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Old 06-20-2007, 09:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Timbren suspension kits

has anybody used this suspension kit,,,, i want to add bags because am towing a 5ver so wondering firestone or timbrens

99 4x4 loaded factory, 202miles
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Old 06-20-2007, 09:30 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Timbren suspension kits

Hmm, well your going to get BTS or SUNCOAST too, then... I love the Timbrens, cant bad mouth air bags, never had them, dont think I want them either now.... JMHO. Here is a picture of my 350 with 25,760 lbs on it, pin weight about 8,000 See how it sags,, or DOESN'T sag? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]I am aware Air bags will give you the same result. Just that with the Timbrens while empty there is no contact. So unladen ride is not comprimised...(Like these ride great anyway, right?) I have heard even with 5-10 lbs in bags, it stiffens it some.
I know others will chime in with the Pros for air bags in their mind. You just have to make your own choice I guess.
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Old 06-20-2007, 10:32 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Timbren suspension kits

I've got the Tembrens on my X, it was the last thing I put on...

Bilsteins, sway bar, rotors, & ""E"" rated tires....

Everything ""HELPED"" some....So did the Tembrens...

$165 [?] & about an hour install...IT'S WORTH IT!!!!... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
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Re: Timbren suspension kits

Just put them on a few weeks ago and have towed twice since. The first time I left off the large rubber washers and the truck still sagged a bit, but I added them and now it sits down about 2-3 inches with my 5er on there. I am very happy with them and they are doing what I wanted (help level out the truck). You don't know they are there until you load the truck up! Install was simple and took about an hour. That was also with screwing up and putting them on the forward alignment hole... So I had to rejack and move them. You'll see if you go this route.
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+1 for Timbrens. Easy install. No change to the unloaded ride or ride height, but a definite improvement when loaded for bear.
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They work for me too. Slide in camper still sways just a tad more than I'd like, but it's rock solid with the Timbrens.
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