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11-05-2005, 12:55 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fairbanks
Posts: 43
M.O.C. #4391
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Air Bags vs Roadmaster vs Timbren
Hi All,
I just finished reading grussell's post on rear suspension upgrades and I have done a little research into this as well.
My question for you is with the choices of an air bag setup like Ride-Rite, the Roadmaster Active Suspension, or the Timbren rubber spring setup, which would you recommend? Keep in mind that my tow vehicle is a "daily driver" and I use it to commute when it's not towing. Also this is Alaska and I have to worry about how extreme cold (-70F) will affect whatever I do to the truck.
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11-05-2005, 03:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Morgan City
Posts: 642
M.O.C. #2773
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ak traveler, I used the Firestone Ride Rite kit on my last Ford tv and they worked great. But, The coldest I got down to was -12f and that was only for a short time. Maybe someone else here has better experience, or you could call the three factories and ask them. God bless and safe traveling
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11-05-2005, 05:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Glendale
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #635
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We have Air Ride brand air bags and recommend them. Never been very cold though.
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11-06-2005, 12:07 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: orillia
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #4715
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hello ak traveler after reading the responses to my question on curing the sag problem and researcing the options ive ordered the firestone bags {just the basic kit} the remote switch and compressor was more than the bags themselves figure with an inexpensive 12 volt comp, gauge, switch etc should be able to duplicate theres we live in northern ont can and get cold weaher also {not like your but cold] and don,t think it will affect the bags have a great day gord & liz
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11-06-2005, 02:31 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Aiken
Posts: 31
M.O.C. #4767
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I've had the Timbrens installed for a few weeks. So far I have been very happy with the results when towing my Mountaineer and also my much lighter boat. Ride has not been adversly affected (3/4 ton 2WD Dodge) when empty - its my daily driver. I wanted to try the Timbrens before spending alot more on air bags, and so far I haven't found a reason to upgrade to the airbags.....
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11-07-2005, 12:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Champ203
I've had the Timbrens installed for a few weeks. So far I have been very happy with the results when towing my Mountaineer and also my much lighter boat. Ride has not been adversly affected (3/4 ton 2WD Dodge) when empty - its my daily driver. I wanted to try the Timbrens before spending alot more on air bags, and so far I haven't found a reason to upgrade to the airbags.....
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Do the Timbren's eliminate any "squat" you may have in the rear of the truck?
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11-07-2005, 10:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,328
M.O.C. #3699
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I have the Timbrins on my 2500HD with the 2955RL. No squat! The dealer was amazed when they hooked it up. I put the Timbren's on about a week before. No problems, much cheaper than air bag system and no maintenance either. No problems.
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11-07-2005, 11:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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Do you think a Timbrens would handle a 3400 (2500HD D/A)?
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11-07-2005, 02:11 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Aiken
Posts: 31
M.O.C. #4767
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Yes, the timbrens have eliminated the squat, I need to update my picture.....
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11-12-2005, 11:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bum F Egypt
Posts: 979
M.O.C. #2733
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I'm also in the market for my 2500 GMC. Do the Timbers give you owners a full cushioned ride or does the ride suffer with more weight like adding gear, water in trailer or wood in the bed of the truck. The air bags in my eyes might carry loads smother than the Timbers. With bags, you could add or loose pressure to change with the different loads. I did read a member in the past talked about changing presures on the move.
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11-12-2005, 03:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Sulphur Springs
Posts: 748
M.O.C. #2220
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I am not up on the timbrens. I have installed a lot of the Air bags for customers. No complaints. I think one of the advantages is adjustability. As far as temperature goes. As a truck and heavy equipment mechanic I know a lot of the trucks that go to Alaska have air ride suspension as well as the trailers. I have not heard of any cold related problems other than the height control valves freezing..
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11-13-2005, 10:08 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Aiken
Posts: 31
M.O.C. #4767
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The Timbrens are not adjustable, but in my application they were the right decision. If I were fulltiming it then I'd probably have sprung for the air bags with the on board compressor. Just got back from our first week-end trip and I really like the Monty and how my truck tows it.
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