Boogie bumps for towing

AH64ID · 2026-01-29T05:15:47-0800

@jetrinka is concerned about his lines and the weather because he runs the with the valve cores removed, so they intake and expel air with every bump.

They are fine exposed if you aren’t running them with the valve core removed when empty.

Trash Panda · 2026-01-29T05:28:37-0800

AH64ID said:
@jetrinka is concerned about his lines and the weather because he runs the with the valve cores removed, so they intake and expel air with every bump.

They are fine exposed if you aren’t running them with the valve core removed when empty.

Yep.

I’ve always had to leave mine in, because I have yet to meet a valve core I couldn’t lose as soon as it comes out lol

jetrinka · 2026-01-29T06:32:15-0800

Trash Panda said:
With a little enginuity, you can run the schrader valves as your license plate mounting “studs”.

Makes filling a breeze, and it’s super clean too.

I thought of that but since I wanted to run without the valve cores in 98 percent of the time I wanted them shielded from road grime and water. It sucked getting them mounted in the Ramboxes but I like them there

jetrinka · 2026-01-29T06:36:57-0800

Gren71 said:
Thanks! The airlift bags that replace your bumps or the ones that go inside the springs? And what are the daystar cradles?

Sorry for not clarifying. I can look up the part number later but Airlift has a lot of bags that has internal bump stops. The directions still say to maintain 5 PSI in them but I don’t see a point.

Daystar Cradles are more something PW owners get worrying about suspension travel. Normally the bag has its own perch secured to the axle tube. The Daystar cradle eliminates this and gives the bottom of the bag something to rest on without limiting axle articulation off road. In a truck or Jeep where excessive articulation is possible you could limit this with a bag tied to both the axle and frame or worse tear the bag.

Gren71 · 2026-01-29T10:39:28-0800

jetrinka said:
Sorry for not clarifying. I can look up the part number later but Airlift has a lot of bags that has internal bump stops. The directions still say to maintain 5 PSI in them but I don’t see a point.

Daystar Cradles are more something PW owners get worrying about suspension travel. Normally the bag has its own perch secured to the axle tube. The Daystar cradle eliminates this and gives the bottom of the bag something to rest on without limiting axle articulation off road. In a truck or Jeep where excessive articulation is possible you could limit this with a bag tied to both the axle and frame or worse tear the bag.

If you have the time to post a link I would love to take a look at it. Sounds like an interesting concept

Gren71 · 2026-01-29T10:41:44-0800

Also, for anyone following this thread.

I installed the sumo springs last week and they drive fine unloaded. I’m aware of them on some bumps but I’m so new to the 2500 suspension I honestly can’t tell if it’s the bumps or just the HD suspension.

But I am a sucker for a little trial and error so I reached out to SuperSprings and ordered a set of compatible blue foam, which are softer than the black.

Just to swap them out and see if there is a difference at all in the ride. Also to see if the soft ones will fit my need or if I prefer the black ones.

Brutal_HO · 2026-01-29T11:17:48-0800

Gren71 said:
Thanks! The airlift bags that replace your bumps or the ones that go inside the springs? And what are the daystar cradles?

You want the ones that replace the bump stops. In addition to offsetting the sag that you're after, mounting them outboard increases the lateral stability immensely.

Daystar cradles "decouple" the bottom of the bag if you need extra axle articulation for offroad. Otherwise the bag can limit suspension travel (axle droop).

jetrinka · 2026-01-29T11:22:30-0800

Gren71 said:
If you have the time to post a link I would love to take a look at it. Sounds like an interesting concept

Here's the link for the airbag kit I used - I searched using my truck but yours should be the same (verify first). Also just noticed they say now they can be run with 0 PSI in them.