Air Bags VS Helper Springs
Yá'át'ééh; I've searched through all of the towing & tow Vehicle forums and did not see anything about the use air bags and/or any type of helper springs. Those of you that have added either / or to ...
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atreis wrote:
I put Timbrens on my van. Even with my trailer hooked up with WD they don't actually touch (just barely). They advertise them as increasing load capacity, but they don't, and shouldn't be used for that. They help a lot with rough roads and porpoising - that's what I wanted them for.
If the Timbrens are not touching when loaded, they cannot be much help. There are spacers available to bring them into play and there will be a noticeable improvement in weight carrying comfort when they are helping the original equipment springs. They don't make that clear in the instructions, but try it for yourself. Timbrens sent me the required spacers free of charge.
