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04-26-2008, 09:42 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Advice on Timbrens
I have 97 Ford F250 that I use to tow my Mountaineer. It does a good job except for some bouncing up and down on the rougher roads. I am considering a set of Timbrens. Would someone who actually owns these give me your opinion as to whether these would reduce or eliminate this up and down movement. I am not interested in air bags at this time - only Timbrens please.
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04-27-2008, 05:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lincoln
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Dennis,
I recently installed Timbrens on my Dodge and have been happy with them. I'm not sure how much bouncing has stopped, it's hard to tell. Ozz had a nice piece on the installation and I think he did extensive hauling since he put them in. You might check with him.
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04-27-2008, 06:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Ken, thanks. Dennis, the Timbrens would only act as an overload device unless shimmed up to the point of contact. Their purpose is just an overload device, like Ken said. Maybe H.D. shocks, or it's possible the bouncing up and down is the 5th wheel action, then an air bag in the hitch would be the answer. (Or both)
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04-27-2008, 06:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Land O Lakes
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I put them on my 06 D/A 2500 and they make a world of difference. I was just about bottoming out my springs before I got the Timbrens. Now I run level and even on hard bumps (pavement changes) and the up and down freeway sections the bounce is gone. I do have a tool box in the bed as well as the Blue Ox bed saver with my Reese 16k so it is a bit harsh when unhooked unless I take the hitch out.. Dave and Betsy
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04-27-2008, 07:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
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Dennis, how old are the shocks on the truck? Some good quality shocks might make some difference although I don't know that for sure.
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04-27-2008, 07:15 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2007
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M.O.C. #7484
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by sreigle
Dennis, how old are the shocks on the truck? Some good quality shocks might make some difference although I don't know that for sure.
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That's a very good point. Unfortunately, I bought the truck used from a dealer, and have no prior service records on the vehicle. I now plan on crawling under the truck to see if I can make any determination as to how old the shocks might be and/or what condition they are in. Thanks for all your responses.
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