Help me choose a bump stop kit

[Steele16]

Keep in mind that before those 4 5/8 grade 8 bolts had an issue the truck would break in half most likely.

 

[svc]

Yeah, the more I look at the kits and my options, the more I feel like the bump stop is the way to go. I plan on using an Equalizer hitch with sway bars, so that should help control sway and reduce the sag on the rear springs. However, I just don't feel like new springs are really a priority right now. I think I just need to protect my existing stock springs from getting damaged if I hit a bump on the road and bottom out more often than normal.

I've narrowed it down to the SVC and RPG kits - purely from a cost/benefit standpoint. I like the RPG kit the best. From a structural standpoint, I think it offers the more solid setup. I don't like the mechanical connection (using just two bolts) of the bump stop to the frame mount. I prefer a welded mount.

Not sure if I would even need the 2.5" stops right now. I'm thinking of only getting the 4" stops and running them only when towing.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

The amount of force it would take to break just one of these bolts is unreal. As mentioned you'd have other serious issues before a failure in the structural stand point of the frame support. An added benefit of the SVC kit is also the option for increased bump travel down the road if you do decide to take the truck suspension to the next level. Also if you plan to sale the kit at a later date the resale value in the kit should still be fairly high since their is a variety of functions that others kits do not offer. For nearly the same price you can have 2X the function while having the exact same reinforcement.


-Jeff