Durobumps Front Bump Stop Replacements - DIY Install & Review For The 2nd Gen Tundra
Whether it’s a pothole on the interstate that you hit at 65mph, a washboard section on a forest service road, or a serious trail that requires constant articulation, every one of us has experienced our Tundras bottoming out. Most commonly accompanied by the entire dashboard rattling, the rearview mirror readjusting itself, and you instinctively searching for the nearest chiropractor, bottoming out is a terrible experience, but it is one that can be almost entirely eliminated with a pair of Durobumps and a few minutes of your time.
Unlike factory Toyota bump stops, which are a solid piece of hard rubber that act more as a barrier between metal to metal contact than a component of your suspension, Durobumps are larger, softer bump stop replacements. They’re made out of dual durometer rubber, which means, in practical terms, that as the Durobumps are increasingly compressed, their resistance increases and they become stiffer. This is called progressive dampening, and it’s the same general concept used by high end race shocks. On your truck, this manifests itself with softer compression (and bottom outs) as the upward energy is absorbed by the Durobumps, as well as predictable rebounds that don’t compromise stability.