Timbren Suspension Kit

I had air bags on my previous truck and they were good for what they were but I didn't enjoy having to change the air pressure all the time.

I installed Timbren's on my current truck (F-350) because I didn't like how much the truck squatted before the overload springs engaged. The empty ride is no different than without Timbren's, with the exception of large bumps being more noticeable. Loaded the truck hardly squats and the ride is smooth.

I installed Timbren SES units on my previous Tow Vehicle (with Leaf Spring packs). I installed them on my current Tow Vehicle (with Coil Springs). Love them so much, my future Tow Vehicle will have Timbren SES units as well. That's how much I love them.

With Timbren SES units:
- Install them, adjust them (using shims / spacers - if needed) and leave them.
- No air leaks to worry about.
- No airing up &/or airing down.

Simply install them and leave them - it's that simple. And, I love simple things in life.

If wondering, I had air bags on my 3 previous Tow Vehicles. Way too much fuss / muss with airing up / down. And after an air leak in middle of nowhere land, they were NO more soon after. Been using Timbren SES units since then...

I put Timbrens on my Dodge, they may be a little rougher with an empty ride, but I seldom travel without the trailer, and it is great with the trailer on. After all, it is a truck. I like them.

Mike

I have them on my 12 Ram 2500 and contrary to what some say the ride is the same as without them. They sit 1" above the axle when properly installed.
I tow a lighter 5th wheel with an 1800lb pin. I really don't need the Timbrens but they help with stability when towing. The ride towing with and without them is the same. They install quickly and need no air. Bags have their place too, just more to fiddle with and way more expensive if you get the compressor.

Depends on load.

Added a set to a '14 Ram 1-ton to help support a very pin heavy horse trailer with slide out. Works great for the horse trailer, and unloaded ride is comparable to not having them. The gap allows for small bumps in the road but a larger one, or a speed bump can be felt as 'firmer'.

A lighter load is where they do not shine. We ran a gooseneck flatbed with a tractor and it barely engaged the Timbrens. Rode terrible since there wasn't enough room to allow the suspension to cycle, and the Timbrens were constantly coming in and out of contact, changing the spring rate. Stopped and took them off (2 bolts), and it made it ride stock again.

For lighter or constantly varying loads, bags or something else is the way to go. The same trailer or same TC, Timbrens would be a good investment.

We looked at getting a TC for my sig truck. I was pretty set on Timbrens if we would have got the TC.

Timbrens like any other suspension add ons will not add one pound of weight carrying capacity to your vehicle. So, if your overloaded, its not going to help. If you want some help keeping the truck level, then maybe. People either love or hate them. They replace the OE bump stops with a larger version. There has been complaints about harsher unloaded ride due to the added height. Personally I went with air bags for the adjustability.