so far.
Old08-31-2008, 08:51 PM  §

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floriduramax1Diesel Fanatic floriduramax1's AvatarJoin Date: Oct 2006Location: Deltona,FLPosts: 1,667iTrader: (0) floriduramax1’s Garage The Florida Diesel Truck Club Member Just put mine in today!!! What a difference! LOVE EM! I went riding around looking for bumps! My passenger seat doesn’t shake VIOLENTLY anymore……LOVE EM!
Old09-19-2008, 08:37 PM  §

#141

JD4440 Lead Moderator Do you ever think…….? JD4440's AvatarJoin Date: Jul 2006Location: Orlinda,TennesseePosts: 4,332iTrader: (0) JD4440’s Garage Send a message via AIM to JD4440 TN Diesel Place Club Member KY Diesel place Club Member Mine came today !! I’ll say that is the fastest I’ve ever recieved anything from Cali (3 days). Got mine with the 2″ drop; hopefully get them installed sunday and be able to report back. Thanks Nick !
Old09-21-2008, 08:19 AM  §

#142

JD4440 Lead Moderator Do you ever think…….? JD4440's AvatarJoin Date: Jul 2006Location: Orlinda,TennesseePosts: 4,332iTrader: (0) JD4440’s Garage Send a message via AIM to JD4440 TN Diesel Place Club Member KY Diesel place Club Member Installed yesterday. Took all of a few hours (uncommon problems) For some reason when you take loose my right shackle the spring moves against the frame? Other than that and the bolts that wont go between the rivet and bed all was good. The 2″ drop pieces were a little snug but ended up working well.Now for the good stuff. Took them to the roughest road near the shop, took it as fast as I had the nerve to and WOW! is all I can say. If they don’t do much more they really keep the tail in line when going around a rough curve. Smoothed out potholes considerably and overallgreatly improved the feeling of patchwork in the road. A+ and a big thumbs up for a great product Nick !

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Smoother Ride


Well here it is in her own words quote: “The aftershocks are gone and my body don’t jiggle no more! The ride is 50% better than what it was, it’s not my old Suburban, but we’ll keep the truck” ,unquote. The receiver hitch had to be lowered to remove the shackle bolts, and the torsion bars were adjusted up 1/4″. The front is +1″ higher and the rear is +5/8″ higher. At the suggestion of the installation tech I changed the tire air pressure while riding empty in the front from 55# to 65# and in the rear from 65# to 55#. The engine is where all the weight is and the bed is empty, it was visible in the tire sidewalls as he pointed out to me. Back up to 80# when towing. I drove the truck and was quite surprised at the big difference, especially after reading on the forum about all the big bucks spent on shocks and other suspension type items. I was skeptical to say the least, but now I am sold! Here is a link to the installation pics, read the inital comment for more information when you get there. Monty

http://www.esnips.com/web/SulasticRubberSpring

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One Week Later


Update:

The springs are doing what they claim to do. I pumped up the air in my tires front and back (80#)to tow my TT home after some dealer warranty work. The trip was about 30 miles and I as presumed, the ride was fine because of the heavy tongue weight. What I did notice was after unhitching and going for a ride to grocery shop was that the additional air in the tires made the ride considerably rougher. So the best pressure for us to obtain a smooth ride is 65#F and 55#R. These springs are fine if you run empty most of the time, they would be less valuable if towing or carrying a load most of the time. Overall the DW is happy with the ride, and that is what this was all about in the first place.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by johnmay19;1980853; Everything still working out with the springs?

Everything is still right on, not one problem or disappointment! We took a 300 mile trip on the 19th, 80% freeway driving at 70mph, the rest on meandering mountain roads and without provoking her the DW blurted out about how much she was liking the truck now since the ride was so smooth. Music to my ears! Tire pressures make a difference, as mentioned earlier I am running 65psi F and 55psi R when empty. Mileage on this trip (no towing) was 18.65 mpg. I would not hesitate to do it all over again, it has been worth it.

Old12-28-2007, 03:24 PM  §

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Originally Posted by RayMich View Post Other than tire pressure, are the Sulastic spring shackles the only changes you have made? are you still running the stock shocks? Stock tires?

Tires and shocks still stock. No other changes, have about 7,000 miles now. It was a wise move for my situation. I did not need to upgrade the shocks to smooth out the ride and when the little lady is happy, I am happy!

Old02-03-2008, 09:32 PM  §

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MarblejunkieDiesel Fanatic Marblejunkie's AvatarJoin Date: May 2007Location: Riverbank, CAPosts: 70iTrader: (0) Marblejunkie’s Garage What type of update are you seeking? Price, quality, performance, satisfaction?I know there are a few others who have made the plunge so to speak, but I am still very happy the Sulastics are on our truck. The price was worth it for the results obtained.I have not heard from anyone who has the springs, complain about them not doing what they were designed to do. I feel like it would have been a mistake to go the shocks route, since they only make the ride stiffer instead of softer, especially in normal everyday driving conditions.If you are looking for a more cushioned ride to the rear end, I don’t think you can make a better choice other than loading a few hundred pounds of sandbags or maybe a water bladder in the bed of your truck.Good luck and let us know if you make the leap
Old12-28-2007, 03:24 PM  §

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RayMich View Post Other than tire pressure, are the Sulastic spring shackles the only changes you have made? are you still running the stock shocks? Stock tires?

Tires and shocks still stock. No other changes, have about 7,000 miles now. It was a wise move for my situation. I did not need to upgrade the shocks to smooth out the ride and when the little lady is happy, I am happy

 

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