Replacement Bump Stops for a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado LT with Rough Country 6 Inch Lift Kit

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Actually rough country was wrong with their answer, I have the lift kit installed and the factory bump sits about 6 and 1/2 inches off of the lower control arm now. The rear does not change cause the bump is on top of the leaf spring and the block is below. Can I purchase the front active off-road bumps for the “16 Colorado and extra spacers? Or do they make a thicker spacer? The part number for the spacer that comes with it is A16248-003 but I can’t seem to find that by itself. Let me know if you can order just that part.. unfortunately I think it’s only 1/2 thick right? Any suggestions let me know. Thanks

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For starters, if you are going to be using your 2016 Chevrolet Colorado LT for towing then the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System would be correct but if you going to be using your 2016 Chevrolet Colorado LT for off roading then I recommend using the Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops. The Off-Road system has a softer spring which you will want for hard impacts whereas the SES system has a harder spring that will be better for constant loads.

I called Rough Country and the said that the way this 6" lift kit it setup, the distance between the bottom of the factory bump stops and contact point does not change so you will not need to use any spacers. The overall height of either rear kit is 4-5/8" tall and the overall height of either front kit is 2" tall. I have attached the correct part numbers for you below.

Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops - Front part # TABSGMFCC
Timbren Suspension Enhancement System - Front part # TGMFCCA

Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops - Rear part # TABSOSR
Timbren Suspension Enhancement System - Rear part # TGMRCCA

expert reply by: Conner L

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Dustin

1/17/2019

Actually rough country was wrong with their answer, I have the lift kit installed and the factory bump sits about 6 and 1/2 inches off of the lower control arm now. The rear does not change cause the bump is on top of the leaf spring and the block is below. Can I purchase the front active off-road bumps for the “16 Colorado and extra spacers? Or do they make a thicker spacer? The part number for the spacer that comes with it is A16248-003 but I can’t seem to find that by itself. Let me know if you can order just that part.. unfortunately I think it’s only 1/2 thick right? Any suggestions let me know. Thanks

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Conner L.

1/17/2019

I spoke to my contact at Timbren and they do not recommend adding any additional spacers with the Active Off-Road Bumpstops like they do for the Suspension Enhancement Systems. The reason for this is because the Off-Road is designed to act as a damper to prevent any damage from occurring if the suspension where to overextend itself. The SES is designed for constant load so the distance between the bump stop and contact point is more critical.

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I spoke to TorkLift and the holes needed for the #TLA7310S will be 7/16". With leaf springs being a hardened steel, it is suggested that a harder drill bit is used. We do actually have #TLA7311S that would come with two 7/16" cobalt…

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Answer 2

We have the Timbren kit part #TGMRCCA which is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 and can provide up to an additional 3,600 lbs of suspension support.

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Answer 3

The only set of airbag that are available for a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado with the diesel engine at this time are the Firestone Sport-Rite Air Helper Springs part #F2587. This system is a direct fit so no drilling is required. They have a 3,000 lb…

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Answer 4

Really the only difference between the Timbren part #TABSGMFCC and part #TABSOSR for your 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is that the former is rated for up to 1,000 lbs while the latter is rated for up to 3,600 lbs. Out of these options I would go with…

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I recommend the Firestone Sport-Rite Air Helper Springs part #F2587 for the 2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Diesel. The Firestone springs are the best option because of their 4 layer rubber construction to protect them against punctures compared to the 2…

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Answer 6

If the rear end of your vehicle sags significantly when the trailer is hooked up then you could have an unsafe condition and your front end and tires will not wear properly. The weight is taken off of the front wheels of the vehicle and can cause…

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Answer 7

What's interesting about weight distribution systems is that their weight does not get factored into the tongue weight when picking out the system. We've asked our weight distribution manufacturers this question several times and basically…

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Answer 8

I would be happy to help clear up the confusion. The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit item #RAS4617 fits all models of the 2016 Chevy Colorado including the Diesel Z71 Long Bed.

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Answer 9

We have seen people mount storage boxes on either side of the nose of a V-nose trailer like what you see in the picture I attached. The part #DZ91717P would work well if you have room for it like that. The dimensions of the box are 36" long…

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Answer 10

For your 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Diesel I recommend RoadActive Suspension #RAS4617. This system will provide extra support when towing and/or carrying loads in the truck bed as well as help with overall stability all without affecting the unloaded…

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Answer 11

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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If the max towing capacity of the vehicle exceeds the weight of the loaded trailer and you are within the payload capacity then you'll be good to go. The payload capacity will need to factor in both the weight of the cargo as well as the tongue…

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