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woodsxr
May 16, 2013Explorer
BigToe wrote:
Weren't two things were changed simultaneously?
From air bags to Timbrens, and from old truck to new truck.
If the new truck with Timbrens handles the load much better than the old truck with air bags, which is the most significant contribution factor? The Timbrens? Or the new truck?
woodsxr wrote:
I ran air bags on My old truck with a factory swaybar and overloads. It did OK. I upgraded the rear swaybar and it was much better. I ended up going with Timbrens on the new rig... The (new)truck handles the load much better than the old truck did.
The first truck was a second generation Dodge and the second truck a 4th generation Dodge.
I'm sure the frame on the new truck is better and springs a little stiffer but I don't think air bags are a great option for truck campers unless each side is individually valved to stop the body from rolling.
The timbrens take care of the roll issue and assist with the weight very well. Plus it is a simple system
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