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@txtruckmasters1070

7 жыл бұрын

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@harleco1

7 жыл бұрын

does it lower the truck any?

@BigTruckBigRV

7 жыл бұрын

Harley McCorcle: no sir

@txtruckmasters1070

7 жыл бұрын

No. It does not change the ride height or the load capacity.

@KalboII

5 жыл бұрын

Currently driving a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 which suffers from a very harsh rear ride. This would be the perfect solution! Too bad they are not available...

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I just had these put on my 2017 F450. Dealership had some trouble installing them. The upper bolts were hitting the frame and producing an angle to the brackets. Switched bolts to something more like a low profile carriage bolt and it worked perfectly. Glad I did them. Very noticeable difference and I am glad I had it done. I Highly recommend them.

Noticeable difference just from watching the difference in before and after video bounce. Looks like a worthwhile upgrade for the cost. Nicely done video. Thanks for the continued passion around truck improvements.

Been driving my old 1999 7.3 F250 for the last 18 years...talk about shake, rattle and roll (leafs front and rear)! Shopping for 2017 one-ton diesel (Ram 3500 vs F350). Had not heard that Ram 3500 suspension was so much stiffer than other vendor one-tons. This looks like a great product. In fact, had a Ram dealer recommend this as an after-market accessory when discussing ride-quality and the effect of auto-level rear air suspension option. Many thanks for the quality content you provide!! 👍

Your camera stabilized. Huge improvement for filming. I will definitely be installing these.

Well, that takes care of one of my concerns about going 5th wheel for travel. Excellent info! H

I just installed the "Sulastic Shackles" on my 2013 Ford E150 XLT Premium van with Max Tow Package. This van has a 8600 GVW with a front axle rating of 3700 LBS and back axle rating of 5120LBS. This make for a stiff ride when empty. These shackles are great. Really makes a positive difference when not towing our Airstream trailer. Worth the money and I installed them in my driveway with basic hand tools in less than 2 hours. Easy install. Get them!

@technicalitems731

4 жыл бұрын

John Harper hmmm. I have a 2002 gmc 3500 savana van. Maybe these would fit mine? They would help?

@AN-kg4ei

2 жыл бұрын

What is your best driveway install advice based on your experience? A partner to tweak the dropping of the jack to align mounting holes? It doesn't look much more complex that doing shocks or springs to me...

@johnharper2016

2 жыл бұрын

Less than 2 hours including getting out tools, setting up, install, and putting everything away.

@Springfield-1903

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you installed these yourself! Replacing a leaf spring shackle is one of the most basic tasks that anyone could ever do. Sorry, but the video creator probably scared a lot of DIY'ers away from even attempting this super simple job.

I bought into these for my 2020 Chevy HD and … wow, what an improvement! In my opinion, these are well worth the money. The original rear suspension “jarring” due to the expected stiff Heavy Duty ride has completely smoothed out. Objectively, it feels like about 70% smoother and even if I’m only close, it’s simply impressive. I’m sold on it and loving my HD even more for all that it can do; now I can enjoy it for its superior capabilities and not be shaken and stirred like before. The front suspension is still as it was, yet this has made the idea of driving my HD, a more excited experience. My bones and body will thank me over the next twenty years (hope), which is my plan. I love my 6.6L HD gasser. PS, I live in frosty Alberta (winter of course), and these shouldn’t have any issue compared to Air Bags that typically due under -20/30 or -40C weather. Regarding the removal of the shackle and interference of the underside of box, the mechanic I hired chose to cut that bolt instead of cutting a groove in my underside and replaced them with new bolts and facing the other way (easier to remove if one had to next time).

I just bought an f250 diesel to pull a big RV. I was very disappointed with the ride quality. Thanks for posting this video. I will do this Sulastic springs upgrade. I'm also in Corpus. Subscribed!

Never heard of something so simple! Thx for the info, might get a set for my 17 F350 Dually.

Another great video, I really enjoying your channel! Keep up the great work!

I am looking for used 1-ton truck but I really don't know about truck. So I watched your videos but still I don't know which one is good for me. Your video helps me to get to know about Trucks. Thank you for all good information. Have a great day!

Very informative video! Loved it and loved the white clouds...

Wish i would have known about these years ago! Ordering the tomorrow!!! I installed ride rite air bags because people said ‘they helped the ride’ and they certainly didnt. But im glad i have the bags installed i just wished they helped with the ride.

Nice upgrade cause F350 DRW is rough!! Thanks for sharing!!!

it seemed to carry over to the camera well to display an improvement, pretty cool

Yep! I opted for an f350 DRW to pull my 5thwheel after getting good information on tow ratings from your channel. But I'm pretty excited about the shackles you reviewed as a stretch of highway near me wants to fool me into believing my drive shaft is imnalanced!

Wow very simple and still impressive. Thanks for the vid.

Thanks for doing this, I thought I wanted these, now I'm sure

After watching this video I'll be getting these for my future pickup. Wish these were a factory option on all HD pickups. I feel they would sell more because ride would be smoother overall.

Nice, they work compression & in tension. Also allowing the spring to lengthen & shorten freely....

Watching your videos pre install thru the camera action there appears to be a tremendous difference. Thanks for the review as we are planning an upgrade in trucks.

Just yesterday I installed these Sulastic Shackles on my 2018 Ford F450 and I couldn't be happier!! Its because of this video that I even found out what these were and the benefit of installing them. It is such a HUGE improvement in ride quality and I cant thank you enough for sharing your experiences and in depth tutorials through all of your video content. If anyone is on the fence or hesitant to do this DO NOT BE! It will be money well spent without a doubt. Thank you!!

@um236

26 күн бұрын

Noticed that u made this post 3 years ago. How do u feel about the shackles now? I'm considering buying them and I would really appreciate your opinion on them.

@dzadas

25 күн бұрын

Still zero regrets. They have held up perfectly and under tow I have not lost any pay load capacity.

Now that I've seen how they work, I'm definitely sold on this shackles. 2018 F-350 Super Duty single rear wheel , stock height, I will install this torsilastic suspension shackles, with a pair of Firestone air bags ( 5000 series ), and eliminate the extra factory spring of the F-350. Too bad I'm too far away from South Texas to let this guys put the shackles in. You can even see there is less bounce on the camera in the windshield.......Thank's for the video.

Added these to my 3500 CC short box Ram, what a difference. Took the sharp impact out of the rough roads. Just finish a long haul with my rv, did not affect the towing while loaded. Good stuff.

@babybullsmith001

4 жыл бұрын

How much did it set you back?

@tomasmembrila2879

2 жыл бұрын

Hi quick question. I own a ram where did you purchase yours?

@brentweisgerber3616

2 жыл бұрын

@@babybullsmith001 i believe around $500

@brentweisgerber3616

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomasmembrila2879 believe i ordered right from Sulastic on line.

I noticed a big difference in the camera. It just doesn't move anywhere near as much as it did before

I have a lifted Chevy 2500. This sounds like a God Sent. My rear is Very stiff. Thank You So much

With my 2016 RAM 3500 4X4 dually and factory air ride, I first opted to install the Rancho rs9000XL adjustable shocks; since sway of my truck camper is my biggest issue Unloaded, these shocks softened the ride quite nicely when adjusted to the softest settings. Loaded with my 4000lb slide-in camper and shocks set to stiffest setting, also improved the ride by reducing the sway and bounce. Next on my list is the Torklift Stableloads, then I will make a decision to go with Sulastic or not. BTW, with the factory air ride, not OEM or aftermarket sway bar is available yet for 2016.

Nice video!!!!!!!!! I need this on my F-350 platinum ASAP

Thanks for the video, I have a 2001 F350 4wd SRW Crew Cab Lariat. The carpool guys hated the ride so much they told me either bring another vehicle or you're out of carpool. I did end up using my Grand Caravan for the carpool and the guys loved it. Despite that I do want a smoother ride, so I think it could make the difference in keeping the truck. Thanks again for the video. To bad the promotion isn't going on anymore I could have used it in a few weeks when I'll probably be order the kit, both front and back. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Overloads were the old fashion way to give a good ride to 1/2 to 1 ton pickups, I had a 1/2 that rode as good as the big cars, the heavier ones still rode good as the overloads took effect gradually as loaded. I am not sure when the people ordering pickups forgot how to order working pickups

Great review! I'm across the bridge, in Portland, and will be getting these as soon as I'm able on my Ram 3500.

@BigTruckBigRV

7 жыл бұрын

Jaduca: awesome. i highly recommend Truck Masters

4.5 years later how are the shackles holding up?

Wow, this is exactly what I need on my 1990 Chevy 1-Ton 4x4 Dually. When it is unloaded and I hit a pothole or speed bump it feels like someone hitting the base of my spine with a sledge hammer.

Very Good video! Wish this shop was around my area!!

These were originally velvet ride shackles. I put them on my F350 crew cab These sulastics are the same deal as velvet ride, (sort of like a lord mount) acts kind like tender spring on coil overs. I freaked when the velvet rides came unbonded. Then these came along. They are worth every penny. They will save you money on the overall maintenance. The only issue I had to deal with (and you may very have to as well, is the bolts are put on from the factory from the center out on mine, meaning you can’t pull the upper shackle bolt out. I used a die grinder, replace them with grade 8 SAE same length. Yours might be different.

They are $460 now plus install labor for 3 guys for 2 1/4 man hours. I'm guessing about $250. Sulastic Springs makes them for the rear of mine but nothing for the front. The underside camera during the test ride was great but I noticed a fair amount of lateral twisting. I suspect this will negatively affect cornering performance as this allows the entire rear differential and axle assembly to shift from side to side with movement of the steering wheel causing dangerous sway. There are videos here that show this movement while driving. It is shocking how much they shift from side to side. This is common on trucks and can be corrected with a bar that connects the differential to the frame. So, 5 years later, what do you think?

ordered..looking forward to putting the Solastic in the rear and the Wicked Extreme Duty Heim Joinst steering Drag link in the front for improved steering and control..then off for a front end align.. Thanks for the help.

Would love to see how these hold up with a load in the bed or towing. If these things hold up well, i will probably be buying a set!

Looks like a nice product... wish I had them when I had my 94 f250 heavy duty... hard ride when mt

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

Going to call truckmasters and get the info for my 2020 Ram 3500 Megacab dually. Great reviews.

Our local john deere dealer come up with similar item that is front spindles for the z trac mowers and as with your video shows, their's made a huge difference on the zero turn mower's.

They seemed to ride better than stock for a bit. I installed these on my 06 dodge 3500 single wheel and just checked 20 mins ago and the rubber bushing is shot and separated on the passenger side already. installed aug of 2019. only lasted 2 years and now I have to figure ut if I want to go through warranty to get new ones as I'm in Canada and sulastics is in the us. just a caution for future buyers.

I read some, not all of the comments but has anyone mentioned the use of an ultraride chassis air suspension by Link manufacturing? That is a huge improvement over the leaf springs also.

Good Video, this is pretty smart....

Ok this is a new one on me too , I have been lifting trucks and so forth for 40 years and have never seen this but it makes since I am impressed with design I guess as soon as I get a few extra bucks I will order a set for a 1 ton truck I have if it works as well as I anticipate then I know many truck owner friends I will end up having to do at least another 50 sets , at least its ma easy install

@cdt9112

5 жыл бұрын

Did you do this ? I want to do it on my 12 inch lifted 2017 f250 all spring ....

Excellent info thanks !!!

Ok..did the install. Took longer due to my shop not having experience. Make sure there is enough washers so it does not hit the frame. I called Sulastic and BTW they was great to deal with, then they called the installer, issue solved and very professional . The ride has greatly improved...great product, very pleased. Thanks Again Jeff

@BigTruckBigRV

7 жыл бұрын

Jeff Jassby: great! what truck do you have?

@Jassman3536

7 жыл бұрын

2015 F350 LWB CC. I added a 6" Pure Perf. Complete stage 4 lift with but w dual Fox 2.5 adj shocks, air bags and a few other tweaks. She rides on Nitto 37x12.5 AT's www.pure-performance.biz/category-s/1975.htm

Looks like my next suspension improvement for my 98 E350 XLT HD(pre-super duty)

After watching your video I was impressed and immediately called the manufacturer with some technical questions since my 2017 Ram DRW has the factory auto air leveling system. I was really taken back by how ill-informed, rushed and rude the representative was. I got no answers. IMO this product could be useful however I actually use my trucks and often tow total gross vehicle weights at over 35K or haul a slide in camper weighing 2 ton plus so having heavy weight on the rear plus the need to know how this product would affect the automatic factory leveling system and the products max load handling capability is a must. I need definite answers and guarantees before experimenting on a product that in failing could leave you stranded and possibly damage the truck, when the manufacture can't or will not provide it I am staying clear. (probably a good product for the guy who hauls small loads once in a blue moon.)

Never knew this type of thing existed. My passengers will thank you!

@BigTruckBigRV

7 жыл бұрын

Matt Huhn: My wife thinks they made a huge difference. Thats great because I really hated seeing my 3yr olds head get thrown around when I went over bumps.

@mattjhuhn

7 жыл бұрын

I'm going to hold off on ordering them in hopes that others will want to jump in a group buy with you. Thank you for an excellent product recommendation. I already installed Fox 2.0's on my 250, hoping this is the last step I need to take :)

@BigTruckBigRV

7 жыл бұрын

Matt Huhn: Sulastic just offered $30 with coupon code. SULASTIC RUBBER SPRINGS www.sulastic.com $30 with discount code: BigTruckBigRV

@mattjhuhn

7 жыл бұрын

Big Truck Big RV awesome! Thank you! Will be ordering in the morning.

Perfect timing, Mr. BTBR. I take delivery of my new RAM 3500 Mega Cab SRW with Ram Boxes this week. I will definitely get these and find a good shop in the Huntington Beach, CA area to have them installed. On another note, I want to thank you for your suggestions for finding a 5th wheel hitch for my new Ram Box equipped short bed truck. I just heard back from Reese this morning and they say their Reese Sidewinder will work fine on my truck as the pin box does not rotate within the narrower 49" wide bed with the Ram Boxes. The pivot point is directly under the pin box body, so up and away from the Ram Boxes. My new truck is at the dealer as of today, going out for weighing on Tuesday, so I will probably pick it up on Wednesday. Thanks again for the great videos.

@rickdykstra4518

7 жыл бұрын

Phil Salsbery - I'm awaiting for the same exact truck. Interested to see how they work on yours.

@philsalsbery9994

6 жыл бұрын

Rick, after further research, and visiting my local truck suspension shop, I decided to not suspend the rear of my new RAM 3500 Mega Cab with the (rubber band) Sulastics. I chose to go with Bilstein 5100 shocks and lowering tire pressure from factory 80psi to 70psi front and 55psi rear. Tremendous improvement in ride quality. I just air them back up when towing. Hope you enjoy your new truck as much as I do mine.

Can you do a review of a Nissan Titan (ideally the SL trim or higher)? I drove one last week from Phoenix to San Diego and back and wow, what a wonderful ride. My girlfriend was with me and she and I were so comfortable. The passenger seat reclines almost 180º and the engine has some serious power and sounds glorious. I think it was the smoothest ride I've had in a 1/2 ton pickup. Only drawbacks are the light (kinda cheap) feeling of the doors and hood as well as the awkward wood trip on the interior. Would love to hear your thoughts on it!

Lowering the rear tire pressure of my unloaded F350 from 80 to 65psi, same as the front tires, makes a big difference in ride quality. It's free and doesn't void my warranty.

@BigTruckBigRV

7 жыл бұрын

13Sala13: true, but it also significantly decreased your payload capacity and puts more stress on the sidewalls of your tires. Plus, the reduction of air pressure only slightly improves the ride. I did this on my 2011 F250. Also, Sulastics do not void you warranty in amyway

Installed Sulastic shackles on my 2016 Ram 3500 2WD with OEM rear air suspension. Easy install, took 1 hour 20 minutes. I drove the hour home from the office/shop on varying road surfaces and speeds and did notice a very light reduction in the impact from minor jolts such as pavement joints and small ripples. Keep in mind I have the OEM air so it already road pretty smooth. Was it worth the +400? Time will tell. The next mod is a pair of Thuren front coil springs.

I put a set of Velvet Ride spring shackles on my 1993 F250 back in the day. Same concept. They worked great. But, the company stopped making them. Great to see that they're available again!

you don't hear quite as much rattling in the truck as much for sure. good info here good video man. making me think

I've been waiting for a review on these shackles for a looong time! 👍

@BigTruckBigRV

7 жыл бұрын

Ricardo Moreira: me too lol

No more camera shake that goes out of focus. Amazing improvement

I can tell a big difference in the camera shacking. alot better

Love the video and it looks lime it will be an essential change for smoothing the ride. How is it when with the 5th wheel is being towed? Does it cause extra sag, does it smooth the ride when towing also?

This is great thanks for posting. What can be done for the front spring to help the front suspension. I have a 2015 F 250 SD.

Reminds me of a Dexter torflex axle. They can run 10,000 lbs per axle with no issues.

@Joe_Brown99

4 жыл бұрын

SHACKLES Torque axles have all kinds of issues

BTBRV, have you ever heard or tried SuperSprings and/or SumoSprings? I was pleased to see you do a video product review on these Sulastic Springs. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on these supersprings and sumosprings. Thank you.

It appears they make fronts as well. These guys installed them on a Superduty. Id think you'd be even better off with a set on the front as well.

I have a 2002 F250 SD, we just got home from a 3500 mile trip to North Dakota and some of the roads were so rough that my wife’s bra broke so I am ordering a set today

Does it affect the truck or rear bed-load-capacity? Noticeable improvement. Even when comparing immediately after the installation , truck did get much quieter.

Would love an update on how these have held up over the last few years? Sulastic seems incapable of understanding how to market a product or even build a website. So when I research I find install videos and failure videos but nothing in between.

Any review updates? Still working? Any smoother with age?

BTBRV. I would've gladly loaned my 16 Ram 3500 Dually for a Ram video install. I was in the local area last weekend. Unfortunately, I had to replace all 6 of those crappy Nexan tires because they all separated during the trip from San Diego. I may be in the area again in a few weeks so maybe shoot a vid then?

I would love to see the under-fender camera view when you have a full load.

@BigTruckBigRV

7 жыл бұрын

Sascha Ferda: coming soon

@jeroldkiekhafer7141

4 жыл бұрын

Big Truck Big RV, did you do a video(under-fender) of these with a fully loaded trip.

God!! I have spent so much money on trying to improve my ride. I have an 05 Silverado 2500HD with CST 9-11" (set @9") Fox Shocks with reservoir (revalved to softest); and it still rides very rough. I can feel all the bumps and cracks in the street. I have been online and KZread everyday trying to find ways to smoothen my ride or find a video like yours. Luckily I came across your video and I'm sold. I live in SocCal, so now I have to find a should that would do the still install or even carry the Sulastic Springs.

@cdt9112

5 жыл бұрын

Well how where they ?

Oh wow when he said that street name Alameda I knew it was Corpus Christi Texas

I installed them on my 2004 F250. What I notice most is that the sharp hits are no longer present. They do help but not as much as I had hoped they would. Maybe in time they will get better.

I would like to see how it dose with your trailer. good work

Dude I'M sold

I had pinched nevers in my back and 1 ton is not making may back feel better.I think this is great idea. If you could even do more thing like to you suspension would be great like added air bags or air shocks.

That looks like one of the better roads in michigan lol

watching this makes me want to add them to my 11 f350. and it makes me question weather or not it has that shock absorber on. (have a flatbed that i didnt install)

I would love to have a rear 4 link air ride setup on my truck.

MAN! I've had this idea for my front leafs for years but never made them.... For the rear, factory "normal" rear leafs are designed to act as a ridged , "anti wrap" style in front of the axle to keep wheel hop and axle wrap under control . The rear , behind the axle portion is longer & less compressed. Installing a quality link bar set up to control axle wrap allows you to re arc the front portions and create a WAY softer first couple inches &, rising rate.

Love the silastic shekel but does not require professional installation start to finish from leaving my recliner to getting back in my recliner 38 minutes from gathering tools jacking up the back of truck with a floor jack using hand tools remove the old shackles install new ones 38 minutes start to finish nothing but a 24 mm socket Tip take top nut off with weight on truck eliminated need for 2nd wrench lower on my f350 has a bar to prevent nut from turning I reused factory bolts it came with bolts but the factory worked great

@traderfjp

Жыл бұрын

Any updates? Did they fail or going strong? Did you love the ride? Thanks

Great video! How well did these hold up? Did you carry heavy loads with them? I max out my F350 with a truck camper and am wondering if the Sulastic Springs can handle the load. Thanks, Kevin

What's the average life expectancy of a set of these under normal use? And once you get to the end of the life expectancy do you completely replace the unit? Will there be symptoms that they need replacement? The reason I ask is we pull a 42 ft 5th wheel and would hate to have one reach end of life or break and drop the entire spring assembly....Answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

There used to be a similar product like this called velvet ride shackles.my father and I both installed them when trucks were new and 400k miles later still no issues. I don't know how these compare.

If you use a smartphone there are a number of free apps that measure vibration. You could use one of these to put hard numbers on the improvement.

I really like the idea and I'm wondering if they make ones that could be added in place of the drop shackles on the front end of a 2004 F350 Superduty crewcab 4x4 with a solid front axel ?

Great video! Thanks! Been thinking about putting these/or similar product on my '06 Sierra 3/4T Duramax 4WD Crew Cab. Reading the install instructions on the mfr website, it says to remove the lower shock mount bolts. Noticed TM'rs did not do this. Is this something req'd on some trucks but not all? The warranty on these shackles is 10 yrs on the metal parts and 3 yrs on the rubber parts. Most folks get 5-10 yrs life out of them, depending on severity of use. Wonder if some type of protectant like Aerospace 303 would help the rubber last longer....................Safe travels everyone!

Bought an 18 Silverado 2500 HD, the ride is a bit stiff. Going to be getting these.

The less vibration in your camera alone is very obvious. Assuming it was mounted the exact same way as before. Which I have to assume you did. I just bought a duramax a few months ago and have been asking around, how can I soften the rear suspension and the only answers I get are "it's a 3/4 ton truck, that's just the way they are". That's just an unacceptable answer and I know there has to be a solution. Getting a set of these installed very soon now. Thank you for the video.

Id love to hear your five year review! My fear is that the rubber will dry and crack and come apart.

@CCCC-tq8yo

Жыл бұрын

???

@michaelshrader5139

Жыл бұрын

Yeah my question is that too.... how long will the rubber isolator last? Looks like it has a 3 year warranty on the rubber... I'd sure hope it lasts a lot longer than that though! I wouldn't want to have to be replacing these things every 3 or 4 years! That's my only concern.

I'm surprised you didn't measure the height of the before and after. I gained half an inch when I put'em on my F350 dually. Also I'd like to see if they sag over time from the first install. They do soften up a bit and I can swear I lost a bit of lift but not sure how much. I do recommend them, however. They last a long time and take the jarring harshness out of the ride. I've put'em on my other 4 duallys.

@BigTruckBigRV

7 жыл бұрын

yougear, Thanks for commenting! They really improved the ride more than I thought.

Enjoyed your video. I'm purchasing F250 tomorrow and want a smoother ride than what it currently delivers. Yes a protional discount on these Sulastic Springs would be great. New Subscriber!! I live in southeast North Carolina and wonder if you have names of reputable shops that will install the sulastic Springs for me. Thanks. 👍🏽🙂

I’m fairly new to your channel, and I love the detail in your videos. Do you know if you can get this product for a 2000 dodge 3500? Thanks.

I will be Installing a set on my 2017 3500 ram mega cab duallyTomorrow I’ll keep you posted. How I like them and the improvement of the ride.

@1coolvideo

5 жыл бұрын

Joseph DiMiceli well?

Installed them on my 06 Chevy 3500 dually about 8 years ago. Noticed quite an improvement though the truck does remind me that it is indeed a truck on RR crossings & major pavement joints.

@michaelshrader5139

Жыл бұрын

8 years doesn't sound too bad.... are they still working well now at what, 12 years I'd guess? My concern is that 3 year limited warranty on the rubber part of these things, I would NOT want to be replacing them every 3 years or so!

I can see in the video vibration. Before and after the install, just look at the video.

Thanks for the info and another amazing video