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Old 01-12-2015 | 10:51 PM
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Timbren SES suspension upgrade

Was wondering if anyone has checked into these or have actually installed these on our trucks? I was checking out their website and looks like a valid fix to sagging rear end under a load compared to airbags. Price is $255 for a set of rear blocks
Old 01-12-2015 | 11:22 PM
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I would jut go air bag's that way you can raise the level how far you want .
Old 01-13-2015 | 01:23 AM
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After reading a pile of reviews on the Timbrens I think they would work great since they are virtually maintenance free and easy installation plus I don't do a whole lot of hauling. Still would like to hear any experiences with them on our trucks though
Old 01-13-2015 | 10:57 AM
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I have them in my truck and had to cut them down so they weren't touching the whole time. I have the heavy duty version though, so I don't think that's a problem with the regular timbrens.

They work fine for me, but can be quite jarring if the timbren hits axle over a big bump.

I bought them because I always have varying loads and I didn't want to keep filling up and taking air out of airbags.
Old 01-13-2015 | 11:39 AM
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I have them in my truck and had to cut them down so they weren't touching the whole time. I have the heavy duty version though, so I don't think that's a problem with the regular timbrens.

They work fine for me, but can be quite jarring if the timbren hits axle over a big bump.

I bought them because I always have varying loads and I didn't want to keep filling up and taking air out of airbags.
The solution to that, of course, is to install a small air compressor and air bag control system. It can either be manual from the dash, or automatic with a control valve that senses suspension height like on real trucks.
Old 01-13-2015 | 12:16 PM
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That would be ideal, I thought about doing that for a while. But I'm trying to keep the spending down and thought the timbrens would work out to be cheaper and no maintenance.

Once I started with the mods its never ending thoughts on how I can sink money into my truck
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