Timbren Suspension Kit

Looks like they work similar to the "Overload Springs" you used to be able to purchase for pickups back in the good old days. Those spring would only hit and begin to work when you had enough weight on the back. Except those were a metal spring and these are a rubber thing.

Thanks for all the input from those that have & have used the Timbrens. My plan is to haul a GL1800 Goldwing motorcycle trike in the bed of the pickup & pull my travel trailer. I have been hauling my GL1800 Goldwing as a two wheeler in the pickup & pulling this trailer for a few years, but now that it is a trike I know I will have to make the hitch longer from the pickup, in order to be able to turn without anything hitting the trailer. My plan is to find out the tonque weight with the trike in the pickup, then decide if I should get the Timbrens 6000lbs or the 8000lbs..

I installed Timbrens last year and they helped a lot for the sag I was getting on my '09 F250. My trailer is about 9500 lbs loaded and also we put a 1k lb electric golf cart in the bed and even with a properly installed WD hitch and Timbrens the truck will squat. I just ordered the Super Spring Overload springs since my truck does not have over load springs. This should eliminate any sag when I tow and have the golf cart in the bed.

I went with Firestone Work Rite. When I was looking it seemed lots of people reported that the Timbrens would get pretty stiff once the temperature goes down. Not a big concern for down here, but can be an issue with some places we travel. The Work Rite claim to be flexible down to -84F. I haven't tested them in the cold, but they perform awesomely in my truck in normal temps. They give a nice firm ride, but there's still just the right amount of flex to keep the ride comfortable. I'm also running 51 psi tires and Bilsteins on my 1500 which also help.

As said by others, the gap between the unit and axle is important with either Work Rites or Timbrens. If you're experiencing a rough ride while unloaded then the gap is too small. The unit should not engage under normal driving conditions. Vehicle height should never change while unloaded. If the gap is too small and you can't get it right, 1/4" to 3/8" for mine, you can contact the manufacturer and they'll send you shorter springs. My unit came with two spacer for either side so you can adjust it to engage sooner if you want.

Installed on my 2014 F-250. As mentioned, if installed correctly with proper fit they sit about 1" above the axle and do not affect unloaded ride quality. When I hook up my 7K TT and load up the truck bed, they work great in combination with the overload spring to stabilize the ride quality. And they do not require maintenance or adjustment after installed. Just make sure that you get the right kit for your vehicle. Works great for me.

donn0128 wrote:
There has been complaints about harsher unloaded ride due to the added height.

Correctly installed Timbrens will not affect ride height. They should only become engaged when the vehicle is loaded.

I have them on my 2000 chevy 2500. I love them and IMO the little jolts are not as bad as some people claim. I considered heavier springs but found a used set of timbrens on ebay for just $40. It took me 20 minutes to install both sides and now I'm one and done. I would Definately buy them again even at full price. They keep my truck nice and level when loaded with my 5th wheel (even though the p/o removed the overload spring). Like others have said, unloaded they do not contact the axle so you keep stock ride quality.

I don't think you could go wrong. Worse case scenario you can have them off in no time. Thank goodness this product is still offered to us!!! Snow plow guys rave big time about putting them on the front. They can turn your squishy suspension into a firm towing experience.

Buddy of mine installed on his 2012 Chevy 2500 and really likes them.

Good luck,
Stu

Don't have a Dodge, but I put 'em on my Tundra. Love 'em.

I installed Timbrens on my 2012 Silverado 1500 with good results. Got rid of the truck, still have the Timbrens. The trick (which is actually very easy)is to install the with the proper gap. That way they ride like original when empty and help stabilize the pickup when loaded. Recommended.