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jtbuilds's avatar
jtbuilds
Explorer
Oct 03, 2016

Independet Suspension - Air Bags vs. Suspension Block

We are looking at installing independent suspension on our 5th.

The GVW of the trailer ranges from 12,000lbs - 15,000lbs.

The people at Timbren say that the ride and the ride height will not change with the weight.


Morryde is less expensive and doesn't need air but there is a history of it not being installed properly so it has to be done at the Morryde factory.


Timbren STI and Dakota
http://timbren.com/sti-air-ride/
http://timbren.com/dakota-air/

vs.

Morryde Independent Suspension
http://www.morryde.com/products/87-independent-suspension-system?return=%2Fproduct-category%2F4-suspension
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Oct 04, 2016
    I can tell you that I have had the MORryde Independent Suspension on my last 2 fivers and it is the best system hands down... I would not thing twice to add it again to anything...
  • jtbuilds's avatar
    jtbuilds
    Explorer
    Oct 04, 2016
    ford truck guy wrote:
    I can tell you that I have had the MORryde Independent Suspension on my last 2 fivers and it is the best system hands down... I would not thing twice to add it again to anything...


    Thank you for the response.

    We learned today that by installing a bypass for leveling valve we can jack the Timbren system up 5"-6" which will help allot when we go off the pavement.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Oct 05, 2016
    Drifter1959 wrote:
    I love the Center Point Air Suspension. Just floats on air.


    I had it on my 07.5 MS but it still is a shackle system and prone to wear. I now have the MORryde IS and there in no comparison between the two. The CenterPoint is for sure a good system but to choose between the two.
  • jus2shy's avatar
    jus2shy
    Explorer
    Oct 05, 2016
    There is also the Timbrens Axle-less independent suspension system. Seems like a pretty interesting proposition with no air system to maintain. Kind of a similar approach as Mor-ryde takes with the rubber spring. However, I like the fact that the spring is directly over the arm. They also offer a 4" lift suspension as well on there. Don't have any experience with it, but it'd be interesting to see if anybody on here does. Just throwing this out there.
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Oct 05, 2016
    Check out some of the Aussie IS systems. Made for =real= offroad conditions...and U.S. freeways.

    Lyle
  • TXiceman's avatar
    TXiceman
    Explorer II
    Oct 05, 2016
    Mor/Ryde IS is the way to go. It makes for a much better ride .

    Ken
  • tinner12002's avatar
    tinner12002
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2016
    I wouldn't use timbrens on anything unless you want to feel like your riding on an unsprung hay wagon!!

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