Timbren Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

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I have a 2008 Chev Silverado 2500HD 4WD. Occasionally I put a 2400 lb truck camper in the bed and pull a 22 foot long pontoon boat using an extended hitch about 300lb tongue weight. But the truck is not level and the headlights are not on the road. I also carry about 1600lbs of hay in the bed and pull a small trailer with another 1600lbs of hay in it. I dont have problems with this load. Which set of helper springs would be best? Im looking for the Jounce style and I see the Timbren with several different capacities and the Aircells. Thanks.

asked by: Mike S

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Timbrens would be the way to go since you are hauling quite a bit of weight. So for your 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 you'd want the part # TGMRCK25S which can give you up to an additional 6,000 lb of suspension support. You should note that this kit does not give you the ability to have more payload or towing capacity. Just to better support the current capacity of the vehicle. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.

I recommended this kit over the other options as the Timbrens have a bit more capacity than the other similar springs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For body lifts like what you have Timbrens work just fine as-is without needing type of adapter or spacer. That means the part #TGMRCK25S will fit your 2008 GMC Sierra and work well.

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Answer 2

The GVWR of a vehicle is set in stone. There is nothing you can do to increase the capacity short of replacing the axle, suspension, and other load bearing and drive train components. What suspension enhancement like #TGMRCK25S does is help support…

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The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TGMRCK25S is a correct fit for your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 whether it is a 2WD or a 4WD version. This kit will install without need for the included 7/8-inch thick spacers UNLESS the truck has a…

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The suspension enhancement option I recommend for your 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 is the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs #SSR-201-40-2. These are going to do a fantastic job to help control your Chevy when towing your 5th wheel because they…

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Timbren likes to recommend 1 inch between the axle and the Timbren when the truck is unloaded. We have found that this works the best. This allows the suspension to feel when the vehicle is unloaded and still gives you support when needed when…

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I went out to our warehouse and measured an overall height with the mounting bracket of 5 inches for the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TTORSEQ. Timbren recommends having a 1/2 inch to 1-1/2 inches between the spring and the axle when…

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For your 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic the Timbren kit you need is the part #TGMRCK25S. Since you have the factory suspension on the truck this kit will fit and work well. I attached an install video for this kit on a 2007 Chevy Silverado…

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Using a spacer kit like the #T68MR to allow one side of the truck's suspension to engage sooner will give you more support on that side but since it's hard to say if that will happen to be the sweet spot you are looking for in terms of…

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Yes, The Timbren Spacer #T68MR will work with The Timbren Suspension Enhancement #TGMRTT35D on your 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 per the manufacturer. The kit already comes with (2) one inch spacers in the package. You can use up to 1 inch more on the…

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For your 5th wheel towing, I recommend the 2008 Chevy 2500 with the 6.6L V8 Duramax which based on the cab and bed length as well as drive axle will have different towing limits. I've listed them below: 2500 Reg Cab Long Bed (LB) 4WD--15,500 2500…

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The leaf spring stack on the 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 2500HD does not seem to bow very much as it is but with the Timbren springs installed, #TGMRCK25S, it would keep them from flattening out as much as they do now on your truck. The Timbren…

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Answer 12

The Timbren Rear Suspension Springs, #TGMRCK25S, will install on your 2000 Chevrolet Silverado LS 2500 HD without needing to drill new holes. The top of the mounting brackets for the Timbren springs have two holes that will use the existing holes…

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Timbren Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

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