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10-09-2017, 04:47 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Decatur
Posts: 35
M.O.C. #20459
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suspension
Any comments about the Timbren Suspension System?
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10-09-2017, 05:44 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Brookings
Posts: 313
M.O.C. #18275
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Have them on the rear of my truck.........works great!!!
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10-09-2017, 07:40 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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I have them, like them, and they prevent the squat issue I was having.
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2006 3000RK
2009 Ram 2500
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10-09-2017, 08:59 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Fowler
Posts: 414
M.O.C. #12748
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I have had them for about 8 years and they have eliminated the sagging problem and improved stability when loaded.
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10-09-2017, 09:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,697
M.O.C. #12947
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They work great. No more headlights up in the air and a much better ride when towing.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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10-09-2017, 10:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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Where do you get them and how much. My trailer rides great but the truck rides like a buckboard with airbags. Mine is a 2013 ram dually.
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10-10-2017, 07:15 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 321
M.O.C. #17521
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Maybe you are running to much air in the bags. Did your truck come with them stock> are they controlled by the truck or can you adjust them independently?
I have bags on my truck and like the adjustability of air bags.
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10-10-2017, 07:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,329
M.O.C. #3699
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I have had them on my last two trucks, great product, but make sure you get the right size for your vehicle. You don't want the Timbren engaged unless there is a load on the truck, other wise there is usually a space between the device and the axle .
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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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10-10-2017, 07:54 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mount Holly
Posts: 162
M.O.C. #9072
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Love them!
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10-10-2017, 07:56 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 used Timbrens and they worked OK. Currently have Air Lift bags and prefer them over the Timbrens and the Firestone bags I had on a previous truck. I have the on-board air that automatically maintains 5 psi and it rides like they aren't even there when not towing.
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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10-10-2017, 10:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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I have them and they work great.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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10-10-2017, 11:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bone
Maybe you are running to much air in the bags. Did your truck come with them stock> are they controlled by the truck or can you adjust them independently?
I have bags on my truck and like the adjustability of air bags.
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I have the firestone airbags . I think my problem is i am running to much air. I have been running 40 psi in the bags but dropped down to 20 psi and i think i am going to go down to 10 psi and see how that works. I've got 3480 pounds of hitch weight plus over 250 pounds of hitch with the hensley air bag hitch so i thought the 40 psi would be more appropriate for the weight and the truck and trailer runs very level but the ride is a killer. I'll test the less psi next month when i go to Branson Mo.
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10-13-2017, 05:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mount Holly
Posts: 162
M.O.C. #9072
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Love them! 30 minute install 2017 2500 chevy.
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10-13-2017, 06:43 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Texan
I have the firestone airbags . I think my problem is i am running to much air. I have been running 40 psi in the bags but dropped down to 20 psi and i think i am going to go down to 10 psi and see how that works. I've got 3480 pounds of hitch weight plus over 250 pounds of hitch with the hensley air bag hitch so i thought the 40 psi would be more appropriate for the weight and the truck and trailer runs very level but the ride is a killer. I'll test the less psi next month when i go to Branson Mo.
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Air bags have worked best for us. Eliminates sag on the dually which was a problem. 4o-45 PSI levels the fiver out and runs rock steady.
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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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10-13-2017, 07:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Andover
Posts: 243
M.O.C. #7542
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Love the Timbren SRS. Have them on the rear of my 2013 Ram. They prevent any sagging, are simple to install, require no maintenance, do not degrade the ride and have a lifetime warranty.
There is an app on their web site, just punch in your numbers and out pops the right Timbren part# to order. If you still have questions as I did (they make several weight ranges and I wanted to make sure I was ordering the right Part#) they have excellent tech support and I had my answers within 2 days.
Ordered mine on ebay, cost me $170.00/ free shipping.
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10-14-2017, 07:40 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 the airbags on both trucks to keep the rig level.It appears that the
timbren's or the airbags do the job. IMO a level rig is critical to a smooth ride and tire wear.
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10-14-2017, 07:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Texan
Where do you get them and how much. My trailer rides great but the truck rides like a buckboard with airbags. Mine is a 2013 ram dually.
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Mr. Texan, since you have a Ram DRW, a suggestion. Look at where your overload spring pads are. If your truck is like my '12 the rear pad is about 2" lower than the front. So, when the truck is loaded, the overload is probably only touching the rear pad and you got to go down another 2" for the front of the overload to contact the front pad. This causes truck squat and bounce.
I fixed mine by removing the front rubber thingy from the front overload pad and put a Ford rear axle bump stop which is about 3" long where the oem Ram rubber is was. This way the overload picks up both front and rear pads at close to the same time, stiffens up the rear while maintaining a car like ride empty.
The Ford bump stop has a aluminum locating tab you got to grind off, but it works just fine with just the bolt holding it on. The tab keeps it from rotating but the design of the Ram overload pad the tab does not fit.
Looks something like this, mine are oem yellow. I just grabbed this pic off the net.
Loose the air bags.
Jim
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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10-14-2017, 01:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,697
M.O.C. #12947
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Texan
Where do you get them and how much. My trailer rides great but the truck rides like a buckboard with airbags. Mine is a 2013 ram dually.
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I purchased mine from etrailer.com
They were just under $200 in early 2014.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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