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speediq99
Explorer II
Aug 17, 2021

Timbrem or Sumos on F150

Hello,

Does anyone have any experience with these two systems?

I installed the Timbren SES in a 2021 F150 4x4. Drove 600 miles and it was a jarring experience. I left a 1 inch gap.

Going over bridge joints or small potholes on the road wasn't pleasant. Truck was towing 7500lbs load trailer.

One benefit was less bouncing. Truck was leveled even though I expected rear to be 1-1 1/2 inch higher.

Would Sumos give a smoother ride?
Anything that can be done with the Timbren to soften the blows?

MC
  • valhalla360's avatar
    valhalla360
    Navigator
    Aug 17, 2021
    Haven't tried Timbren but put a set of Sumo on our F250 and seems to work well...no jarring. They are set with about a 1 inch gap.

    They are progressive, so the initial compression doesn't apply much force but as they compress the force increases faster than the compression.
  • TurnThePage's avatar
    TurnThePage
    Explorer
    Aug 17, 2021
    I also used Timbrens on my Ram 1500... for about 250 miles. Way too jarring. Sumo Springs offers a couple different densities. The lower density one sounds promising if you don't need extreme support. I don't have hands on experience though.

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