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05-31-2016, 02:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Pasco
Posts: 986
M.O.C. #5972
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Airbags or timberin
I finally measured my rear wheel wells from the ground when loaded with my 1790RD and without. 2 1/2 inch difference. It is enough to aim my headlights up when driving at night. While I don't like to drive at night, it does happen. I am considering getting airbags or timberin(sp). What say you?
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05-31-2016, 02:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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I like the flexibility of the air bags. I do agree, that something is required. As much as we'd like to think our TVs can handle anything, headlight aim will be impacted by towing trailers.
I believe the air bags are more expensive but not having bought Timbrens I wouldn't know. I do think I paid too much, but I went to a specialty shop for the work and that can drive up the price here in Califormia.
Whatever I spent, over the past 10 years, it's been worth every overpriced penny.
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05-31-2016, 02:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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We went with airbags and have been happy campers since.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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05-31-2016, 02:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
M.O.C. #7992
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Timbrens have served us well on 2 different trucks.
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2006 3000RK
2009 Ram 2500
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05-31-2016, 02:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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I recently installed Timbrens on my truck. Makes a big difference in ride
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05-31-2016, 04:00 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Fowler
Posts: 414
M.O.C. #12748
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Timbrens also on last two trucks, no complaints.
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05-31-2016, 04:30 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hillsdale
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #13509
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Although more expensive I went with airbags. I use my truck for daily driving. I run 10 pounds empty and 40 pounds with trailer. I like being able to adjust the ride when not towing.
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05-31-2016, 08:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,690
M.O.C. #12947
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I also went with Timbren's. The nice thing about them is, no air lines or pump, and when unloaded, the truck rides like they are not there, about an inch of gap between the Timbren and the stop.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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06-01-2016, 01:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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I have had both. Do yourself a favor and do it right the first time. Get the AIR BAGS with on-board air. I have had Firestone and Air Lift bags and prefer the Air Lift by far. The on-board air is also Air Lift brand and automatically keeps the required 5 psi minimum air all the time unless I want it higher.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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06-01-2016, 04:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 1,153
M.O.C. #3403
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I went with Air Bags. Love them and wouldn't be without them now...kind of like going from a SRW to a DRW, just a much better ride.
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06-01-2016, 06:06 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Wickenburg
Posts: 107
M.O.C. #13254
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We run air bags, on board compressor with gauges installed in the center console. Makes a huge difference. Ride is better and we just deflate to 5-10 psi when unhitched.
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06-02-2016, 03:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We have used both and they both do the job having said that we now have air bags and prefer them.
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06-02-2016, 04:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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For me it's now one or the other its control or no control. I had air bags on my F250 and will be putting them on my F350.
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Wayne and Ann Moore
2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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06-02-2016, 05:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Auburn
Posts: 879
M.O.C. #18474
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I have air bags and a Viair 10007 system on my truck. I went with air bags because of being able to adjust them, then went with onboard air so I could adjust them going down the road when conditions of the road changes. I won't tow heavy without bags again.
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2020 Montana 3790RD Legacy EditionOnan, TST TPMS, TrailAir pin, Discs,
2013 F350 DRW 4x4 CC LBViair 10007, Ride-Rites, Westin HDx, 12k Smittybilt
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06-02-2016, 10:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posts: 699
M.O.C. #18572
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Personally installed airbags on my last truck (2006 F250). Loved them. Plan on doing airbags on my new truck (2016 F350). Just curious, what are Timbrens ? Never heard of them.
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ATC/NAC Jerry A. Burkholder, USN (RET.)
Rule #1. The Chief is always right.
Rule #2. When in doubt, refer to rule #1.
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06-02-2016, 01:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,690
M.O.C. #12947
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http://timbren.com/ Depending on the vehicle, they either replace the stock bump stops or are an add-on.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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06-02-2016, 03:44 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Round Rock
Posts: 475
M.O.C. #17905
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I have air bags and on board compressor. Its nice to be able to air up a low tire where ever you are.
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Pete & Joan & "Honey" fur-baby.
2015 Montana 3611RL 2012 F350 6.7 DRW Lariat
Disc Brakes & Sailun 14 ply S637
6-pt Hydraulic leveling
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06-02-2016, 06:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posts: 699
M.O.C. #18572
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Went to Timbren website and found p/n for my application. Also watched some videos. It would appear that there is still rear sag (albeit not as much) and front rise. I didn't see any demonstration showing very close to stock ride height. I know airbags can do that.
Opinions from folks with Timbrens please.
Thanks in advance.
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ATC/NAC Jerry A. Burkholder, USN (RET.)
Rule #1. The Chief is always right.
Rule #2. When in doubt, refer to rule #1.
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06-03-2016, 02:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
M.O.C. #7992
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I installed mine with one inch gap timbren to axle. That is about how much squat I get. Some install the timbren right on the axle but I hear it roughens the ride when hitting minor chuck holes. Call and talk to Timbren. Tell them what you are trying to accomplish and they will give you advice.
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2006 3000RK
2009 Ram 2500
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06-03-2016, 10:42 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 Timbrens on my 2016 GMC Sierra Denali. The dealer moved them from my 2011 Silverado at the time we purchased the new truck. If the Timbrens are matched for your vehicle they will not engage without a load, if the wrong ones you many be in for a bumpy ride when not towing. For me they are a no brainer. No compressor no gauges and no air bags to contend with. I watched when I load the truck and I have no significant raising of the front at all. My opinion and it works for me.
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Bob and Nancy Kassl Fall Creek, Wisconsin
2015 Montana 3440RL Legacy Edition, G614's, Pressure Pro TPMS, Dish Tailgaters
2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC SRW, Iridium Metallic, Duramax Allison Transmission
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