Timbrens or SumoSprings?
I posted this in the Class B forum without results. Maybe someone here can help.
I have a 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 converted into a high top Class B motorhome. Here are the actual weights:
Steer axle: Actual 3900 lbs. Rating 4300 lbs.
Drive axle: Actual 5100 lbs. Rating 6084 lbs.
Gross weight: Actual 9000 lbs. Rating 9600 lbs.
I have contact both Timbren and SumoSprings for their recommendation. All prices are from etrailer.com. Here is what they suggest:
Timbren: Front #GMFG4 capacity 1200 lbs. $214.67
Rear #GMRG35 capacity 3600 lbs. $317.24
SumoSprings: Front #SSF-204-47 capacity 1800 lbs. $92.70
Rear #SSR-206-54 capacity 2800 lbs. $244.88
I have already added Bilstein shocks. Since this is a high top van, enhancing the handling characteristics are primary, but I would like to enhance ride quality as well. Certainly do not want to trade handling for ride quality.
The prices are significantly different. I would appreciate all experiences and recommendations.
Thank you.
I have a 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 converted into a high top Class B motorhome. Here are the actual weights:
Steer axle: Actual 3900 lbs. Rating 4300 lbs.
Drive axle: Actual 5100 lbs. Rating 6084 lbs.
Gross weight: Actual 9000 lbs. Rating 9600 lbs.
I have contact both Timbren and SumoSprings for their recommendation. All prices are from etrailer.com. Here is what they suggest:
Timbren: Front #GMFG4 capacity 1200 lbs. $214.67
Rear #GMRG35 capacity 3600 lbs. $317.24
SumoSprings: Front #SSF-204-47 capacity 1800 lbs. $92.70
Rear #SSR-206-54 capacity 2800 lbs. $244.88
I have already added Bilstein shocks. Since this is a high top van, enhancing the handling characteristics are primary, but I would like to enhance ride quality as well. Certainly do not want to trade handling for ride quality.
The prices are significantly different. I would appreciate all experiences and recommendations.
Thank you.
