Timbrens vs Airbags vs Helper Spring

Had Timbrens on my previous 1500 RAM, and besides floor mats, Timrens were the first mod to my 2500 RAM.

Fire Instructor wrote:
Had Timbrens on my previous 1500 RAM, and besides floor mats, Timrens were the first mod to my 2500 RAM.

x2 on the Timbrens. No inflating required and only come into play when hooked to my 5th wheel. The rest of the time, normal ride. Since I have a 2500 Ram that means it rides like a truck :)

But add the Bilstein shocks and it rides way better both loaded and unloaded.

I had air bags on my '07 Ram 3500 SRW. I currently have Timbrens on my 2500HD. I prefer the Timbrens.

tkhollywood wrote:
My last F150 was fine pulling camper. Even towed it from Michigan to Nashville to Gatlinburg and back. Had plenty of power and no sway (using a Blue Ox sway pro) the only issue I had was porpusing, added a leaf and that problem was solved. Just a rough ride when unloaded. A 250 or 350 were out of the question for now with to kids in a private highschool and college around the corner. We have 1 maybe 2 years left with this camper before we downsize to a cottage on the lake up north some where.

Well I would not want to do it, but if the other F150 did fine I would suggest Air Bags. They are totally adjustable.

If you have leaf springs, the Loadmater Suspension has worked well for us.

We have airbags on our older 3/4 ton Chevy van, and while they work fine, they are a pain to keep adjusting air all the time, and the on board air system is pricey.

My mechanic recommended the Loadmaster for out newer E350 van, and they certainly work as advertised, and were cost effective.

Bill & Kate wrote:
If you have leaf springs, the Loadmaster Suspension System has worked well for us.

We have airbags on our older 3/4 ton Chevy van, and while they work fine, they are a pain to keep adjusting air all the time, and the on board air system is pricey.

My mechanic recommended the Loadmaster for out newer E350 van, and they certainly work as advertised, and were cost effective.

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Fire Instructor wrote:
Had Timbrens on my previous 1500 RAM, and besides floor mats, Timrens were the first mod to my 2500 RAM.

I put Timbrens on my 2004 Ford van almost 12 years ago. Best thing since hollow point ammunition. Hauled a load of landscape bricks today, and the Timbrens kept my headlights pointed where they needed to be pointed.

Dano1955 wrote:

Bill & Kate wrote:
If you have leaf springs, the Loadmaster Suspension System has worked well for us.

We have airbags on our older 3/4 ton Chevy van, and while they work fine, they are a pain to keep adjusting air all the time, and the on board air system is pricey.

My mechanic recommended the Loadmaster for out newer E350 van, and they certainly work as advertised, and were cost effective.

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ooops! Sorry. Editied it try this Active Suspension

tkhollywood wrote:
Looking for some opinions vs each other in which do you prefer and why. Picked up a new truck and I know one of these are going to be needed as a mod to the truck. Just not sure the route to go this time. New truck is F150 super crew with max toe and max payload options.

I do not recall running across a max payload on this forum since the switch to the new body style in 2015. Did you order the truck? Would you share the payload and receiver rating? Just curious this compares to the prior generation max payload (see signature).

My buddy uses Timbrens on his Chevy 250 and is happy with the results.

AlmostAnOldGuy wrote:
I do not recall running across a max payload on this forum since the switch to the new body style in 2015. Did you order the truck? Would you share the payload and receiver rating? Just curious this compares to the prior generation max payload (see signature).

My buddy uses Timbrens on his Chevy 250 and is happy with the results.

His(her?) signature leads me to believe it's a 2014 model.