Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
Item # TFREXC4
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Timbren Vehicle Suspension - TFREXC4
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Timbren
6,000-lb Capacity. These hollow rubber springs sit above the rear axle to help stabilize and level your vehicle. They also provide a more comfortable ride by absorbing road shock and improving roll stability. Easy to install and use.
Features:
- Improves suspension, handling and safety
- Provides additional support as needed so you always have a smooth, comfortable ride
- Allows the leaf spring ample movement while cushioning light loads
- Becomes more rigid as more weight is added
- Increases stability - providing great performance while hauling heavy loads
- Reduces vehicle sag
- Works independently - side-to-side
- Helps compensate for off-center loads
- Reduces body roll when swerving and turning corners
- Acts as shock absorbers, taking the brunt of bumps and rough roads
- Extends the life of your vehicle's suspension
Specs:
- Includes 2 Aeon hollow rubber springs, vehicle-specific brackets and hardware for simple installation
- Replaces axle bump stops on frame
- No drilling required
- Capacity: 6,000 lbs
- Do not exceed the vehicle's weight-carrying capacity
- Designed to work with a suspension system that is in good working order
- Limited lifetime warranty - satisfaction guarantee
Whether you're hauling heavy loads in your bed or cargo area or you're towing a trailer, you will often see the rear of your vehicle sag while the front end rises. In these cases, the rear axle is handling not only the weight of the cargo, but also more of the vehicle's weight. Because less weight is on the front axle, the front tires are making less contact with the road. Overall handling - traction, steering, and braking - is negatively affected. But the resistance from Timbren's Suspension Enhancement System works with your factory suspension to keep your vehicle level and improve your driving experience.
The Timbren system comes with custom-fit brackets that are bolted onto each frame rail above the rear axle. Hollow rubber springs are bolted to the bottom of the bracket and hang down to where the bottom of the spring sits, 1" above the axle. The inch of clearance allows the existing factory suspension to operate normally under light loads and standard terrain, ensuring the smooth, comfortable ride that you are used to.
Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems are designed to work progressively. When the hollow rubber springs are compressed, the convoluted design causes them to quickly collapse along the folds. Once the folds are compacted, the stacked barrel shape increases resistance, stiffening the suspension and keeping your vehicle level.
Each hollow rubber spring works independently to support the driver's side or passenger's side of your vehicle. This is helpful when you swerve or make sharp turns. Each spring is activated when it is needed, so body roll is greatly reduced. The independent action also works well when you are hauling off-center loads.
Because the vehicle handles better with the springs, less turbulence will be passed along to the trailer, and this helps to keep the trailer in line. Your driving comfort is further enhanced if the trailer does begin to sway (from a gust of wind or a passing semi), because the movement from the trailer is not transferred to your vehicle. This also works to make the sway subside more quickly.
Another great feature of the rubber construction is that the springs absorb most of the road shock, creating a smoother, more stable ride overall. Wear and tear on the factory suspension is also lessened because the rubber springs work to prevent bottoming out on rough roads.
Timbren Suspension Enhancement Compared to the Competition
Timbren's Suspension Enhancement Systems are much easier to install than air springs - there are no air hoses to run, no compressors or gauges to hook up, and no manual adjustments to make. The rubber construction makes Timbren's springs more elastic than similar products constructed of microcellular urethane. And more elasticity allows for a more comfortable ride because the rubber has more travel.
FREXC4 - Rear Suspension Enhancement System with Aeon Hollow Rubber Springs by Timbren
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System - TFREXC4
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (5978 Customer Reviews)
6,000-lb Capacity. These hollow rubber springs sit above the rear axle to help stabilize and level your vehicle. They also provide a more comfortable ride by absorbing road shock and improving roll stability. Easy to install and use.by: Randy09/28/2023
2003 Ford Excursion
Easy to place on vehicle, haven't put tailer on yet, but clearance is 1/2 to 3/4 inch, should be perfect.
by: Mark01/31/2013
2001 Ford Excursion
Product installed very easily, spacing seems a bit much from the bottom of the product to the axle, but that could just be me. Nothing against you guys, but the package was delivered VERY damaged, some of the contents were showing outside the box.
by: Paul 02/11/2023
The Timbren rear suspension enhancement system works great. It leveled my 2000 Ford Excursion Limited with my 31ft. 6000lb camper before using the weight distribution hitch. Before my excursion sagged in the rear. The crew at etrailer were Awesome! Great customer service and they upgraded my shipping for me for free. Only took me 30 minutes to install. Thanks etrailer!
by: J. Matz04/07/2017
2000 Ford Excursion
Installed on 2000 Ford Excursion to keep rearend from sagging when towing 24' Thompson 240 Fisherman Hardtop Boat. Worked like a charm once I got the stock bumpers off. Had to get the [$] [discount store] 4" Grinder out to remove stock bumpers. Works great, so far - just like described. Bumpers remain hanging in air with no contact until a heavy load is applied inside Excursion or on trailer hitch. Excursion remains essentially level with Thompson Boat/Trailer hitched-up.
by: Henry 09/17/2018
Ford Excursion
Kit does a great job making up for the underbuilt suspension on my excursion. Installation was straight forward although a bit awkward from under the truck in the driveway. The price is way high for some rubber and bolts, but that's apparently from the manufacturer as opposed to etrailer. Good product, just a shame to pay so much to make up for ford's known shortcoming.
by: Jay P09/26/2019
Eliminated rear end sag when towing and also stabilized the rear improving drivability. Highly recommend.
by: Melvin 12/21/2021
Works great. Still looks like new after a year and we use it hard.
by: James 07/14/2021
James
7/15/2022
Excursion factory springs seem underrated. Timbren’s recommended spacing still allows to much rear end squat. I added more spacers for No gap. Actually helped with body roll when unloaded. This spacing was discussed with Timbren representative beforehand. Timbren has lifetime warranty
by: Jeremiah 03/18/2021
These work great, highly recommend.
by: Eddie O07/02/2013
2002 Ford Excursion
installed in about 30 min. worked as expected.
installed in about 30 min. worked as exspected
by: Peter08/22/2020
smart way to protect your safety and vehicle
Yes, buy it!!!!!
by: Bill 09/22/2021
2002 Ford Excursion
Easy to install
by: Thomas 06/21/2021
by: Trampusch02/09/2021
by: George 09/06/2021
2001 Ford Excursion
by: Bradley 09/27/2021
2000 Ford Excursion
by: Nathan04/04/2021
2005 Ford Excursion
by: John Z04/19/2023
I know it will be lovely when loaded or the trailer on. However,it rides like a wagon empty with brand new premium shocks and struts empty. Thud thud thud. You really cannot feel the shocks or suspension. Found exact same item plentiful for 60 bucks on eBay after I bought these for 250. I may cut these in half or put air bag on. I do not like the ride empty. No hard feelings. It is a good product maybe just not for me.
by: Shaughn10/21/2022
About a 1/2 inch difference in gap at the bump stop perch but still within parameters. Truck sits perfect with trailer attached. Haven’t towed yet. After towing if they perform like they should will upgrade to a 5 star. Easy to install, definitely needed 2x4 and jack. 2011 Silverado ext cab with 30 ft Genisis 5th wheel.
by: Michael03/12/2023
Was able to install these with a 15mm flex head ratchet wrench and lifted the rear of the truck to make it easier. 30 minutes to take off 4 nuts and put em back on. 2 minutes assembling the timbrens with the added spacer. I have a f350 with a salter and plow. Loaded with salt the lights shoot up and in the snow ?? it’s like hitting hyper drive and you’re blinded. These helped big time. Very happy so far.
by: Paul10/20/2022
Haven’t had it on long, but so far so good. 1999 F350 dually. Bolted up nicely. Total job took 10 minutes. Have hauled two gooseneck loads of hay and truck drives SO much better. Nice and level. Money well spent so far.
by: Tim03/17/2023
The pro: The longer, heavier bump stops worked great when hauling my mustang home from Chicago. The truck stayed level and handled great.
The con: I had to remove the bump stops for everyday use. They limited my suspension travel causing a stiffer ride.
by: OmarG03/08/2023
I am so glad I bought these for my truck. I was able to install them myself using a jack and jackstands. The ride is bit rougher now; but the suspension is totally awesome compared to before. I am able to haul a bit more weight when needed.
by: Francis02/20/2023
very good product ,received just in time and fit perfectly on my GMC savana 2000 .Be sure to clean the two receptacle thats help.
très bon produit , reçu dans les délais et s'ajuste parfaitement . Assurez-vous de nettoyer le receptacle cela facilite l'installation.
by: Jeffery08/03/2022
The timbrens actually did what they were suppose to do. However, once I starter driving out west I notice the timbrens were riding on the axle which cause the speedometer to jump around depending on the road. I would recommend them if you are hauling or towing a camper or RV. I was going to contact etrailer about maybe removing a spacer for one set however the other set came as one unit. The bottom line is the Timbrens does stabilize your load for safe travels. I will be contacting etrailer soon to assist in correcting the problem...Road trip from Idaho,Colorado,Wyoming,and Utah were beautiful... Thank you etrailer
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2/1/2013
There should be a sizeable gap between the Timbren springs and the vehicle axle. The Timbren kit should only engage the axle when the vehicle is bearing a hefty load. This is to prevent un-loaded ride quality from being altered, but provide extra support when a heavy load is in the mix.